career advice for CPAs and accountants

Having newly arrived in your adopted country, you might be asking yourself if it’s possible to pick up your accounting career where you left off. Luckily, accounting is a profession where immigrants ...

Ricky shares his story about moving to Toronto without a job. He discusses how persistence, positivity and keeping his network open helped him overcome his fears about starting over in a new city.

Is your accounting salary keeping up with the average market rates in Canada? We share salary data for common finance and accounting roles in Canada. Check it out for leverage in your next salary ...

Every accountant knows the end of the fiscal year (or tax season) is a difficult time both personally and professionally. Check out our tips to make this time of year a little less painful.

Have you obtained your CPA designation, but still aren't sure what type of job is right for you? Here are 7 common career paths CPAs take.

Have you struggled to climb the career ladder in your accounting career? Here are some steps you can take to show your employer that you're ready to be promoted.

Obtaining your CPA designation is great for your accounting career. But having in-demand soft skills will increase your employability even more. Here are the skills that employers look for most.

Strategic thinking is a valuable skill for just about any career, but it's especially true if you work in accounting. Here's how you can hone your strategic thinking skills.

Sydney first came to Canada as a refugee in 2017. Learn about his journey to build a life for himself in Canada and how he worked with Randstad to find a job.

Want to earn a promotion? You’ll need to prove you can take on more responsibility. Learn how with these 8 steps.

Do you have a performance review coming up soon? Stop dreading it and take charge with this performance review checklist.

With the dawn of a new year, it’s time for reflection and fresh starts. Here’s our advice on how to take stock of your work life and decide what’s next in your career.

With a brand new year just around the corner, we should we’d take a look back at 2019 and see what advice our readers found most helpful.

Have you received a job offer that’s on the right track but not quite perfect? Here are 6 things you should know when negotiating your salary.

Attending a stealth job interview when you have a full-time job keeping you busy can be complicated. Check out our tips to plan an interview when you’re employed.

Office holiday party coming up? Make the most of your work holiday party with these 10 tips. Happy holidays!

Salary negotiation doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. Check out some salary negotiation tips anyone can advantage of.

As the world of work shifts due to automation and technology, soft skills are becoming a point of difference. Do you have the skills to stand out?

Having nonproductive meetings? Struggling with workplace productivity? Learn how to lead productive meetings that actually get things done.

What are your work goals? Learn how to set work goals and get tips for creating work goals that help you progress your career.

Many employers are switching to video interviews to stay safe and implement physical distancing. If you’re currently looking for work, learn how to prepare for a video job interview.

Stuck on what to wear to your job interview? We share how to strike the right balance between casual and professional.

With a brand new year just around the corner, we should we’d take a look back at 2019 and see what advice our readers found most helpful.

Attending a stealth job interview when you have a full-time job keeping you busy can be complicated. Check out our tips to plan an interview when you’re employed.

Why do you want this job? Learn how to expertly answer one of the most common and challenging job interview questions.

Have a phone interview coming up? Use these job interview tips to sail through your next telephone interview.

Talking about your weaknesses in a job interview requires vulnerability and self-awareness. Check out tips to talk about your weaknesses in a productive way.

Career changes don’t happen overnight, so it’s important to be prepared for each step of the process. Read on for our IT interview cheat sheet!

Being prepared is key for job interview success. With our handy job interview checklist, you’ll never forget any of the essentials ever again.

The first impression you make during a job interview can determine whether or not you get the job. If you need a little help perfecting your interview skills, we’re here to help you prepare.

There are many different types of interviews, each with different requirements and expectations. Are you prepared for all of them?

Job interviews are intimidating. That can lead to sloppy mistakes. Are you doing any of these things that kill your chances at a second interview?