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Job Hunting in a Weak Economy

The current hot topic of conversation is the suffering economy and how it impacts the job market. In a weak market, employees often hesitate to leave their current positions for fear of FIFO (first in, first out) - that they may be the first to go should the firm encounter trouble. But don’t let everyone’s negative outlook keep you from pursuing your career goals – accounting is relatively insulated from economic fluctuations. Great opportunities are still out there for public accounting professionals.

Our philosophy is “Don’t Believe the Hype.” Lots of great CPAs jump the gun and assume that no one is hiring based on news reports. The truth is that firms are always looking for top talent, whether for expansion reasons, internal promotion or relocation. Break away from the pack and go after the job you always wanted – it only means less competition for the sought after top positions. While the global economy may be slow, the Southeast is still going strong and accounting firms are looking for great leaders.

If you’re looking to advance within your firm, a few extra hours in the office or more attention to detail could set you apart from the rest for a promotion.  With current concerns over costs, employers are aware of the value that each employee offers the company and appreciate your productivity.

Be sure to focus on the long-term, but set short term goals for yourself. Don’t get frustrated if you haven’t found the right position. Set goals for yourself that will improve your skill set and make you a more desirable employee while maintaining focus on how the current economic situation can help you get to where you want to be in the future.

Posted by David Flax, CPA on August 18, 2008 • Email to a Friend

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