Accounting Job Interviews Tips

What are the contents of an Accounting Resume?

Administrator — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:43:11 +0000

Accounting resume must contain relevant informationâ€™s such as: analysis experience, operations management skills and fiscal expertise. Moreover, you should also highlight the milestones you achieved like; organized accounting practices, managed debts and increased revenues (include the numbers if you may). Furthermore, donâ€™t forget to include your career objective, also be brief and concise because you may want to elaborate on these things during the actual interview. Including other skills such as being computer literate adds more weight to your qualifications. Your resume should reflect all of these characteristics so that employers will easily spot the difference.

What’s the fuss about?

editor — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:30:12 +0000

by: Djai Tanji

What’s with all the interviewing? Why not just get on after the written exam? Because a job interview is the best way to prove yourself what the employer will get if you are hired. In job interviews, it’s practically showcasing your skills live. So being prepared is a must. You better get to know what you are there for, the company, the employer and yourself as a worker. During job interviews, you’ll be showing half of who you are when hired. It’s like training you for dealing with people you have to face in the course of the job. So you better who the interviewer the confidence and demeanour you possess.

Accounting Jobs Worth Interviewing for

Administrator — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:58:40 +0000

The field of accounting is diverse and offers a lot of different positions where your skills can work to your advantage. Finding the right accounting position that suits you will help to better your chances during the actual interview. Some of the positions worth considering when thinking of a career in the field of accounting include:

Accountant
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Manager
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Receivable Clerk
FSA Actuary
Auditor
Billings
Bookkeeper
Collections (Collector)
Staff Accountant
Taxation Accountant

Knowing the associated responsibility with these positions will help you to fare well during the job interview.

Preparing for the Interview

Administrator — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:07:19 +0000

In preparing for a finance and accounting job interview, there are vital points to keep in mind and take into consideration. These points can be broken down into six important details:
1. Analyze the job posting – what do they really require
2. Know more about the company – the interviewer may ask you some details about the company
3. Assess your skills – know your strengths and project them
4. Prepare for possible questions – learn to anticipate what the recruiter may ask
5. Ask some questions from the recruiter – this establishes your interest in the position
6. Prepare your references and presentation – make sure your references are verifiable and most of all make a good first impression

Finance Department

Administrator — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:06:11 +0000

Accounting job applicants may find themselves being assigned to the company’s Finance Department which is in charge of providing various services that supports the firm’s operation. The Finance Department also actively works with other departments to provide payroll processing, central purchasing, mail handling, accounting and reporting, reproduction and central store services. The accounting services directly supports all other departments, agencies and divisions related to employee compensation, budget control and is usually in close interaction with the Personnel Division and Purchasing Department. This department is also responsible for conducting external and internal audits including production of assessment reports on the company’s financial stability.

Dealing with job interview stress

editor — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:56:24 +0000

by: Djai Tanji

Job interviews can be a stressor. Just preparing for it is stressing enough as well as choosing what to wear, how to say words politely yet assertively at the same time during the job interview and waiting for the result. There might be ways of dealing with this kind of stress you cannot escape from. Having an early, good sleep the night prior to the interview could help you be more alert and awake during the day of the interview. And make sure you’ve prepared everything including the requirements and your clothes before going to sleep. Arriving earlier in the place of the job interview could help you compose yourself before the interviewer arrives. At this point, you can prepare yourself mentally and have time to let your brain breathe. With this, you will surely be confident and stress-free while the interview is ongoing.

GET YOUR ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATION ONLINE

editor — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:07:26 +0000

by: Djai Tanji

An accounting degree and work experience in accounting is needed when you want to apply for an online accounting certificate. Review everything you know in accounting. You need to contact the state’s “License and Certification” office/agency to know the guidelines and things you need. You can download some forms from the net for free but there are also charged forms. Know the certification you need as well as the benefits and options because they may vary according to states. The Licanse and Certification Office have to approve your qualification first before they give you a certification. If they hand the certification form to you, fill it out and then pass it to the state so they can review it.

Six Common Questions

Administrator — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:50:29 +0000

One of the greatest confidence builders when going for a job interview is to be prepared for the questions to be asked. Whether you are applying as an accountant, programmer or secretary, there are some general questions that are commonly asked during the interview:
1. What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses?
2. What is the reason for leaving your previous work?
3. Can you describe a previous job condition where you�? (a situational)
4. What do you consider an ideal work environment?
5. How do you deal with mistakes?
6. What do you consider as your best achievement?

Illegal Questions

Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:54:46 +0000

The interview process will already be full of stress without you trying to promote your skills and project your enthusiasm while desperately keeping your concentration. Adding to the stress are illegal questions which can suddenly sneak up during the course of the interview. Knowing how to identify what types of questions are illegal is an effective way of diffusing the tension immediately.

Majority of interviewers are unaware that they are posing illegal questions and will readily withdraw them once tactfully pointed out to them. Bottom line is to learn how to deal with the situation in a diplomatic manner so as not to agitate the interviewer.

Accounting Interview Tips

Administrator — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:52:01 +0000

Knowing what to do prior during and after the interview may actually decide whether you will get a job offer or a wave goodbye. Here are some tips to tilt the balance in your favor:

Before the interview research about the firm. What are they known for?
The Sales Department may be your best source of information
Bring your stories (show how you handle work related problems)
During the interview guide your responses
Move the topic from your past to your future with the company
Send a thank you letter right after the interview
Follow up on the third day after the interview