The Mason Group BlogCareer and recruiting advice for accounting, finance & banking professionals
12 qualities of highly successful cpa’s
- October 21, 2016
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Career Advice
There’s no foolproof, surefire recipe for success. Everybody’s path is different. However, as a leading accounting and finance recruitment agency, our recruiters often have front row seats to witness many accounting professionals grow and thrive in their careers. While there may not be a black and white, blanket formula for achieving career success, there are undoubtedly a few common threads shared between the people who grow into becoming highly successful CPA’s. So, whether you’re just getting started on your career journey or you’re an experienced CPA looking to advance your career, you’ll want to take note of these 12 qualities that all highly successful CPA’s possess. 1. They Have a Career Vision Success doesn’t come without a plan—and CPA’s who
11 Productivity Apps for Accounting and Finance Professionals
- September 13, 2016
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Productivity
Work smarter, not harder. As a busy accounting and finance professional, here are 11 productivity apps to help you power through your overflowing mailbox and mile-long to-do list with less stress and more finesse.
How to Overcome a Job Hopping History on Your Resume
- August 17, 2016
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Job search, Resume Tips
Although job hopping is much more acceptable in today’s market than it was a decade ago, having held many roles in a relatively short period of time can still raise a red flag for many hiring managers and recruiters who will question your loyalty and your ability to make a long term commitment to one company. So, to downplay the frequency of your moves and increase your chances of landing an interview, here are a few things you can do to present yourself as the worthy, qualified professional you know you are and convince recruiters that you are not a short term investment.
CPABC Regional Check-up 2016
- August 10, 2016
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: News, Events & Publications
Are you or your company considering a move to Vancouver, BC? The CPABC recently released their Regional Check-Up report so we thought we’d share this useful infographic on the province’s top performing region, Mainland/Southwest. You can also access the complete CPABC Regional Check-Up Report here.
10 books that will get you ahead at work
- July 14, 2016
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Hiring Advice, Career Advice, Lifestyle
No matter how many years of work experience you have under your belt, there is always something new to learn out there. With summer in full swing, and hopefully a week or two of vacation on your calendar, it’s the perfect time to focus on your personal and professional development by catching up on some reading. So, here are 10 great books that will give a boost to your career and offer insights into becoming a better leader, thinker and doer.
10 ways to ruin a job interview
- June 27, 2016
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Interview Tips, Job search
There are a lot of opportunities to screw things up throughout your job hunt. In a recent study, 69% of employers said that catching a candidate lying about something is an instant deal breaker. Read on to find out what other negative (and, unfortunately, common) behaviours can instantly take you out of the running and cost you your dream job.
