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Register today for CICA's free CA Source webinar: Global Interview Tips for Accountants
Date: March 26, 2008. Time: 12:30 p.m. EDT
A global shortage of accountants means it's increasingly easy for finance professionals to find employment wherever they wish to work. The first step, however, in securing your dream job overseas is the interview process. Whether you want to work in Australia, Dubai, Europe or the UK, there are important steps you can follow to make the process a little easier. Think Global Recruitment, a leading specialist in international financial recruitment, offers practical advice to anyone facing the prospect of undergoing a video or telephone interview for an overseas job.
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Career Profile: Colin Sutherland, CA, President and CEO of Nayarit Gold Inc.
Colin Sutherland spends a lot of time in the air. The 36-year-old CA is president and CEO of Nayarit Gold Inc., which owns property in the State of Nayarit, Mexico and Sutherland flies to the site every four to six weeks. “When I go to the office, it’s a 4,500 kilometre commute,” he says from his home in Halifax. Nayarit’s head office was in Toronto when he joined the company last June, but in an effort to minimize corporate overhead and accommodate their new top man, all corporate functions were moved to Halifax.
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Make It Happen Tipsheet: Flexibility of Style
Are you ambitious and push everyone to reach your goals? Or are you analytical, reviewing all of the implications and details before you take action? Or are you an emotional decision-maker, deciding what to do based on your gut feeling? How you define your style, however, is completely irrelevant: your ability to adapt your style to those around you is often the critical factor in determining career success.
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Ask the Coach
Q. I’m currently looking for a job and feeling out of sorts. I know that on paper (my resume) I show well — I have good skills, education and some excellent experience. The problem is at the interview stage where I get very nervous. I seem to just forget myself and let my doubts take over. I end up not presenting myself well and sometimes get a little defensive. Deep down I know I really don’t need to feel this way because I have a lot to offer. Help!
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From the Bookshelf: S.M.I.L.E.
Author: Anthony Pennimpede, CA
Publisher: AP3 Media
Date of Publication: December 2007
Price: $19.99 CAD
Finding Your S.M.I.L.E. deals with performance management for young people of all ages (Generation X, Y and Z). It is an easy read (127 pp.) and employs simple, familiar language.
Finding Your S.M.I.L.E. is a practical guide for any reader who wishes to identify their objective(s), develop a plan, execute and ultimately reap the rewards of their success. There is an interactive section in the book that encourages readers to visit the website (www.AP3media.ca / www.AP3media.com) and use the tools available that are described in the book to help readers find their “S.M.I.L.E.”
Also discussed are challenges that may appear en route to a reader’s goal along with strategies/solutions for dealing with these challenges.
In addition, there are numerous references to authors, movies and people that can provide valuable insight and motivation for readers.
Finding Your S.M.I.L.E. is a personal, intimate yet light-hearted experience with your inner self. It permits readers to reflect, plan, and conquer whatever challenge they choose.
And best of all, it gives readers the chance to create their own success story.
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Featured Jobs
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job postings listed below are a sample of the 100+ postings on CA Source. To search
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- Project Management Consultant
Robert Half Management Resources
Markham, Ontario
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- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
People First Solutions
Vancouver, British Columbia
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- Chartered Accountants
Deloitte
Australia
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- Accountant III, Wholesale Accounting
Agrium Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
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Mentoring vs Coaching: Appreciating the Differences
As a leader in corporate accounting, you’ve no doubt been tapped to provide guidance to staff from time to time. When these opportunities arise, you can support team members in one of two ways: mentoring or coaching. Following is information on understanding the distinctions between these approaches, and knowing when and how to use them.
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Offering a Counter Offer to an Employee Who Resigns
Deciding whether to make a counter offer to an employee who has resigned requires careful consideration.
Generally, a counter offer includes a salary increase as an incentive for the employee to stay with the company. It might also contain provisions for improvements in other areas such as a promotion, guaranteed future salary reviews, enhanced responsibilities, and improved benefits.
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HR Q+A: Corporate Culture — A Hiring Manager's Secret Weapon
Q. Recently, I offered a job to a strong candidate who instead chose to work for a competitor. The person told me that the other firm’s corporate culture was a major selling point. I feel our company has a productive and positive work environment, with good rapport between management and staff. How can I highlight these points for job candidates?
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The Future of Benefits
A look at the growth in offerings by 2009
Hewitt's Attracting and Retaining the New Workforce 2006 survey asked employers which new benefits they plan to offer by 2009.
Source: Attracting and Retaining the New Workforce 2006 survey, Hewitt Associates
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