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An Accountant Career Objective to Get You Hired
To include an accountant career objective on your resume, or not to? It’s a common question. I’m squarely in the YES camp. Because not only is it how I was trained as a Certified Professional Resume Writer. A strong accounting career objective gets my attention as a recruiter. This is because it sets the tone…
Accountant Performance Goals Examples
It’s the time of year when some folks are completing their annual review cycles. Many are asked to come up with annual performance goals. For an accountant, particularly in industry, this can be challenging. I see folks asking on forums and groups for accountant performance goals examples, so let’s dive into some that could help…
Salary Negotiation Coaching
Salary negotiation coaching is something I do with all my candidates. Not because I’m not the one doing the negotiating. But because I want them prepared in case they’re caught off guard. Salary discussions are intimidating! Many people don’t know how to go about them. I can relate since I once had an offer rescinded…
5 Affirmations for Interviews
Job Interviews are one of the most nerve-wracking steps in a job search. But they’re necessary – for both you AND the prospective employer to learn about each other and the potential fit. It’s a two-way street, and believe it or not, your interviewer may be just as nervous as you are! Today, I’m going…
Live to Work or Work to Live?
In today’s volatile world of work, there has never been a better time to discuss this question. I can’t tell you how many social media discussions and posts I see every day about work life balance, or the lack thereof, in almost every branch of finance and accounting (and every other field for that matter!)….
Should I Leave My Job Quiz
“Should I stay, or should I go?” It’s a question I’m seeing a lot of people asking in finance and accounting. Particularly those in the throes of busy season in public accounting. Or those joining startups, who are often doing the jobs of 2 or 3 people. In response, I’ve created a “Should I Leave…
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