{"id":4302,"date":"2015-01-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-14T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/changing-jobs-in-the-accounting-field\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T03:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:17:09","slug":"changing-jobs-in-the-accounting-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/changing-jobs-in-the-accounting-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing Jobs in the Accounting Field"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s happened to the best of us.\u00a0 We launch our careers and then decide that we\u2019re unsatisfied performing the tasks in our current occupations.\u00a0 Perhaps you began your accounting career with the idea that you would move up or switch to a job more compatible with your interests and goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve been in your current job for ages and need a change, or if you\u2019re just interested in the opportunities available, accounting is a wide field that offers many options.\u00a0 From controller to tax manager, from senior accountant to senior analyst, from credit manager to bookkeeper, the job possibilities are endless, so there\u2019s no reason to feel gridlocked in your accounting career.\u00a0 But as you consider a change, remember the following Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Don\u2019t worry if the thought of changing careers makes you nervous.\u00a0 <\/b>Change of any kind, especially in a career, makes most people nervous.\u00a0 It\u2019s perfectly normal and shouldn\u2019t scare you away from accomplishing what you desire.\u00a0 Taking it slow and creating a plan will help ward off any fear you might be experiencing.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Don\u2019t get discouraged.\u00a0 <\/b>It may take awhile to 1) discover what you really want, and 2) find that perfect job for you.\u00a0 Recognize that changing jobs will require time and patience.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Don\u2019t rule out staffing agencies.\u00a0 <\/b>Sometimes you have to date a few employers and jobs before you commit to just one.\u00a0 There are staffing agencies that specialize in accounting and by taking a few months to test drive employers and occupations you\u2019ll get a good idea of which might be best for you while simultaneously getting your foot in the door.<\/p>\n

4. Do take the time to research and consider all the possibilities.\u00a0 <\/b>Take the time to consider your interests, your objectives, and your ultimate career goals.\u00a0 Do the research necessary to determine which job and employer will be right for you.\u00a0 While you\u2019re at it, find a mentor in the same position who could give you valuable tips.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Do remember your transferable skills and networking contacts.\u00a0 <\/b>Because you\u2019re moving from one accounting job to another, recognize that your transferable skills are extremely valuable.\u00a0 Update your resume so that it targets your desired occupation while highlighting those transferable skills.\u00a0 Also refer to your contact list to 1) aid in helping you determine which occupation is for you, 2) discover job opportunities you may not have heard about otherwise and 3) win an advantage on a job you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Do get training that will help you advance.\u00a0<\/b>Often you\u2019ll have a better shot at getting a job if you\u2019ve had advanced training.\u00a0 For example, enrolling in UAC\u2019s Professional Bookkeeper Program<\/a> could give you the advantage in finding just the job you want.\u00a0 It will bolster your resume and give you a talking point in those crucial interviews.<\/p>\n

Whichever occupation you choose in the accounting field, the important thing is that you find the right one for you<\/i>.\u00a0 In following this list of Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts you will have a better chance of doing just that.<\/p>\n

Learn More about the Professional Bookkeeper (PB) Program<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you would like to see how the PB Program could benefit your career, watch our DVD \u201cIntroduction to the Professional Bookkeeper Program.\u201d Just visit Universal\u2019s website to watch the video for FREE!<\/a>\u00a0 Take this one small step today, and learn how the PB Program could help you solidify your accounting career or launch your own bookkeeping practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s happened to the best of us.\u00a0 We launch our careers and then decide that we\u2019re unsatisfied performing the tasks in our current occupations.\u00a0 Perhaps you began your accounting career with the idea that you would move up or switch to a job more compatible with your interests and goals.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019ve been in your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[288,240],"tags":[108],"class_list":["post-4302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-get-better-accounting-job-salary","category-accounting","tag-accounting-and-bookeeeping-import"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4302"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4302\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/universalaccountingschool.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}