Posts by 6 Degrees Group
Why a Temp Tax Accountant Job Could Help You Land a Permanent Position
7 Reasons to Accept a Temporary Accounting Job If you’re finding it difficult to land a permanent job as a tax accountant, it could be time to consider a temporary role. You’ll be joining a growing number of people who work in temporary jobs. According to Statista, the number of temporary workers in the United…
Read MoreHow to Ace Virtual Interviews for Accounting Jobs
Tips to Help You Relax and Be Confident Remotely Whether because you’re searching for accounting jobs in a different state to where you live, or because of the response to COVID-19, it’s likely that you’ll be invited to a virtual interview. This option of a remote ‘in-person’ interview uses technology such as Skype, FaceTime, or…
Read MoreAccounting Managers Looking for a New Job Shouldn’t Be Worried by Recession
We Bust the 7 Myths of Jobhunting in a Recession High unemployment sucks, right? Accounting Managers looking for a new job have no chance in a recession, right? There are a lot of myths about job hunting in a recession. The truth is that while it may be a little more difficult to find your…
Read MoreFast-Track Your Accounting Career with a Big 5 Personality Test
Know Yourself to Identify Your Perfect Job Did you know that a Big 5 Personality Test could help you advance your accounting career along a path you find fulfilling? Are You One of the 85% Who Dislike Their Jobs? The benefits of employee engagement are well documented. Organizations with an engaged workforce are more productive,…
Read More7 Tips to Turn a Temp Accounting Gig into a Permanent Role
What Do You Need to Be Offered a Permanent Job? Companies hire for temporary accounting jobs for many reasons. It may be to fill specific roles for project work, to cover for maternity leave, to boost staff numbers during busy periods, or to increase expertise flexibly. For accounting professionals, a temporary accounting job may be…
Read MoreAccounting and Finance Jobs: Why Work From Home
Boost Your Work/Life Balance with a Remote Role Now, more than ever, organizations are more likely to hire remote staff for accounting and finance jobs. The number of Americans working from home has been steadily increasing, with around 16% of the workforce now working from home according to the BLS. Your next accounting and finance…
Read MoreAccounting Jobs 101: The Skills You Need to Land the Top Jobs
5 Key Skills to Demonstrate to Employers According to salary.com, accounting jobs command an average of $63,238 as of February 2020, but the range typically falls between $57,221 and $69,854. However, in more senior roles salaries are much higher. But what kind of skills do you need to land those higher-paying accounting jobs near you?…
Read More7 Interview Tips for Entry-Level Accounting Jobs
How to Ace Your Interview Entry-level accounting jobs have stiff competition and it’s an employer’s market. The number of accounting jobs is increasing in general, with jobs expected to grow by 6% between 2018 and 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the expected growth in the field it is a popular career…
Read MoreHow Do You Negotiate the Best Accountant Salary?
Tips to Avoid Fear When Talking Money All your preparation has paid off. The interviewer must be happy with you because they just asked you the question you’ve been looking forward to and dreading at the same time: “What do you expect as your accountant salary?” How do you avoid sinking the chance of an…
Read MoreHow Do Graduates Land Entry Level Accounting Jobs?
Tips to Turn No Experience into Competitive Advantage How do you land entry-level accounting jobs as a recent graduate with little work experience? According to the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the average salary for a newly qualified CPA is around $66,000. Bonuses typically add another 10% to those earnings. It’s a lucrative market…
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