Globally, finance companies are experiencing an accounting skills gap. These companies must constantly improve performance, therefore their accountants are being stretched to attain capabilities that go beyond typical audit and technical tax skills, according to Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). A contributor to IMA wrote, “As a result, accounting professionals are challenged to keep up, and entry-level workers often lack …
3 Ways to Fill Finance Job Vacancies with Qualified Talent
Like many industries, the finance sector is experiencing a skills shortage that has led to many vacant jobs. Closing the Finance Skills Gap stated, “Accounting and finance staff consistently rank in the top ten for the hardest positions to fill. There simply aren’t enough talented employees to fill every position — and that problem is only going to get worse as baby boomers …
Why You Keep Getting Turned Down for Jobs (and How to Turn Things Around)
To say that getting turned down for multiple jobs is discouraging is an understatement. Not only can this affect you financially, it can also erode your self-esteem. If you are experiencing repeated rejection from employers, you can turn things around. However, you must first understand why employers aren’t hiring you. 3 Reasons You Keep Getting Turned Down for Jobs It …
Signs You’ve Found the Right Finance Company to Join
Are you a finance professional looking for the right employer to onboard with? If so, know that you are in high demand. The current finance skills gap has created many job vacancies. “Accounting and finance staff consistently rank in the top ten for the hardest positions to fill,” wrote a contributor to Spark. If you are an accountant or other …
Why You Should Be Hiring Baby Boomers
As 2019 rolls around, many companies are becoming increasingly focused on hiring Millennials. Perhaps this is because Gen Y will make up about half of the workforce by 2020. “Companies are focusing too much on (Millennials). Instead, they should be thinking holistically about the best way to attract and retain talent,” said Ken Shuman, VP of communications, NerdWallet. While there’s …
3 Ways to Make a Good First Impression on a Potential Employer
People develop their initial opinion of you within seven seconds of meeting you, according to Forbes. Imagine the implications this has for job seekers. This statistic may increase their pre-interview nerves, but it’s important to keep in mind that they only get one chance (seven seconds, to be exact) to make a good first impression on potential employers. Job Seekers …
4 Quick and Easy Tips for Writing Standout Job Postings
The quality of a job ad often predicts the quality of respondents. To draw the right candidates to your company’s open position, it is critical to write standout job postings. You can transform your company’s job ads with a few simple tips. “The job postings you make need to make a big impact with the right people. Choose your wording …
5 Reasons Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Find a New Job
Have you been toying with the idea of getting a new job for a while but for some reason haven’t started a job search? Perhaps you are afraid to take a risk for fear that the job market isn’t stable enough, or maybe the thought of leaving your comfortable-but-unfulfilling job is just scary. Are you in this boat? 5 Reasons …
4 Tips for Saving Money During Your Job Search
Being out of work and looking for a job can be costly. Not only are you keeping up with your bills, but you’re also paying expenses related to job interviews, career counselors, student loans, etc. Thankfully, there are several ways to save money during this time. Save Money During Your Job Search with These Tips Job searching can be a …
If You Find Accountants With These 3 Qualities, Hire Them
In 2016, the accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation and payroll services industry generated about $19 billion in revenue, which was a 3.4 percent rise from 2015. As this industry grows, an increasing number of individuals are pursuing accounting degrees. This means accounting firms will have their pick of job candidates. The Top 3 Qualities to Look for in a CPA It’s …