The Mason Group BlogCareer and recruiting advice for accounting, finance & banking professionals
8 Ways To Maximize Your Job Search In December
- November 18, 2015
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Job search
Contrary to popular belief December is a great month to look for your next accounting, finance or banking career opportunity. In her article “Why December Is The Best Time Of Year To Look For Work”, Mary Eileen Williams gives two compelling reasons why this is true.
Is Contract Work Right For You?
- October 26, 2015
- Posted by: kay
- Category: Career Advice
Thinking about ditching your nine-to-five and diving into the world of freelance? As an accounting & finance professional, here’s how to determine if contract work is right for you.
Stand Out From The Crowd: 7 Accounting Job Search Tips
- October 9, 2015
- Posted by: kay
- Category: Job search
Finding the right job opportunity in today’s market is tougher than ever! Here are 7 accounting job search tips to help you stand out from the crowd.
How to Effectively Sell Yourself in a Job Interview
- September 21, 2015
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Interview Tips
So you have the qualifications for that great new job… now you need to learn the art of selling yourself.
How To Recognize A Good Recruiter
- September 14, 2015
- Posted by: kay
- Category: Hiring Advice
With so many recruitment agencies in the marketplace, how do you recognize a good recruiter? Here’s 9 factors to help you make the right choice.
Sample interview questions
- February 18, 2014
- Posted by: thierry
- Category: Career Advice
Interview preparation entails more than research of the company in question and consideration of appropriate questions for the potential employer. An effective interview requires the candidate to provide detailed responses to specific questions regarding his/her own experiences. At times, even the strongest candidates leave an interview feeling that they did not adequately describe their skills or provide worthwhile examples. One highly effective way to prepare for an interview is to “walk through” a series of Behavioural Interview Questions, making notes on one’s specific accomplishments, incidents, management strategies, etc. carried out in previous roles or positions. The main point is to readily bring to mind past experiences, enabling the applicant to carry out the interview in a smooth and confident manner.
