For those that are using LinkedIn to have an on going discourse with your connections, one of the hidden gems is their 'signal' feature. Basically, the feature allows you to navigate the status stream more specifically then what you can do on your home page. For any of your connections (2nd connections etc.), you can pinpoint conversations/shares/status updates based upon key words, location, etc. (ie. CEO in Greater Atlanta Area). You can find it under 'News' up on the top menu. Is anyone…

Doug Schade – Principal Consultant, New York Accounting and Finance Permanent Division

Strong demand exists for accounting and finance talent.  Real demand means that it is time for those with advanced credentials (CPA or MBA) or key posts to reevaluate and negotiate the terms of their employment.  Reevaluating and potentially negotiating your employment means determining what you have now and where you want to go in the future.…

There continues to be a strong demand for accounting and finance talent, even while the economic crisis has hit other industries hard. This trend will continue due to increased corporate scrutiny and regulations, increasingly complex accounting issues, globalization and a waning interest by undergraduates to choose an accounting or finance career. These factors mean that companies need to consider how best to compete to keep their own talent and attract the best talent for their accounting…