Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

Hello guys I am new here and I have some questions for u if u can help me!
I just build my cv and updated it to fit the ATS and applied for hundreds of jobs but got only 1 interview is that ok! Or ther… more

Had a 15-minute interview earlier this week that went well, but I'm confused about how short it was. They had their questions ready and said they're interviewing other people, too. Does a quic… more

Should I wait until business hours to submit job applications, or does timing not really matter? I have a few ready, but don't want them getting lost if I send them on a holiday weekend.

Has anyone had any interview with citizens advice?

For this role: County Administrator

Any idea what kind of questions can come up?

What do women wear to interviews these days? I'm debating between dress slacks with a sweater (professional but comfortable) or buying a whole suit setup like I used to wear. Is the skirt/heels/pa… more

So tired of friends who work in totally different industries acting like I'm doing something wrong. They don't get that good accounting jobs can take a while to land, and interviews get dragge… more

When I'm filling out applications and they ask about disabilities, I usually pick "prefer not to disclose." Does choosing that automatically disqualify me? It feels wrong that they even … more

I've been interviewing for a senior position and met with 10 people over the past 2 months. Almost two weeks ago, they let me know that they'd finished all candidate interviews and would discu… more

I was about to talk to talk to hiring manager in my company for an internal position. When I went to verify the job description, the job posting was gone. It was only posted for 6 days. WTH!?! Is ther… more

I’m prepping for my first interview in years after being laid off last month. I feel comfortable about answering the basic questions, but people have told me there might be a trick question, and I wan… more

My small firm is being bought by a larger firm. Job titles don’t align, so everyone at the small firm is being bumped down, regardless of licensing or tenure. I have 2 1/2 years at my level, including… more

I've been trying to apply for Big 4 positions such as Staff Auditor and Audit Assurance. I have experience auditing both public and private sector entities since June 2024, and experience in basic… more

I have an interview next week for a job I actually want for once, but it's 45 minutes from my place. That's 90 minutes daily just driving. Am I crazy to even consider this, or do people make i… more

I’m trying to understand whether this type of message typically signals that I’m still being considered or if it's more of a generic delay. The recruiter mentioned the hiring managers are busy wit… more

I'm really stressed right now. I applied for a position that seemed perfect, and had 2 interviews within days that both went incredibly well. Loved the team and company culture. When HR asked for … more

A couple of recruiters have sent my resume to companies without my okay. This has happened twice recently, and now I'm worried about those companies thinking I'm desperate or unprofessional. I… more

I was in contact with Big4 recruiter who is semi-responsive at best. But she ghosts every so often, anyone I can talk to about this? We were supposed to schedule a call to discuss opportunities, but s… more

Is it possible to get an entry job in audit without applying to a grad scheme ?

I have a master's, but I'm applying for roles where it might make me look overqualified. I'm thinking about leaving it off my resume. But what about the actual online application when it s… more

Any job sites for managers and up that you can recommend besides Linkedin, zip recruiter, ladders, Glassdoor? Thank you.

Is it just me or companies are trying to guess your age by asking the year in which you started college?

I applied for a position 3 weeks ago, and the recruiter told me it was filled, but they'll definitely keep me in mind for future opportunities. Is it worth following up, or is that just a polite r… more

I scheduled my last day to be 12/1. If I am still employed on 12/1 I should have health benefits through December right?

My company has just announced layoffs, and I've started job hunting. Been debating whether to turn on that green #OpenToWork frame on LinkedIn. Do recruiters actually take you seriously with it, o… more

After three interviews, I got rejected from a role I wanted because I'm "overqualified." The hiring manager literally said I'd be perfect for mentoring their junior staff, and my exp… more

There's a position I found on LinkedIn that I really want (and am qualified for), but it's been up for about a week now with over 100 applicants showing. Of course, I'm wondering if those … more

Interviewing for an AR job, but the recruiter won't give straight answers about the team or why the last person left. Is this sketchy or pretty normal?

I've spent a month job hunting and tailoring cover letters for every job I apply to. But do recruiters really read these things? I'm wondering if it's worth the time, or should I just put … more

I received a polite rejection today that said they'd already filled the role before seeing my application. I'm thinking about sending a nice reply, since I want to leave the door open for futu… more

Hi everyone,
I recently moved from Belgium to Australia and I am looking for jobs in Melbourne. I have a bachelor degree in Accounting, a certificate in Finance and worked at Deloitte for around 3 years as an Accountant… more

I'm probably overthinking this, but I had a phone screen 8 days ago that went really well (or so I thought?). We even talked about next steps, and she said she'd follow up early this week. And… more

HR call:

I had an interview with a firm, 2 rounds, both were great. The recruiter emailed me the next day for a touch base. I was super excited.

The recruiter said they want to wait a couple of weeks and see more c… more

Just got rejected after my final round interview, and I'm honestly confused. The HM and I really clicked - we talked for over an hour about the role and my experience. I left feeling like I did re… more

There's an AR job I really want, and I'm a great fit except they want someone with NetSuite experience and I've barely used it. Should I mention I'm still learning it or just not bring… more

I interviewed for a staff accountant role last month and got the classic "we'll keep your resume on file" response. Is it worth checking back in, or would that be annoying? I'm tryin… more

I previously completed a summer internship at a mid-tier accounting firm. They don’t make graduate offers at the end of the internship, so everyone has to reapply for the grad role. For anyone who’s b… more

I am a big 4 nyc audit associate and recruiters keep telling me to go into fund accounting. The pay, WLB, and career potential seem great, am i missing something or is it a great field? Why would I no… more

I had an interview with another big 4 in Hong Kong, but the HR department is asking me for my last 3 payslips at my current job in the US as they think about the offer. Can I get in trouble at my curr… more

A potential employer contacted me last Monday to arrange an interview for the following Wednesday. HR has since rescheduled the interview FOUR times. I'm staying professional, but it's getting… more