Landing an accounting job often comes down to how well candidates handle the interview. These days, more firms are turning to competency-based interviews to assess candidates. For accountants, this means showing skills that extend beyond just number-crunching. The thought of facing competency interview questions usually makes candidates break out in a cold sweat. But there is no need to panic. With ample preparation, one can answer competency interview questions like a pro. Understanding Competency-Based Interviews Competency interview questions aim to assess when a candidate has the skills n... view blog & white papers details

Faye Ashley seemed destined for a career as a dental assistant. Her mother was a nurse, her sister, a nurse practitioner. She took yearlong dentistry courses at a Pennsylvania community college before landing a $10.50-an-hour job at a small practice in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. view blog & white papers details

Faye Ashley seemed destined for a career as a dental assistant. Her mother was a nurse, her sister, a nurse practitioner. She took yearlong dentistry courses at a Pennsylvania community college before landing a $10.50-an-hour job at a small practice in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. view blog & white papers details

Faye Ashley seemed destined for a career as a dental assistant. Her mother was a nurse, her sister, a nurse practitioner. She took yearlong dentistry courses at a Pennsylvania community college before landing a $10.50-an-hour job at a small practice in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. view blog & white papers details

Faye Ashley seemed destined for a career as a dental assistant. Her mother was a nurse, her sister, a nurse practitioner. She took yearlong dentistry courses at a Pennsylvania community college before landing a $10.50-an-hour job at a small practice in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. view blog & white papers details

A salary comparison, also known as a wage comparison or pay comparison, is a comparison of the pay for two or more positions, either within your organization or outside of it. While many pay comparisons focus on the base salary, they can also include other pay elements as well, including bonuses and incentive pay vehicles. Performing a salary comparison using HR-reported market data is a critical step in the market pricing process. Whether you use data from traditional salary surveys or an aggregated source of pay data like CompAnalyst Market Data, comparing pay rates in the market can help yo... view blog & white papers details

It’s pop quiz time. You are in the process of pricing a job, can you tell me the value of an entry-level accounting role in your organization? What about how much a software engineer or an administrative assistant is worth to your company? If you answered “no” to either of these questions, then it might be time to consider implementing market pricing into your compensation strategy. Market Pricing a Job Market pricing a job is the process used to determine the external value of a position, and it is fast becoming the norm for organizations as they establish competitive compensation practices. ... view blog & white papers details

A salary benchmark job is defined as a job that is widespread across many industries. For example, Accountant is a benchmark job. Some companies may title the job Bookkeeper or Financial Planner. But if the job descriptions for these roles are the same, they would each fall within the benchmarked job of Accountant. Compensation surveys use benchmark jobs so that participating organizations can be consistent in reporting compensation data for their employees. They also assure workers doing the same job are paid comparatively to other workers, even if they have different job titles, and even if ... view blog & white papers details

Start with the job description when searching for a new job or filling a position. This tool outlines the responsibilities, requirements, and expectations of the role. For job seekers, it reveals what the company seeks in a candidate and helps determine if it's a good fit. For employers, the job description guides the interview process and reflects the ideal hire. What Is a Job Description? A job description outlines the key details of a position at a company. It specifies the role's essential duties and responsibilities so employers and job seekers can determine if there is a good fit. A tho... view blog & white papers details

Marc Miller is the President and Founder of Marc S. Miller Associates, Adjunct Professor of Management of Technology at New York University, and the Author of The Death of HR: Who Killed H. (Harriet) R. (Rose) Job? In this episode, Marc talks about some of the biggest promises and pitfalls presented by AI as well as how it has already been integrated into both HR and our daily lives. December 7, 2023 Time Stamps Contact Info Resources Quick Quotes Full Transcript Introduction Welcome, Marc! Today's Topic: How AI Will Impact Human Resources Where has AI been and how did it affe... view blog & white papers details