3 Advantages of Hiring a Chartered Accountant
An accountant is an accountant, is an accountant, right? Wrong. Chartered accountants have some specific skills and training that will make them valuable additions to your finance team.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be exploring the benefits of the different accounting designations in Canada. Each has its own unique
The Timeline of a Successful Finance Job Interview
When it comes to finance job interviews, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had it right: the waiting is the hardest part. It helps, though, to have an idea of the timeline for the hiring process that most employers abide by.
Waiting to hear back from an employer after a finance
How Long Does It Take to Find an Accounting Job?
They say that good fortune comes to those who wait. Okay, but how long should you have to wait? How long does it take to find an accounting job?
The Most Coveted Accounting Jobs in Toronto
Some accounting and finance jobs tend to attract more interest than others. Here are our observations on the hottest types of accounting positions in the GTA today, and the reasons why they’re in such demand.
Good news, Toronto accountants! Service Canada predicts that accounting services will benefit from the modest
How to Recover After a Bad Accounting Interview
Blew the interview to your dream accounting job? Don’t despair yet: you can still make amends if you follow our checklist of things-to-do after a botched interview.
Okay, so you messed up. It happens. Not every accounting job interview can be nailed, and sometimes the pressure gets to you
5 Tips for Hiring an Accountant
Hiring an accountant for your organization can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips to make the process a little less painful.
You’re sitting in your office pondering a set of numbers, when you decide that you need to ask Chuck, one of the
What to Look for in an Accounting Reference
The references you give to a potential employer can make or break your chance of getting the job. Here’s what you should look for when you’re asking someone to be your accounting reference.
When you’re on the market for an accounting job, or for jobs in the financial services field
How to Leave Voicemails for a Finance Job Interview
“Please leave your message at the beep…” Time to panic? Nope – just follow these tips, and you’re sure to be called in for the interview.
It’s every candidate’s nightmare: you found an accounting or finance job posting that you’re interested in, and eagerly tried to get a
Tips for Hiring Accountants for Fit
Few things are more coveted by — but also elusive for — employers than employees who “fit” with their companies’ cultures. Here’s some advice for finding a finance candidate that fits your organization like a glove.
“Fit.” It’s arguably one of the trendiest buzzwords in hiring circles. Fit is in —
Some Big Hiring Mistakes Employers Make
Bad hires cost employers big time. Here are some mistakes you should avoid so that you don’t make a hiring decision that ends up costing you.
Hiring has always been something of a challenge for employers, even in the best of times. But in a still uncertain business climate,
4 Tips for Writing a Compelling LinkedIn Summary
Everyone is on LinkedIn, but not everyone is getting the most out of it. Here are some ways you can maximize views of your LinkedIn profile.
Traditional job boards are facing extinction, with social and interactive networking sites like LinkedIn growing rapidly. Recruiters, headhunters, and employers are increasingly turning to
Promoting an Employee on Your Finance Team
Putting the right person in charge of your finance team is a big decision that can dramatically impact the overall health and well-being of your organization. Promoting an employee who’s well-suited for expanded authority and responsibilities can yield tremendous dividends for your company, and boost the ROI you’re getting from that employee. Promoting the wrong person, on the other hand — someone who is ill-equipped for a managerial role — can wreak havoc on a functional unit.