Confidence Key to Standing Out in the Workplace
In the business world, how important is a good dose of confidence? The short answer is "very," if you're someone who wants to get ahead.
The Benefit of Taking Calculated Risks
As you embark upon a career in the finance arena, be sure to exercise creative thinking when approaching any assignment or project.
Fair Weather Ahead for Accounting and Finance Professionals
Despite cooling trends and heavy rains this winter, the job market remains unseasonably warm for many accounting and finance professionals. With the right degrees and accreditations, the most skilled practitioners will continue to see opportunities.
Good News for Graduates: Hiring Outlook Remains Strong in 2008
The demand for accounting and finance professionals is expected to remain high in 2008. According to the 2008 Salary Guide from Robert Half International, this is due in part to efforts by public accounting and consulting firms as well as private industry to expand their menu of financial services.
It's a Small World After All: Global Employment Trends All Point in Same Direction
Financial organizations across the globe are feeling the squeeze of a tight hiring environment, according to Robert Half International's Global Financial Employment Monitor.
Finance Professionals Still on Employers' Most Wanted List
Considering the expectations that hiring managers will place on tomorrow's finance professionals, improving soft skills such as your analytical abilities will become mission critical.
Survey: Strong Compensation Required to Attract and Retain Top Talent
If you've been wavering on whether or not to ask for that raise or, if you are a job seeker, negotiate a higher offer, take into consideration that today's tight labor market has made it more difficult for employers to recruit and retain the talented professionals they need.
Analytical Skills Key for Future Accountants
Considering the expectations that hiring managers will place on tomorrow's finance professionals, improving soft skills such as your analytical abilities will become mission critical.
New Skills for a Brave New World of Finance
Hiring managers expect accounting applicants to have technical competency, but it's the subtle, softer skills that can really set you apart from the rest.
Mind Your Manners and Your Career
In today's fast-paced work environment, it's not unusual for people to overlook workplace etiquette and protocol. However, being courteous to coworkers can go a long way toward building important relationships and paving the road to a successful career.
Sizing Up Your Resume
If you're updating your resume and you've been advised to limit it to one page, you may want to reconsider this advice.
Reduce Job Search Stress by Working With a Recruiter
A well-chosen professional can extend your network and market your skills to prospective employers far more quickly and effectively than you could on your own.
Top Five Mistakes When Starting a New Job
To quickly become a valued member of an organization, you need to not only work hard at mastering your new responsibilities, but pay attention to your professionalism, attitude and enthusiasm on the job.
Responding to Common Interview Questions Effectively
While no one can say for certain what a prospective employer may ask, following are queries that come up frequently, and tips on how to respond.
Gain an Edge in Your Job Search by Following Up on Resumes
Following up with employers after sending your resume is not considered overreaching or unwelcome behavior.
Factors to Consider in Evaluating a Job Offer
You've just received the exciting news of your first accounting job offer. How do you decide whether it's the right fit for you?
Ill-Advised Interview Tactics
While your skills and qualifications play a significant role in landing a job, your performance in the interview also is critical to getting your foot in the door at a new employer. Here is a list of some of the most common interview mistakes to avoid.
Your First Day on a New Job
Landing that initial accounting position is a major achievement, but your knowledge and credentials will mean little if you don't begin immediately learning how to fit in and become a team player in the new environment.
Salary Trends in Accounting and Finance
Graduates and others just getting started in accounting and finance may find they are entering the job market at an ideal time. The demand for many positions has increased, due in large part to business expansion and ongoing compliance requirements. Candidates with the right skills carry a certain amount of weight and may even receive multiple job offers.
The Value of Job Tenure
While carefully planned job transitions can bring new challenges and greater rewards, too much moving around can be detrimental as well. Sticking with a position or company for a significant amount of time may make you a more desirable candidate down the road.
Demand for Accounting and Finance Professionals Remains Strong
There remains strong demand for accounting and finance graduates about to enter the job market. With the right degrees and accreditations, those looking for opportunities in finance and accounting are well positioned for career success.
Good News for Job Seekers: You've Got Leverage
Navigating the job market can be challenging, especially for those just beginning their careers. But a recent survey found some encouraging news for job seekers, who may have more leverage than they might think.
Dressing for Success
Since people tend to form immediate impressions of each other, dressing professionally provides instant credibility and signals to colleagues and clients they're working with someone who takes the new position seriously.
Negotiating Salary and Benefits: Proven Tactics
As a job seeker, it may not be easy to determine just how much power you have with a potential employer. The process shouldn't be a power struggle, however. It's more about striking a balance between what you have to offer a business and what it can do for you.
Four (Other) Things to Look For in Your First Job
Deciding whether to accept a job offer requires a thorough evaluation of what a potential employer is proposing and imagining yourself in the position. Aside from salary and benefits, what else should you look at? Here are some key non-monetary considerations.
Negotiating Perks: Can I Get an Order of Fries With That, Too?
Employers are extending generous employment offers in an effort to recruit and retain today's top candidates, including continuing education and flexible schedules.
How to Negotiate a Competitive Starting Compensation Package
It's in your best interest to negotiate during the job-offer stage, but you should research the marketplace and understand its trends before you put your requirements on the table. Here are some additional tips for negotiating effectively.
The Art of Following up With Hiring Managers
A recent survey confirmed that accountants looking for an edge in the job search process should follow up with prospective employers after submitting a resume. Find out how.
Working With a Multigenerational Workforce
Your accounting department could very well consist of members from each demographic: traditionalists, baby boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y. Here are tips on how to manage your work relationships in a mutligenerational workplace.
Watch for Corporate Culture Cues
As you prepare to accept a job offer, make sure you don't focus exclusively on compensation. While salary and benefits will certainly be key factors in your decision, take as much time assessing the corporate culture of a potential employer to ensure it is a good fit for you.
How to Interact With Diverse Colleagues
Many companies today are building teams that will help expand business on an international scale. As a result, the need for accounting professionals to work effectively with diverse groups is becoming increasingly important.
Looking for a New Job but Lack Experience? Try an Internship
If you're approaching graduation and are finding it difficult to land a position due to your lack of "real world" experience, consider participating in an internship program before embarking on a search for a full-time job. The bottom line is employers value professional experience. That may seem like bad news, but the good news is it's not too late to get started.
Go Clubbing: Join Professional Organizations Early in Your Career
As you start your accounting career, you may feel you're too busy concentrating on the present to worry about your future. But one of the best things you can do for your career is join a professional association, which can have lasting benefits.
Watch for Corporate Culture Cues
As you prepare to accept a job offer, make sure you don't focus exclusively on compensation. While salary and benefits will certainly be key factors in your decision, take as much time assessing the corporate culture of a potential employer to ensure it is a good fit for you.
How to Interact With Diverse Colleagues
Many companies today are building teams that will help expand business on an international scale. As a result, the need for accounting professionals to work effectively with diverse groups is becoming increasingly important.
Standing Out in Your Company
Positioning yourself for career advancement requires increasing your visibility both inside your organization and in the financial community. In the early stages of your career, it is even more important for you to ensure that your achievements are recognized and your work does not go unnoticed.
From College to Job: Small Fish in a Big Pond?
If you find yourself in a situation where you're uncertain how to kickoff your career, the following insights will help you make a successful transition from "college mode" to "job mode."
Graduating This Summer? Then What?
With summer approaching, many graduating students have one thing on their minds: beginning their careers. If you're about to graduate and are still looking for an opportunity, don't panic: There are a number of steps you can take to jumpstart the process.
