How to Stand Out in Your Next Accounting Interview
Interviews can be nerve-racking. You want to connect to the employer, communicate with confidence and be the candidate of choice.
But you’re not sure how to stand out in your next accounting interview.
Never fear, we have your back. Here are three tips to help you cross the finish
5 Reasons to Build a Finance Interview Process
Much like wandering the grocery store without a list, hiring without a carefully crafted finance interview process is inefficient and costly.
You risk missing something, being dissatisfied with the results and having to start all over again. So if you want to improve your chances of hiring well, consider following
How to Prepare for a Finance Interview
By Russell Axford
Russell Axford, Senior Client Partner at Clarity Recruitment, shares his insights on accounting and finance career growth and development.
Whether you are just starting your career in finance and accounting or are looking to transition to a new role, it’s always a good idea to brush
Top Interview Tips for Accounting Jobs: Part 2
In an earlier post we examined two of the top interview tips for hiring for accounting jobs: conduct an internal assessment of the role’s requirements, and formulate a scorecard based on that assessment.
Today we look at the value of asking open-ended questions based on key competencies. These questions
Top Interview Tips for Accounting Jobs: Part 1
When you have to staff a vacancy, there’s no time to waste. And with the increasing complexity of hiring finance professionals, securing quality talent that is a fit for your organization can be challenging.
Regardless of whether you’re an HR professional, a member of an internal recruitment team,
5 Signs of a Bad Accountant
We’ve all had it happen to us – a bad hire. Accountants who do not perform up to expectations can derail a team, set a company back months and cause damage to an organization’s bottom line.
There are definitely signs that you could be hiring a bad accountant. To
Top Clichés to Avoid Using in an Accounting Job Interview
You’ve made it past the first hurdle in the hiring process – your resume has passed muster – and now you are poised to answer questions in your accounting job interview.
You’ve prepped and rehearsed your responses and feel ready.To ensure you cross the finish line and are
2 Ways the Best Finance Recruiters Find the Best Accountants
Sometimes finding the candidate who can best help you drive value is like locating a needle in a haystack.
And yet, the best finance recruiters are consistently able to identify and land the best accountants for their clients. Here’s why.
Posture of Service
With their high level of marketplace
Job Boards vs. Finance Recruiters
When it comes to hiring, many of us recycle old job postings and use our trusty job board to bring in the talent. On the surface it seems an efficient and cost-effective way to locate top performers.
But the reality is, job boards don’t always connect with our intended
What to Look for on a Finance Resume
You eye the pile of resumes on your desk speculatively. They look dusty. You search your mind – how long ago was it that you last rifled through them? You know that your team needs a new addition to help them cope with their current workload, but where to start?
Not
Should You Follow Up After a Bad Accounting Job Interview?
Okay, so the worst has happened. You stammered your way through answers, perfected the art of the blank look and failed to impress your prospective employers.
It is imperative now that you follow up. A bad accounting job interview doesn’t have to sink your job search ship. Follow up
How to Get Your First Job in Finance
Ah yes, the halcyon days of student-hood – cramming for tests, staying up far too late and eating Kraft dinner.
Whether you’ve left it all behind, or are reading this when you should be studying, this blog post will offer you valuable advice for locating and securing your first job