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Resume Distribution Services

Most job seekers will take a chance on a solution that will provide interview opportunities. Resume distribution services seem like a good idea, and many of them do provide a means by which you can get your resume in front … Continue reading

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Big 4 Public Accounting Jobs

To discuss the opportunity – pro and con, send an email to bob@accountingheadhunter.com All inquiries are confidential. If you are in a Big 4 firm or second tier firm, you may find that your environment is not satisfying your career … Continue reading

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Headhunter frame of mind

I do speak with many candidates who express frustration with recruiters.  They don’t call back, keep them in the loop, etc.  A big part of that is that hiring managers and our clients don’t give up timely feedback, and want … Continue reading

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Risk Consulting Role

I recently received a call from an outstanding company, very stable, long history.  They are looking for a Risk Management Consultant for their New Jersey/New York Metro based clients.  An overview of the job is below.  I thought that the … Continue reading

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Plant Controllers

Plant Controllers  – Cost Accounting Candidates Available We have been working on a number of searches for Plant Controllers throughout the US.  In the course of these search assignments, we have identified a number of highly qualified Plant Controllers. Since … Continue reading

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Does company size matter for your career?

Is Company Size Critical? I had a client looking for a Senior Accountant. The company is a medium sized company, and they are doing well, even in this environment. This question has come up from some candidates – is a … Continue reading

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Six Hated Resume Phrases

What are the six most hated resume phrases?  Here they are: trustworthy team player flexible good communicator problem solver works well under pressure To find out how you can communicate these traits more effectively, read the article by Barbara Safani. … Continue reading

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Mark to Market – FASB

Video on Mark to Market Accounting Rules.

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Will IASB Benefits Issue Create Accounting Jobs?

In January 2001 the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) was initiated with the ambitious but worthy goal of creating a set of international accounting rules.  Recently, in August 2009, they issues a draft on  accounting for post-employment benefits, which is … Continue reading

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Accounting job with Big 4 CPA Firm

A most popular career choice for Accounting graduates is to work for a Big 4 CPA firm.  Currently, the “Big 4″ included KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte. Most will choose a career as an auditor.   After a few … Continue reading

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