Archive for September 2010

As another school year gets underway around the nation, another breed of aspiring accounting and finance professionals begin their search for their next step. Whether it’s applying for an internship, completing the masters of accounting program, or preparing for the CPA or CFA exam, these young professionals and students rely on their education and intelligence…

There has no avoiding the economic downturn that has shaken our country’s business climate for the last couple of years. Some business sectors have been hit harder than others, of course—job and pay cuts, stagnancy in career paths and paychecks. And although CPAs and accounting has been able to withstand what other fields haven’t, those…

When searching for a job, sometimes the most stressful time in the whole process is waiting for a phone call or email. The wondering… Should I follow up or not? Well, the answer is you most definitely should! If weeks go by since you have turned in your resume, don’t wait. You can check the…

If you’re unemployed – or looking for a career change, it may seem next to impossible to find a job when you’re so close to retirement. Search for executive level positions – often times, those require a decade (plus) of experience. Currently, Burchard & Associates has 22 financial and accounting positions available – more than…