Finding an Accounting Job

Twinfield Nationale Accountancy Dag 2012 (Photo credit: socialbitescom)

Now that you’ve finished your accounting course, it is time to find an accounting job. A lot of young adults are now wondering where to find the perfect job. They find it very difficult because there are not so many job opportunities out there. But if you only know where to look, you can get a job right away especially if you meet all the job qualifications.



When looking for a job, you should make use of all the available resources like a headhunter or an employment service, the local papers, and of course, the internet.

Consider the following tips when searching for an accounting job.

First step, log on to the internet. Job sites are all over the web and so you can definitely find an accounting job there. Most of the sites allow jobseekers to sort the job openings through location. After that, you can simply search by using ‘accounting’ as the keyword. If you surf the net, you can also find websites that focus mainly on accounting jobs. These sites can truly help you in looking for the perfect accounting job. If you can find a job online, then there’s no need to check out other resources.

If the search for an accounting job online fails, your second step is to check out local papers. Local companies who are in need of accounting graduates will usually post an advertisement in the local paper and not on the internet. This only means that you can also find jobs through the local papers.

Take a close look at the classified ads section. Find the section about accounting jobs and there you have it. Sort through the job openings posted on the paper; get the address of the company, and the requirements. All the necessary contact information should be noted. Remember, you will be applying directly to the company and not an employment agency unless stated.

Are you still not convinced with the local papers? Your third option is to check with a headhunter or an employment agency. Find a good employment agency that can help you in looking for a job. Some agencies ask for certain fees while others offer their services for free. Clients pay these agencies to do the interviewing process so there is a great chance for you to land a job especially if you’re qualified. Make sure that you find a reputable employment agency.

So now, have you checked all these resources? Remember to start by surfing the internet because this is the place where you can find a lot of job opportunities. Then, check out the local papers and eventually, check the employment agencies.

Now that you know the three valuable resources of job opportunities, all you have to do now is to exert time and effort in looking for specific job employments and you can already find a career. With a bit of patience, hard work, and dedication, the accounting job that you’ve dreaming of will soon be a reality.

Good luck in finding an accounting job. Make a comprehensive resume so that your application is easily noticed. You see, every year, different colleges and universities produce accounting graduates. You have to be competitive enough so that you can land a job. If you just sit around and wait, nothing will happen. If you want a job, act now.

                                                                                                            - Mohammed Zahran -