Job Searching in Accounting

I made it to final round interviews at two of the big 4 but unfortunately didn't get either role. Both rejections came within 48 hours of the final interviews with generic feedback which was similar t...

Which milestone felt more significant financially for you: your first salary over $60k, $70k, $80k or $100k? Sometimes even a $5k rise feels life-changing depending on when it happens.

Recruiters keep saying there’s a shortage of accountants and yet I’m applying to roles that already have 100+ applicants. What’s everyone else’s experience been like?

I've been applying for about six weeks now, and I can't tell if the job market is just slow right now or if my applications are the problem. My LinkedIn posts and profile are getting decent views and ...

Is it normal for the first interview to be only 45 minutes??

Hello, I’m struggling in my current job. The stress is affecting my mental and physical health. I moved from Accounting into Operations for career growth, and my new boss hasn’t been supportive with m...

One thing that still surprises me about accounting is how wide the salary ranges are for the same level. You’ll see two seniors with similar experience making $20–30k apart. At some point it feels les...

After being with the same company for nearly 8 years, I decided it was time to look for a new accounting opportunity but I didn't realize how much interviewing has changed since the last time I was jo...

My interview has just been moved because the interviewer only just realised that Canada are playing in the world cup next Wednesday… I’m lost for words

A recruiter slid into my inbox with a job that's identical to mine but with much better benefits. I'm tempted to reply to hear them out, but I really don't want to get sucked into a whole major proces...

Badly need advice. I'm a 25-year-old CPA (october 2025 passer) with no prior job experience, and am still currently unemployed due to family emergencies. Nobody has mentored me on what steps to take/ ...

I’m applying for junior accounting jobs after graduating this past May. I did really well in my classes and know the material inside and out, but I don't have any actual office experience yet. Will em...

I’m interviewing for a job that's almost exclusively spreadsheet and data management. I'm hesitant to accept an offer (if I get one) because they will want me in the office 5 days a week. My current j...

I have an in-person interview in Texas next month, and I hear that the high temperatures this time of year are brutal there. I want to make a good impression, but a full suit and tie sounds miserable....

I graduated with my BS in Accounting this past December, but I'm still working retail. I'm applying for accounting jobs, but keep getting rejected because I don't have any office or accounting experie...

I keep getting interviews for jobs I feel qualified for, but no one takes me seriously enough to hire me. What red flags are they noticing that make them think I’m not worth hiring?

How do you focus on your day job while job hunting? I went from 10-hour days to a strict 8 hours, and even fewer when I have interviews. My productivity has taken a huge hit, and trying to keep my cal...

On my resume how far back should I go back with my educational history? Obviously not going to go back to kindergarten but I just want to know from what point I need to include?

Has anyone here gone from a Big 4 (or similar large firm) to a small local accounting firm, or vice versa? I just started my job search a few weeks ago, and all my interviews so far have been with lar...

Thinking of getting my next company to throw in some SpaceX shares to the salary package. Thoughts?