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| Finance career advice | | | What finance and accounting recruiters are looking for? | | According to
a 2006 Robert Half International study, the priority aptitudes sought by chief
financial officers when recruiting include the following |  |
| | Structuring your CV | | Briefly
present your main skills, experience and qualities. You should usually include
the number of years of professional experience, any professional affiliations (CA,
CMA or CGA, etc.), key skills and most relevant personal qualities. | 
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| | Personalizing your CV | | According to
Nathalie Francisci, president of
Venatus Conseil, a recruiting firm specializing in finance and
accounting, you should
rise above
the ordinary
and draw attention to what makes you special: "Your CV should not just describe
the jobs you've had, as in a job posting... |  |
| | Polishing your CV | | Your CV must
be as clear as possible to garner interest and make reading easier. Pay
attention to the visual presentation... |  |
| | Finance and accounting: The cover letter | | It is no longer mandatory to send a traditional cover
letter along with your CV. Do so only if it is required or you consider it to be
appropriate.Most of the time, an e-mail with your CV as an attachment will
suffice. The body of your e-mail should be a short, informal cover letter.
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| | Finance and accounting: preparing for the interview | | Grégory
Delrue, an accounting and finance recruiter,
says there are seven points to carefully prepare before going for a job
interview... |  |
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