How to clinch an employee hire
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Accounting firms should consider the many factors that may influence the decision of job candidates to join the organization or seek employment elsewhere. The combination of a healthy economy and a low unemployment rate has made it harder for companies to find talented people, who are now in a position to carefully select potential employers. To attract major talents, accounting firms should look at the way they present themselves and the job opportunities they offer to the candidates. There are six variables that should be considered if candidates do not seem to be interested in finding work in the organization. They should ask if they are effectively selling the position and are being decisive enough in interviewing top candidates. They should also determine the degree of job search activity of candidates. They should also look at the compensation offer, corporate culture and reference-checking process.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1997
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Career strategies for accounting graduates
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Entry-level accountants and other college graduates are facing highly favorable job market conditions created by record low unemployment nationwide. A recent survey conducted by Robert Half International reveals a huge demand for staff accountants throughout the US, particularly in the fields of accounts receivable, cost accounting, accounts payable and payroll. In greatest demand are accounting graduates with strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills. Aside from possessing these skills, accounting graduates can improve their employment opportunities by keeping abreast of professional developments through certifications such as the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CFM (Certified in Financial Management). Tips for ensuring the success of job applications are offered.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1997
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Accountants' expanding role
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The role of the accountant is expanding. The business function of accountants has become more strategic and more critical to general operations. Accountants at all levels of the organization are required to offer expertise that is relevant to such areas as strategic planning, business expansion, revenue enhancement and information technology programs. This is why companies have started to recruit accountants who are not just experts in accounting. They are also looking for professionals who are skilled strategists and team players who offer a future-oriented viewpoint in a project. As a result of this development, there is now an increased focus on interpersonal skills, which are important in strategic planning and team-building.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1996
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