Job Searching in Accounting

Is it typical to go through five interviews for a mid-level accounting position? I just wrapped up a long process, but another firm only asked for one Zoom call. I'm trying to figure out what the … more

After passing all four sections of the CPA exam last year, I expected a surge of recruiter outreach. The reality is that I'm barely getting noticed, even with the certification on my resume. Is th… more

How common is it for companies to use AI screening tools to skim through applicants and auto-reject them? Feel like I get some rejection emails way too quickly after applying

​Hi everyone!

I Freshly graduated with my Accounting degree
​As I begin applying, I’m realizing that many "entry-level" roles ask for 2+ years of experience. For those of you who hire, what do you look f… more

Has anyone used the A.I. auto applying apps? Does it work or is it is another way to scam money from job seekers?

I’ve been working at a mid-size firm for the last 3 years and I’ve been enjoying it but there’s a part of me that wants to challenge myself at the big 4. Is it worth applying or should I just stay whe… more

Remember when recruiters would work to find a position for you? Now I fell like I am just a resume on file. I don’t get any check in from them. I see positions that I am qualified for but the recru… more

What's the current job market like over in Texas? Having to relocate there before the end of the year because my partner's job requires them to be stationed there, so just trying to get the fe… more

I have 10+ years of accounting experience with Big 4 firms. Many years as a military vet. Graduate of a “prestigious” university. But after 10 applications, I still can’t find a damn job. 1 interview … more

I keep hearing about how much the industry needs accountants, but my experience as a job seeker says otherwise. I've been applying to entry-level and junior staff roles for weeks with almost no bi… more

I had I great interview with a staff member at a company, and they mentioned that they wanted get me to the next interview level. When should I follow up with the company?

When to disclose to the hiring partner at a mid-tier accounting firm you are likely not taking their offer? Here’s the situation:
I’ve had 5 interviews with two companies. We’ll say company 1 is accoun… more

I have 10 years of accounting experience in the Middle East and recently relocated to the Netherlands. I am currently seeking an entry-level or mid-level position in accounting. What are my chances of… more

I was let go from my first accounting job after 8 months for making too many errors and for picking things up too slowly. The job market for entry-level is just awful right now, and I'm not sure h… more

Job rejection is making me mental. The most recent rejection was after a three levels of interviews. After a follow up email, I received a response like they almost forgot to tell me I wasn’t picked… more

I’m finishing my master's in tax while working in AP, and my goal is to eventually land at a Big 4 firm. I'm starting to worry that my current role won't really help me get there though. I… more

I'm about to start my job search but I have my concerns about contacting recruiters because it may get back to my current workplace. Has this ever happened to anyone before? I don't want to be… more

Interviewed twice last week for a position that the company is in a hurry to fill and was supposed to hear back early this week but still nothing. Thoughts on an appropriate waiting time before follow… more

Job hunting is really starting to wear me down. I've sent out around 30 resumes since the beginning of the month and haven't had a single callback. I knew it would be bad, but the ghosting is … more

Has anyone recently received a job offer from Risk Strategies without going through a face to face interview? I got an offer after completing a set of written questions via teams chat and was told I… more

The unemployment rate has fallen slightly and there’s been an increase of around 130,000 jobs in the economy. However, I am still skeptical. I’m not seeing improvements in the accountancy job market a… more

So how many people have received calls or emails from recruiters that they want to present you a.k.a. get your permission and never hear back? I love it when they look at your experience and you might… more

I’m seeing plenty of jobs where I have about 70% of what they need, but I usually back out because I don't want to get rejected. I can’t tell if those lists of requirements are just a dream for th… more

How many jobs should I be applying for a week to get a positive end result? I know it only takes one employer to take you on but I’ve been applying to 10-15 roles a week for the last month or so and h… more

I am getting tired of the scammers- the check scam, Teams scam and Zoom scam. I been caught in one and was able to get out of it, but I had to change banks. It is sad that they take advantage of us … more

Anyone have any experience working for the Risk Advisory Practice at RSM in Chicago? I have an interview and want to hear what working there is like.

My uncle has been living in the US for the last 15 years or so and has offered me a room at his house so I can trying living in another country in a more cost-affordable way (I currently live in the U… more

I'm convinced that over half of the job postings on LinkedIn are fake. Especially local ads that are reposted over and over without any updates. I’ve even clicked links that just loop back to the … more

I work at the office on a full-time basis but I’ve been offered an interview elsewhere and I have no idea how I’m meant to attend. If I was WFH then it’d be easy to slip off for a couple of hours but … more

Got a question. If you audit a private client, and there is a role that you are planning on applying for, for the private client you audit. Before you apply is there anything that I need to do? Obviou… more

I received offers from Big4 after graduation while I was working as an accountant in a company, also offers me a higher salary and also to pay my exams, I chose to stay. Ever since it is extremely di… more

I recently hit senior in public and decided it was finally time to exit. In school, they make it sound like a senior title is a golden ticket to any industry job you want. Instead, I’m being told I’m … more

Received my first AI video screening interview - has anyone done this before? Debating not even doing it because it’s such a weird concept to me. How do you prep?

I'm hoping to get back into accounting after being out for a couple of years. The gap on my resume suddenly looks huge, and I'm not sure where to start. Should I take courses to update my skil… more

Got an interview at EY for a tax accountant role next week but can't find anything online which gives much detail into the bonus scheme. If anyone could give some info regarding this then it'd… more

I have sent so many applications for remote bookkeeping roles but haven't received any positive feedback. Could there be something I'm not getting right?

I'm in the middle of a career transition, and I'm currently in a MAcc program and taking the CPA exams while working on my degree. I hope to receive an offer after my first internship, but I d… more