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Career Center

Looking to advance in your career? Welcome to APA'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 payroll staff. The Career Center has everything you need to keep your career - and your department - on track!

 

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Career Strategies

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  • Interview Tips
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Resources

MASTERING TOUGH INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Full Article (pdf)

BUILDING A SERVICE-ORIENTED BUSINESS CULTURE

Full Article (pdf)

ADVANCING YOUR CAREER WHEN OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITED

Full Article (pdf)

NEGOTIATION TIPS FOR RECENT GRADUATES

Full Article (pdf)

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)

WHY 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

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

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

GLOBAL TALENT CRUNCH FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS

Report Highlights International Skills Shortage, Retention Concerns
Full Article (pdf)

RESUMES INCHING UP

Survey Shows Longer Resumes Now More Acceptable
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)


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