When meeting with recruiters to discuss new opportunities, I have my CPA and a decent looking linkdein so when I put “open to new Opp’s” was a flood gate of random recruiters wanting to have a 1:1.

What are some green/red flags you look for when chatting? I’m in no rush to leave but would like to see what the market has (I haven’t applied to a new job in years)

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

99% of recruiters are red flags themselves just by being recruiters. I would just apply on your own. You'll deal with less headaches and negotiate a higher salary.

like

Right. They have 1:1 and then ghost you

like

Green Flag (and the reason I left KPMG for my current firm): a direct recruiter from the firm itself (not a 3rd party recruiter), who knows what they're talking about (my recruiter was a former CPA and Audit Manager crazily enough)

like

Get recruiter recommendations from people you know who have left your firm.

like

Red flag: when they try and push you in a certain direction or tell you something is out of reach when you’ve seen others go in that path

like

Pick the person who has the job that most aligns with what you’re looking for

like

Be your own recruiter, there’s a couple referral bowls on here. Search the companies you’re interested in and get referrals through the bowls

like

Now this is a good comment Ty

An internal recruiter is good if your interested in that company. An external recruiter should be someone who at least pitches you a position that aligns with your experience. I also think it’s helpful to look at that recruiters background. Sometimes if that external recruiter was an accountant previously in their career or worked in the big 4 they might have a different approach. Won’t be as pushy/salesey.

Related Posts

Have you used a resume writer? Was it worth it?

My SO is trying to jump from non-profit to corporate & has not found success with his current job app approach - he’d be a great candidate (obviously I’m biased) but it would take someone to take a chance on an applicant that doesn’t have a traditional background.

We started thinking a professional resume writer might have a better approach on how he should present himself in job searching

like

Anyone attended Coderpad interview in Capgemini ?
What and all it consists of ?

Role : Automation testing
YOE : 4.5 years

Please give a suggestion if you have attended.
TIA

like

Interviewing for BIOLIFE today and looking to gain insight from anyone who works for the company.

Love tossing out resumes that say "Founder/CEO", more every year

like

Friends what's the recruitment process for BCG?

like

I got selected in Infosys and offer was about to get release today but at last minute suddenly today infy HR told I was interviewed 5 months 20 days before in infosys so they cannot proceed now as 6 months cool off period. I am AWS cloud architect with 10yoe. For just 10 days difference they are stopping my offer even when I can join immediately in a week.. Please help in this situation what to do

Anyone down to practice case this weekend. Have an interview early next week.

like

Has anyone recently done a HR interview at UBS?
I’ve completed the first interview with the hiring manager and a colleague, and have been fortunate to get to the next stage but im unsure how to prepare. I’ve done the usual compentencies, strengths and weaknesses and company research. But I don’t want to fail at the last hurdle as I really like this company and it would be a dream to work there any support or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

like

Is nagarro round 2 managerial or technical?

If an otherwise good interview the interviewer says: “I think you have great experience that will help you wherever you go”. Should I be reading into this?

like

I’m interviewing for a start up and the role sounds interesting. Usually for the “test” part of the interview I’ve had to analyze data. This company wants me to develop a growth strategy that outlines key initiatives for growth, different opportunities, experiments I’d run, KPIs, and working cross-functionally.

Is this a lot for an interview?

I’m a little afraid of doing all this work to then just have them take my ideas and not hire me.

like

Hi everyone

Kindly share your experiences here

I have cleared three round of interviews in VMware for a business analyst position. One primary screening and two technical rounds. One more round is scheduled for further discussion. So is it a technical round or not. Also how many rounds are there going to happen.

like

I saw some sales managers discussing hiring strategies, especially for entry level roles (e.g. SDR, BDR).

One strategy that came up was having the applicant do 90 minutes of cold calling into real prospects with the hiring manager coaching.

What do you think of this approach? Would be curious to hear from both hiring manager perspectives and from candidate perspectives.

like

I jad an interview on 2nd August, 2022 and on 17th August, 2022. I received an email stating that interviewer is moving up your profile and contact a person email id for further information.
Since that day I haven't heard anything from the HR. I had called HR several times but no response from calls as well as mails too.
Anyone also faced this situation?
Please suggest me what to do as I have my last day in existing company nearby in 20 days

Hii fishes
I had applied for consultant role in Societe generale. The application status is under status "Under Consideration".If you could please help me out as there has been no update and it is going to be 1 month since I applied.

Does it matter if you use the same examples for behavioral questions for first and second round interviews?

like

Interviewer : Why do you need this job?
Me :

Post Photo
likefunny

Whats’s the ideal CV length for UK mid-level roles (4-5 YoE) to engage recruiters?

Is 1 page containing punchy & concise XYZ points preferred in the UK over 2 pages inc. a bit more details of projects/ tasks?

like

Hi Sharks,

I am done with the L1 round this Monday (26th Sep) and got a response next day over email with the Subject line "Interview Feedback for L1 Interview", in the email it was mentioned that we will get in touch with you shortly.

How much time will it take any ideas?

How did / do you continue to stay motivated to interview

like

More Posts

Curious if anyone else is or has been in the same boat. I started as an assistant at an entertainment law firm prior to passing the bar. Upon passing, the partner told me they would hire an assistant for me since I now became an associate. That was 1.5 years ago and I am still in the limbo of juggling my own workload + doing assistant roles for my supervisors. I have also had no increase in pay, which is a huge deal for me. Is this normal in the entertainment world? Any suggestions?

like

What are PL salaries for MBB in Switzerland?

like

I bought Boeing a couple weeks ago and now have a $650 short term loss. Should I sell and buy something else to harvest?

likehelpful

Polling those willing to share. What is your OTE? And does your base comp ever increase based on performance or a merit increase?

like

For a place like Amazon that has a cliff in compensation after four years (after initial RSUs vest), what happens? Do they pad you up with more RSUs at some point? Would love to hear some examples to get an idea of what someone could expect years 3-4.

like

Does JPMorgan Chase scrutinize internet expenses bill for reimbursement? Like cross checking bill amount and account number with company

like

What is the organisation offering to qualified CAs for Associate/ Experienced Associate/ Senior Associate position (Assurance) at Bangalore location?

like

Maybe this sounds privileged.. or plain dumb... I just got back from a really fun vacation and I’m sad! Guess i got the “back to real life” blues. How do I get back to my happy self!??

like

Hi everyone, new here :D I am looking for a referral for healthcare/pharma/LS consulting in the UK. I can send you my CV via DM. Thank you

like

Do New Business roles pay higher than traditional account roles?

like

Supposed to go on an anniversary/major birthday trip this fall to Croatia/Italy. Instead looking after Christmas/NYE domestic. Ideally not frigid but not a dealbreaker. Continental US suggestions? Not FL :)

like

Moved to Canada on a work permit but recently got my PR approved. It’s been a 4 month wait to get the actual PR card and I have a family trip coming up soon. Can I still travel and get back into the country with no issues given that I still have a work visa (W1) on my passport? Not sure if my change of status nulls my current visa

Recommendations for an Alps ski resort between Zurich and Munich by car (Switz, Austria, Germany)? There are so many but looking for a developed village with lodging options and good lifts. Any faves?

like

So does United Silver not get you a free seat upgrade if the seat is available ? (In economy plus, tried to jump to economy proffered)

like

Should I expect an income drop moving from CT to Houston?
Currently Tax Associate 1 (2 busy seasons) making 72k at a midsized firm.

like

Hello Folks,
I wanted to know about ServiceNow competency in IBM .. how’s it in IBM when compared to CTS or Infosys as am from CTS

like

I am desperately looking for SDM or Wintel/VMware infra manager role, have 13 YOE , i have ITIL, CSM certified , please help me with the leads, job portal aren't helpful.

Hey guys, how much will be the salary range for a Environmental Engineer with less than 5 years experience.

like

I am interviewing for a recruiting specialist role at a San Francisco tech company with 1 year experience as a recruiting coordinator. What salary range can I expect?

like

I'm working in the US under H1B, I got a chance to face an interview for another company. My current company started the PERM application also and results will be out within the next 3 months. Is it okay to transfer my H1B to a new company? Can my H1B transfer be denied? How long will my green card application delay if I move to a new company and start to apply for a green card from scratch?

like

Additional Posts in Accounting Exit Opportunities

likehelpful

CFGI offers anyone recently? Consultant level NYC what did you get offered

like

What level and service line were you at the big 4, and what percent salary increase did you get once you left? I’m a S1>S2, and the offers I’m seeing are around 10%-15% higher, which feels a little low. But maybe I’m being unrealistic.

like

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

like

Has anyone made a pivot from PA to finance/IB? I’d like to hear your story if you’ll share. Thanks.

like
like

If anyone is looking for opportunities in NYC - I have an amazing and honest recruiter whom I can connect you with. DM me.

like

What is IT Due Dilligence? Is it more IT Audit? Better? Worse?

like

Getting an opportunity from KPMG UK Audit to join biggest asset manager in UK in Internal audit (with promise to rotate if I dont like it) and also with 30% uplift in pay and obv work life balance, worth it to go?

like

Any recommendations for an accounting recruiter with a national job database? Finally taking the plunge and want to use a recruiter. I'm looking for a remote only role as I don't know where I want to live.

like

Starting salary for senior in accounting advisory out of NYC (EY FAAS/Deloitte Accounting and Reporting advisory)? Just got an offer for both

like

In investment management at Deloitte. Wrapping up my second year here and looking to jump into a FP&A role/ valuation analyst. Is this a reasonable jump and what would salary expectations be?

like

Can anyone from EY provide some insight into their experience leaving the firm? I put in my two weeks and have a meeting with HR. Just trying to figure out what to expect.

like

Can you leave as an A2 to an audit client that you’re not on the team

like

Is equity research a possible exit opp from audit?

like

Other exit ops similar to TAS? Was really hoping to get into TAS but very low jobs in this market. Anything similar or other interesting areas to consider? I can’t stand audit have 2 years of experience

like

Are people looking to leave when for their LinkedIn title - job title, no company listed in the header or am I over analyzing lol

like

What’s your experience with leaving a company every 2-3 years for more $$?

Post YOE and TC/year below

like

There is an opportunity that I’m currently interviewing for that is very interesting to me. I’m interviewing two other places but I’m not responding to LinkedIn emails for other positions. The other positions don’t interest me as much. On one hand I don’t want to waste time prepping for all positions and rather put that time only for the ones that I have going on, on the other hand I feel like what is that falls through. Wondering if I’m making the right choice

like

Anyone pursued a MSL in Taxation degree? Did it open up additional opportunities? Trying to get into tax planning/structuring but don’t have a JD (not interested in practicing law). Currently CPA/MST.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal