Hello all! I am an MBA in Accounting graduate who has had a few AR jobs in my past professional career and in my current role, I do GL postings and reconciliations and ensure everything for my assigned account is entered and posted to the GL. I really want to transition fully into the Accounting world but when I apply for Staff Accountant jobs (in my mind a step above entry-level), I don't get many calls. What am I doing wrong? What should I be applying for with my education and experience?

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What you described, journal entries, recs. Thats what staff accounts do. Whats your current title?

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Have you tried recruiting through your school with networking events?

Probably your resume if you feel experience is a good fit.

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Hi Everyone.
I have applied for jp Morgan with this resume and this is for a site reliability Engineer.
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Exp. 8 years. Mid senior level.

I have to join new org on 1st April and leaving current org. On 18th

Now, I have 1 Interview on 16th.
It seems everything is last minute.

I haven't told interviewing firm that i have an offer and joining new org....to get the interview.(told current salary as per my offer from another org) & NP as one month

How do make sure i receive a better offer on time so I can join this org.
(If interview goes fine)

Suggest please

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Grad student with Data Science major and prior Analyst work experience in final semester trying hard to get a first job in Data Science, either as an intern or Entry level Data Science Position. All I get is hundreds of Rejects.

Request:
1. Can you quick roast my Resume please?
2. Any suggestions to get a first job?

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Being promoted to Director of Sales Development at my current company. Based in Toronto.

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I personally know a few SDR managers that make more. Am I being lowballed? I don’t want to come off as sounding ungrateful for the promotion.

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2. Will it be useful for good range of salary ?
3. How will it contribute to career growth?

Advance thanks !!

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Hi fishes,
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Urgent ask!
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So happy to finally be posting with my new title! I’ve been looking to get into a Product department since early 2020. In my case resilience was key in the face of constant, daily rejections. Also I’m in my 40s so don’t lose hope! It’s never too late to pivot your career.

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