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4 Tips for Fine-Tuning Your Accounting or Finance Resume

September 11, 2024

A thoughtfully crafted accounting or finance resume can help you stand out in a competitive job market. To convey the message that you have the skills to excel in a position and will add substantial value to a company, your resume should showcase your skills, experience, and, most importantly, measurable accomplishments. The following tips will […]
AI and Automation Technologies Won’t Make Accountants Obsolete

July 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has received a lot of media hype over the past few years as companies across a variety of industries have begun to adopt AI tools in hopes of driving efficiencies, reducing costs, and boosting their bottom lines. AI has already started to have an impact on the accounting industry, and last spring […]
7 Tips to Help You Ace a Virtual Job Interview

April 23, 2024

Real-time video interviews were a necessity during the pandemic, and accounting and finance employers continue to use them to assess applicants. Most of the guidance for an in-person interview applies to a video interview, but you’ll face additional challenges in a video conference. Common candidate worries include communicating effectively and presenting themselves in the best […]
Interview Questions That Help You Assess Cultural Fit

December 12, 2023

One of the most important aspects of your liking a job is your cultural fit at the organization. What does that mean exactly? On a larger scale, a company’s culture centers on its values and ethos. For instance, what does it prioritize? What is its mission? Ideally, employees and their workplaces should share similar objectives. […]
Effectively Connecting Your Resume to the Job Description

November 1, 2023

According to Zippia, each online job posting returns resumes from more than 250 people. When you’re trying to stand out from the crowd, this number can seem daunting. However, many candidates don’t actually tailor their resumes to the specific jobs to which they’re applying. Instead, they may write a generic document that they send out […]
I’ve Had Several Interviews, But No Offers, What’s Up?

July 19, 2023

You’ve just finished a job interview you think went well. You’re sure that an offer will follow, but then, after about a week, the hiring manager tells you the offer went to another candidate. You think that’s the nature of the game and are pleased when you land another interview the next week. Again, you’re […]
How Can I Negotiate to Earn the Salary I Deserve?

May 27, 2023

Congratulations! You’ve just been offered a new job, and you’re excited about the position and hope the company is able to compensate you at the level you expect. But now you have to grapple with one of the most difficult aspects of job-hunting: negotiating your salary. Or perhaps you’re preparing for your annual meeting with […]
How to Make a Strong Impression on Linkedin

April 13, 2023

If you want to land a new job, you need to care about your LinkedIn page. According to Forbes, 95 percent of recruiters use the professional social networking platform to either identify appropriate candidates or learn more about applicants who have expressed interest in their open positions. So, how do you make a strong impression […]
How Long Do I Need to Stay in a Job That I Don’t Like?

February 23, 2023

Here’s a scenario that no one wants to transpire. You’ve taken a job that turns out to be different than you expected, and you’re unhappy right away. Immediately, you realize you’ve made the wrong decision, and now you’re afraid you’re stuck in a position that’s totally wrong for you. Certainly, this kind of job mistake […]
How to Resign from a Job Without Burning Bridges

January 15, 2023

There are many reasons you might want to quit your job. Perhaps you’ve found a role that would let you step up on the career ladder. Or maybe you’re taking time off to care for a child or aging family member. Or you could be resigning because you’re unfulfilled or underpaid in your position. Whatever […]