3 Accounting and Finance Job-Seeking Resolutions for 2017

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With the new year just around the corner, perhaps it’s a good time for you to put some thought into how you can revitalize your job hunt. Job seekers, particularly those who feel that they are stuck in a rut, can really benefit from some quality New Year’s resolutions. Here are our top recommended resolutions…

Are Your Accountants Planning Vacations? It’s Time to Prepare

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Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes vacation time. Are you ready for your accounting staff to take some time off? There are a number of ways that planned leaves of absence will impact your business, but the lead time that you have available will help you plan and prepare for their…

3 Tips for Finding Accounting Positions During Summer

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Summer can prove to be a difficult time to find an accounting position, as many hiring managers leave for vacation, and the third and fourth quarter can see less of a budget for hiring. That said, there are certainly companies actively seeking new employees based purely on need. Luckily, there are a number of actions…

You Should Hire Passive Accounting Candidates

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Employers naturally default to interviewing and selecting candidates who appear proactive and fully engaged in their job search. But considering job seekers who are already employed but open to new opportunities in the accounting field is an important source for high-quality hires as well. Here are a few crucial reasons why you should actively seek…

Bored at Your Accounting Job? It’s Time to Search!

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If you feel like you are stuck in a dead-end accounting job where your skills are under-appreciated and the subject matter leaves you craving something more engaging, then it’s likely a good time to brush off your resume and sharpen up your interview skills. There are times when almost anyone can say they are bored…

4 Tips for Networking as an Accounting Candidate

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If you have ever found yourself thinking that professional advice just doesn’t relate to you as an accounting candidate, you’re probably right. Each industry has its own rules and relevant advice because the playing field is different across industries. But even within an industry, accounting professionals have a very different perspective of day-to- day business.…

4 “To-Do’s” After Accepting a Position

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You’ve put in the work. You reviewed and revised your resume until it was flawless. You practiced your discussion points and interview answers time and time again. You shone through as a competitive candidate in a very competitive market, and to your great pleasure you have been offered and accepted a position. Now what? This…

5 Signs You’re at the Wrong Accounting Job

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Few things are worse than feeling that something is off at work. Accounting jobs are unique, and being in the wrong one can have a significant impact on your productivity and overall happiness in your job. This article will discuss common warning signs of an ill-fitting workplace for an accounting professional, and tips on how…