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Looking to advance in your career? Welcome to AAPA's new Career Center, sponsored by Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting. Here you'll find resources for creating a winning resume, acing the job interview, and more. Plus, there is a wealth of content devoted to helping you effectively manage and develop your accounts payable staff. The Career Center has everything you need to keep your career - and your department - on track!

 

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Employer Strategies

  • Hiring Right
  • Job Offers
  • Compensation
  • Bonuses and Incentives
  • Effective Management
  • Criticizing Constructively

Career Strategies

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume Do's and Don'ts
  • Interview Tips
  • Interview Mistakes

 

Workplace and Career Resources

NARROWING THE POOL OF JOB APPLICANTS Full Article (PDF)

 

COVER LETTERS: 

Still a Chance to Stand Out Full Article (PDF)

 

THE VERSATILE BIO: 

An Indispensable Tool for Any Professional Full Article (PDF)

 

MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THE ECONOMY ON YOUR TEAM Full Article (PDF)

 

COMMON MANGEMENT MISSTEPS IN A DOWN ECONOMY Full Article (PDF)

 

BEING A "YES-MAN" ISN'T IN YOUR BEST INTEREST - OR YOUR BOSS'S Full Article (PDF)

 

COUNTER OFFERS: 

A Counterproductive Strategy in Any Economy Full Article (PDF)

 

TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE VACATION Full Article (PDF)

 

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR MANAGERS Full Article (PDF)

 

7 WAYS TO CONVINCE YOUR COMPANY YOU'RE A KEEPER Full Article (PDF)

 

Industry Research

A BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
Survey: Most Workers Say Their Companies Are Taking Right Steps to Weather Recession

June 24, 2009

 

MINDING THE STORE

New Survey Reveals Economy Forcing Many Financial Executives to Forgo Time Off

June 16, 2009

 

STILL HAPPY TOGETHER
Survey: Worker Relationships With Supervisors, Colleagues Remain Strong

June 11, 2009

 

CFOs REPORT ON THIRD-QUARTER HIRING INTENTIONS
Survey Finds East South Central and West South Central Regions Most Optimistic About Financial Hiring

June 2, 2009

 

A SILVER LINING?
Seven Out of 10 Workers Surveyed Say Recession Has Had Some Positive Career Impact

May 5, 2009

 

New Report: Employees' Stress Levels Rising Globally
Majority of Firms Taking Action to Lessen Economy's Repercussions on Staff

April 30, 2009

 

PEOPLE POWER
Survey: CFOs Cite Strong Leadership, Talent as Keys to Staying Ahead of the Competition

April 8, 2009

 

THE 36-WEEK JOB HUNT
Survey: Senior Managers Can be Unemployed Nine Months Before It Adversely Affects Career Prospects

March 24, 2009

 

MONEY TALKS
Survey: Most Executives OK With Applicants Asking About Compensation by Second Interview

March 18, 2009

 

ROBERT HALF RELEASES 2010 GUIDE TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SALARIES

Robert Half 2010 Salary Guides Reveal Compensation Not Likely to Increase For Most Positions, But Some Areas Offer Encouragement Full article


GLOBAL TALENT CRUNCH FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS

Report Highlights International Skills Shortage, Retention Concerns Full article (PDF)


ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL AND CAREERBUILDER.COM RELEASE ANNUAL STUDY ON HIRING AND COMPENSATION TRENDS

EDGE Report Shows Workers More Confident and Inclined to Negotiate Pay Full article (PDF)


STUDY REVEALS MORE THAN HALF OF FINANCE MANAGERS WORLDWIDE ARE WORKING LONGER HOURS

U.S. Professionals Work Fewer Hours Than Many Global Counterparts but are More Likely to Work at Home and on Vacation Full article (PDF)


FINANCIAL LEADERS ADDRESS CHALLENGES FACING ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND AUDIT PROFESSIONS

New Report Documents Strategies for Increasing Number of Finance Practitioners, Preparing Workforce for the Future Full article (PDF)


EARLY ADVANTAGE ... FOR SOME

Survey: Orientation Programs Effective but Not Offered by a Third of Employers Full article (PDF)


ACT FAST

Survey Finds Employers Form Opinions of Job Interviewees Within 10 Minutes Full article (PDF)


SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION

Survey Suggests Workers Most Motivated by Recognition of Achievements Full article (PDF)


RESUMES INCHING UP

Survey Shows Longer Resumes Now More Acceptable Full article (PDF)


RHI Career Podcast Series

 

The Management Minute

by Robert Half

 

The Managment Minute by Robert Half is a monthly podcast providing finance and accounting managers easy-to-use management and career advice to help them improve their leadership skills and reach their professional aspirations.

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