| Accounting and Finance Job Changes |
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| Written by Bob Lee | |
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Jobsinthemoney website recently wrote an article on the effect of shrinking bonuses and the desire to find a new job. My contribution to the article is reproduced below. For the full article, see the link at the bottom of this article. Up the Corporate Ladder Many CPAs understand that promotions come about only by moving from one company to another, says Bob Lee, president of Gibson Martin Careergoals, an executive recruiter in Kinnelon, N.J. "Often, people are managing their career by moving to a new company. The reality is that firms can't always promote all the time," he explains. But sometimes, accountants merely want some changes made to their current position, and by going along their firm can encourage them to stay onboard. Says Lee: "Sometimes the needed changes can be more subtle."Lee notes that many people jump ship simply for more money. "Companies will attract people with skills related to the job that they need done, and they will attract them initially with more cash and the hope of growth," he says. "Sometimes a candidate will wind up with a company and find out they are still doing the job they were doing before. This can get old quick." His advice? Think before you make the jump. "There's nothing wrong with making more money or finding a job closer to home," he notes. "But don't simply fall for the bait." To Lee, that means making practical and well-thought-out decisions. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites          |