As we struggle to come out the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, the job market is looking quite different, and many people’s job situations are changing as a result. Fluid Recruitment looks at how you approach your job search, for instance as an accountant.
As an accountant, your career options are strong. In New Zealand in 2019, accountants were listed as a profession on the skill shortages list. Accounting is also one of the top 20 jobs in New Zealand. Being an accountant gives you many career options across almost every industry you can think of, so where do you start?
Fluid Recruitment explain the steps to take to get you to land that accounting job you feel passionate about, while also climbing the career ladder towards success, starting with motivation. We see it all too often, candidates who are looking for a new role as they are stuck in a job that they initially took because of the salary package. They quickly learnt that they weren’t as money motivated as they thought and are now an active candidate seeking a role that they can see themselves in long term, leaving them satisfied and feeling like they have made a real difference.
Secondly, why not start to learn all you can about the sector. Who are the big players? Who are the leaders in their fields? What are their backgrounds and how did they get there? Learn all you can about them and their businesses.
Networking is also very important, and many firms have “Business After 5” networking events, so you should set aside some time to attend these.They are a great way to meet people doing what you want to do and learn from them. Do your research and start showing up. You can also think about volunteering. While volunteering and networking are not necessarily sure-fire ways to land that dream accounting job, putting your name out there and building these relationships can really assist you in the long run.
Similarly, word of mouth is, and always will be king. Putting in the effort will help you put the right things on your CV and speaking to a recruiter who has the contacts and industry know-how can be the difference between you getting your dream job or not. Recruiters are also very helpful in getting that CV in front of the right people.
The market has no doubt got quieter, but there are still jobs out there. Fluid Recruitment can assist you with your job search, and for more information on employment agencies Hamilton, planning jobs NZ and employment agencies Timaru please go to https://www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz .
