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You can’t help but wonder how to get a job without experience and how to get experience without a job.
In the accounting field, this conundrum is even more evident, since the work often involves a company’s finances.
Company leaders seldom want to take a chance on someone without the adequate experience. If you look carefully however, you will be able to find an accounting job with no experience.
1. Look for entry-level positions advertised in the classifieds and online career websites like Monster, Careerbuilder and HotJobs.
Although the majority of accounting professionals and firms will want to hire people with experience, a good deal of the accounting firms also offer entry-level positions.
Entry-level candidates are less experienced, so the firm has the opportunity to train them in the way the company does business. Entry-level positions also pay less due to the lack of experience, and many companies would prefer to save in payroll costs rather than having to pay a higher salary for a more experienced and seasoned candidate.
2. Get educated in accounting principles, practices and accounting software programs. Even if you don’t have real-world accounting experience yet, get as much training as you can in an accounting degree program at a university or enroll in community college courses with a focus on business accounting and bookkeeping.
You will learn valuable accounting principles, and the professional training you receive will make you a much more appealing candidate to accounting firms and businesses. Read the rest of this entry »
Getting an entry-level job in accounting can be tough with intense competition, but it can be done. An entry-level accounting job is also known as a “Junior Accountant” job.
Many industries hire entry-level accountants, such as government, regular businesses, CPA firms, and nonprofit organizations. There are opportunities out there, but you need to have accounting knowledge either by education or experience.
Online
1. The most common way for prospective employees and employers to meet up is on line these days. There are many job sites with accounting jobs, such as monster.com or careerbuilder.com.
Besides the big boards, also check out websites of associations and societies in the industry or field you’re interested in. Many have free job banks that you don’t need to be a member to apply to. You can also post your resume at your local society of CPAs website and others like that.
2. Network. Get to know people who can hire you or who can help you in your job search. Attend meetings of local accounting societies as a guest or a student. Join organizations that can help you in your career.
You may meet accounting managers and controllers who you may use as references in your job search. Check out the Professional Accounting Society of America, where you can join for free.
Most CPA Societies offer discounted rates for students or professionals with little experience.
Tell your neighbors and friends that you’re looking for an accounting position. You never know who knows who and can land you an entry-level job. Read the rest of this entry »