Editor's Note
On the surface, one might think that a back to school issue of
this publication should focus on, well, going back to school.
Stocking up on crayons and construction paper (oh, those were
the days, weren't they?!), and getting back into the studying
zone. But instead, we've decided to focus on the end result -
the careers that are the reward after a good education.
Whether you're preparing for your first interview, considering
various career options, or even getting back to the workforce
after a hiatus, the information presented here has been
handpicked to provide you with some useful tools.
Gail Perry, CPA
Managing Editor
AccountingWEB, Inc.
editor@accountingweb.com
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Next issue's theme:
Recruiting
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money. That may all be true, but keep in mind it doesn't come
without earning the title. After all, when you're the pro that
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world after having a child is challenging. After years of
rising through the ranks, a full-time career and the demands of
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into the skills of this talented group of professionals by
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niche job sites for women, diversity, and MBAs. "With more
candidates applying for each open position, standing apart from
the competition is increasingly critical to getting the offer
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it's probably your resume. more |
