Be the Accountant that Employers Want to Hire - 2016 Spring Spectrum

MAXIMIZE YOUR CONVENTION EXPERIENCEBE THE ACCOUNTANTEMPLOYERS WANT TOIMMEDIATELY HIRE!By Charlene Rhinehart, CPA, CFE, PMP Are you an accountant on the move? Seeking to increase your opportunities in the marketplace? Follow these tips to enhance your professional profile so your dream career opportunity will be highly seeking YOU.26 SPECTRUM | SPRING 2016

1 Provide “Bait” for the Recruiter. 4 Avoid Negative Associations. If your written presence doesn’t mesmerize the employer Avoid the temptation of focusing on your misfortune or within six seconds, your chances of receiving an interview how others have negatively impacted you. You become date are slim. Make sure that your online profile exudes what you focus on the most. Attract the opportunities professionalism and portrays a meaningful taste of that you DO want by appearing to be a professional, personality. Identify valuable buzzwords by examining knowledgeable, and reliable person. Companies want a organizations’ websites, reviewing LinkedIn profiles problem solver who is committed to identifying solutions that share your targeted job title, and scheduling that drive organizational growth and effectiveness. At informational meetings with prospective colleagues. the end of the day, the most impactful companies are When an employer sees items of interest on your resume, attracted to positivity and productivity, not individuals you have successfully lured them in and will have a who come across as disgruntled and jaded. Employers chance to influence their hiring decision. quickly hire people that are self-confident, optimistic, energetic, passionate, and engaging people because2 Do Not Become a Walking Cliché. they will have a positive impact on the organization. Let me guess. You have excellent communication skills. 5 Flip the Script. You are a team player. Your weakness is that you are a perfectionist. You think ABC is a great company to work You are not the only one being interviewed. It is your for because their earnings potential is high and the job to interview the employer too! Approach the opportunity for growth is available. Welcome to the, “I’m conversation as if there is a valuable exchange taking the same as every other job seeker in the resume pile” place. Be curious. You have the right to get to know the club. company beyond what’s presented on its website. The website is just a resume for the employer that is used If you want to stand out from the crowd, reveal your to lure you in. You must come prepared with thoughtful personality in a unique way. Need help? What are three questions that convey your interest in the company. It is words that you use to describe you or what are three your job to make sure that the company is a good fit for strengths that allows you to positively contribute to you and the culture provides an environment in which organizational goals? Your accomplishments should you can thrive in. Demonstrating a strong desire to learn highlight instances in which you have been successful more about an organization will take you far. in exhibiting the traits that you want to be known for. Identify your unique value proposition and you will stand Tap into your power. An accountant on a mission never out from the crowd! stops learning, growing, and building meaningful relationships. This is what creates high demand! This3 Use Language that Displays Confidence. accountant is not only technically proficient but has learned how to use available resources in order to Some opportunity seekers unintentionally use language solve the most complex problems. This accountant that displays uncertainty. When verbal and non-verbal continuously invests in professional education and cues convey doubt or fear, you diminish your credibility understands the importance of certifications in order to in the workplace. For example, writing or saying that protect the integrity of the profession. These are traits you “hope” implies that you are chasing an opportunity that never go out of style. And as long as accountants and “hoping” things will work out in your favor. It maintain this growth mentality, the phone calls from subconsciously creates the image of a person who is prospective employers will keep coming! ▲ begging for an opportunity versus being the creator of opportunities. Projecting confidence starts with the Charlene Rhinehart, CPA, CFE, PMP resume. When writing your resume accomplishments, don’t be modest. There is no need to downplay your Managing Director, CEO Unlimited LLC impact. The interviewer wants to know your success Ms. Corporate America Ambassador 2016 stories. Share your accomplishments in a way that shows Ms. Corporate America 2015 how you can support the organization with their current challenges. Seek to understand the pain points of the “When you are exposed to the CEO that is hiding inside of organization in order to confidently articulate how you you, your heart won’t be satisfied with anything less than can add value. your full potential” [email protected] www.thecareergoddess.com SPRING 2016 | SPECTRUM 27