Why Hiring Accounting and Finance Professionals Is So Hard
“Hiring accountants is the easiest thing in the world” – said no one ever. But follow these tips, and you can make it a snap for yourself.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – hiring quality accounting and finance professionals can be a challenge. If you’re
The Biggest Financial Hiring Blunders to Avoid
We all make mistakes. It’s a part of the learning process, and a key facet of the human experience. When it comes to financial hiring, however, we would ideally make very few errors in judgment. Here are three financial hiring blunders to avoid.
Mistakes cost us time and cost
5 Ways to Leave a Good Impression in Your Accounting Interview
Interviews can be tough. But following these guidelines will ensure success.
We all want to leave a job interview feeling like we’ve hit a home run. And yet, even when we walk into the room confident that we’ll be able to knock it out of the park, we
How to Land a Great Job in Accounting
A great job in accounting doesn’t just fall from the sky; as a candidate, you have to actively and strategically seek them out. Here are some tips to help you find your dream gig.
Not all jobs are created equal. Some offer a steady paycheque (especially if you’re smart about
3 Qualities Employers Look For When Hiring Accountants
What do employers want in an accountant? Here are the three most important things companies are looking for when hiring accountants.
Let’s face it: the job market is brutally competitive. In order to succeed you need to make the most of all of your opportunities – because you don’t
5 Questions to Ask Before Accepting Your New Finance Job
The interview might be over, and you may already have received a job offer, but that doesn’t mean you should be done with your questioning.
So congratulations are in order! You’ve successfully navigated the potentially challenging waters of the interview process and have emerged as the candidate of
Top 5 Accounting Interview Guidelines
When you’re interviewing candidates for an accounting job, there’s no single recipe for success. But there are accounting interview guidelines you can follow that will help you find the best talent for the role.
Whether you’re an HR representative, an internal recruiter, or a senior-level finance executive
Three Reasons to Hire a CGA
Everyone knows that good things come in threes. And as it happens, the major accounting designations in Canada make up a trifecta: employers can choose from Certified Management Accountants (CMAs), Certified General Accountants (CGAs), and Chartered Accountants (CAs). Candidates from each of the designations offer their own specific benefits, skills,
How to Choose Between Two Great Finance People
Eenie meanie miney moe…there has to be a better way to pick between two great finance people, right? Don’t worry – we’ve got some tips to help you decide between two outstanding potential candidates.
Life is filled with tough decisions: Pepsi or Coke, The Matrix or The Hunger Games, Wolverine
How to Attract the Best Accountants
As an employer, you can’t sell your company to candidates if you don’t know how to position your brand. Here are some tips for attracting the best accountants on the market.
The prevailing thought in the accounting and finance industry is that your top performers drive a disproportionate amount of
Ten Questions to Ask When Hiring an Accountant
“Ask and ye shall receive.” Here are ten questions that you need to ask before hiring an accountant to ensure you “receive” the best talent.
There are countless articles online and elsewhere that counsel jobseekers on how to cope with the pressures of a job interview. But interviews aren’t
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Accountant
Hiring an accountant can be a potentially long, difficult, and costly ordeal, especially if you make the wrong hire. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you start the hiring process.
We could probably spend all day talking about the challenges of recruiting good talent. In a perfect