Finance Department
Posted by Administrator on Nov 10, 2009
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
Posted by editor on Oct 10, 2009
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
Posted by editor on Sep 10, 2009
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
Posted by Administrator on Aug 10, 2009
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
Posted by Administrator on Jul 10, 2009
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
Posted by Administrator on Jun 10, 2009
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
The Interview Process
Posted by Administrator on May 10, 2009
The task of landing an interview can be quite daunting let alone going through it and actually getting a job offer. The interview is far from being a one step process rather; it is a series of processes which entails preparation both the physical and in the mental states prior, during and after the interview proper.
According to an accounting and finance placement firm, it is important that the applicant understand the distinction between confidence and cockiness and knowing what to bring and how to react after making a mistake. Everything will be about how you project yourself and the image you create to the interviewer.
The Interview Guide
Posted by Administrator on Apr 10, 2009
The next time you come in for a job interview whether it is an accounting position or any other, it pays to have a guide to follow and help you prepare. Here are some pointers to keep you on your toes:
- Learn how to convince the interviewer
- Know what questions to ask when you follow up
- What must you expect on a second interview
- Study how to handle interview jitters
- Turn down job offers correctly
- Discover how to effectively close a job interview
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Write thank you letters
- Think how you would handle behavioral or situational questions
Screen Call
Posted by Administrator on Mar 10, 2009
In the world of accounting, sometimes the job that you are given is an out of office responsibility. You may be asked to do accounting work for a client firm at their office or there may be times that transactions are done over the telephone or online. That is why it is also not a far fetched idea that there may also be instances wherein the accounting job interview will be initially done over the telephone.
This process is often referred to as the screen call. A screen call over the telephone may happen any time and often at the most uncomfortable time. If you have sent in that resume always be prepared for a screen call because it can decide how far you will go or how early your career will end.
Be aware of your body language
Posted by editor on Feb 20, 2009
One the most important things to remember in your accounting interview is to watch your body language. Even something as seemingly small as fidgeting will sow that you are nervous, or worse, incapable of handling stress – which you will undoubtedly face in an accounting career. Appearing too eager – either by the way you act or by the way you answer the questions – makes employers think that you have no idea of your worth or are desperate for the job. Which is a bad impression to give during an interview. Don’t be too stiff, either, which might communicate that you are too stuck up, or too inflexible. Allow yourself to relax a little, and try to infuse more confidence into your actions and manner.
Keep your body language in check and maybe you might just land that accounting job you’ve always wanted.