Resume Mistakes Accounting Candidates Make, Pt. II
Mistakes happen – but they shouldn’t happen on your resume. Avoid these common errors to keep your file off the cutting room floor.
If you only had sixty seconds or less to convince an employer to hire you for a hot accounting job, what would you say? Which skills or experiences
Resume Mistakes Accounting Candidates Make, Pt. I
The resume is the first thing a potential employer or recruiter sees of you. Make sure you make a good first impression by avoiding these common mistakes.
“There can be as much value in the blink of an eye as in months of rational analysis.” So writes Malcolm Gladwell, in
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
The Perks and Perils of Having a Workplace “Spouse”
It’s one thing to be married to your career, but to a co-worker? Having a work “spouse” has its perks – and its perils.
Do you have an office “spouse?” If so, you’re in good company: in a 2011 survey on Vault.com, almost one out of every three respondents
How to Deal with Bullying at Your Finance Job
Being bullied in your workplace? You don’t have to be a victim. Here are some steps you can take to put a stop to the abuse.
Bullying in the workplace is a growing problem in many industries today, accounting and finance included. If you feel like you’re being harassed
How to Feel More Fulfilled in Your Accounting Job
Feeling a little aloof from your work? Having a hard time pumping yourself up to head to the office? Try these tips to start feeling a bit more fulfilled in your accounting job.
Let’s be honest: inputting numbers and analyzing transactional data can wear on you over time. Though
Some Tips for Breaking into International Accounting
Working in a foreign country can be a great way to expand your personal and professional horizons. Here is some advice to help you find an accounting job abroad.
Is your accounting career in a rut? Are you tired of reporting to the same office every single day?
Maybe you
5 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Finance Recruiter
A capable accounting and finance recruiter can give you a leg-up on the competition for the jobs you really want. Here are some things to avoid that could undermine your working relationship with them.
It’s not an easy call for any person to have to make – deciding to change
Mastering Your Professional Elevator Pitch
You have less than half a minute to explain who you are and what makes you special. Here’s how you can maximize those 30 seconds.
Where accounting and finance jobs are concerned, the ability to sell yourself – in a way that’s succinct, memorable, and genuine – is a real asset.
How to Stay Out of Office Politics
Don’t let yourself get caught up in office politics. Here are some strategies for keeping outside the fray.
Anyone who’s ever worked in an office for longer than five minutes knows that the work world can be exactly like high school – but with paycheques instead of grades. Or
How To Be Proactive in Your Accounting Career
Good things don’t come to those that wait – they come to those that take them. Here are some ways you can embrace a more take-charge approach to your career.
“Proactive.” It’s a word that’s thrown around a fair bit (often as part of the professional jargon of
3 Big Mistakes First-Time Accounting and Finance Managers Make
Everybody makes mistakes — that’s why pencils have erasers, after all. Management is a tough job to pick up on-the-fly. Here are some of the common mistakes first-time accounting and finance managers make when they start their new positions.