Now that tax season is over, there are many accounting professionals eager to find their next job. If you want to spend your summer working, rather than looking for work, take advantage of these four tips:
Consider a Temporary Position
Temporary positions are no longer just for low-level administrators. They are now common in the field of accounting, and companies of all sizes across industries are increasing their temporary workforce. Taking on this kind of work is a great way to get back to work faster and get your foot in the door at a new employer. If you turn in a stellar performance, you might be able to leverage that to secure a full-time position. If it doesn’t lead to something more permanent, you have at least picked up new skills, grown your professional network, added to your resume, and brought home some income.
Be Persistent
Summer is vacation season, meaning that the hiring manager you’re hoping to connect with could be out of the office for a week or more. After submitting your application, follow up a few days later to make sure it has been received and to reiterate your interest. You can follow up subsequently if you don’t hear anything back, just remember to be pleasantly persistent and not to become overbearing. The hiring manager you’re hoping to connect with doesn’t want to come back from vacation to discover you’ve left 10 voicemails and sent 15 emails.
Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage
Once you identify the person(s) making hiring decisions, connect with them on LinkedIn. This helps to keep you on that person’s radar, which is invaluable if you’re competing with a lot of other candidates. You can also use the information contained in their profile to your advantage if you’re asked to interview. Find points of commonality in your professional lives, and use those to casually build rapport once you’re sitting down face to face.
Work with a Recruiter
If your goal is to find a job as quickly as possible, but you don’t want to end up with the wrong company/role, the best strategy is to work though a recruiter. They have a list of clients they work with who have temporary and direct hire opportunities for accounting professionals right now. They can assist you in identifying the positions that are the best fit for your skills, goals, and preferred working style. It’s an asset you can’t afford to ignore.
Summer is a robust time for accounting recruiting. Take full advantage of this opportunity with the help of The Squires Group.
