Global Consulting Newsletter

Tuesday 31 May

Monthly Update

We hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. It feels like summer is finally here (even though it's still a few weeks away officially). It isn't time to rest on your laurels, though, because there are great jobs out there to be found. Don't sit idly by and watch your career stagnate. Give us a call today or send along an email, seize the initiative, and let us know how we can help you take the next step.

Make sure to take a look at our new hot opportunities (we've seen an explosion in nationwide openings in tax and audit recently, from Florida to New York to Tennessee to Texas and back around to Michigan). And take a moment to check out our social networking portals below, as we've been working to expand our content so that those in need of work or who just want to check the market to see what is available can come to us as a one-stop shop for all the latest and greatest in accounting and finance.

10 Common Job Search Mistakes

No matter how well-positioned you are because of your experience and skill set, you will have a better chance of success if you avoid these common job hunting mistakes:

1. Not Being Proactive Enough: This isn't the time to sit back and be casual in your approach. Create a hit list of five to 10 target companies, and really utilize your network to locate an 'in' at each.

2. Relying Solely on the Internet: In one poll, 57 percent of respondents said networking was a factor in landing their current or most recent job. When thousands of candidates are applying to the same jobs online and posting their resume to the same job boards, candidates need to stand out by making connections and networking their way into a company. Job boards are an important tool, but professionals also need to focus energy on networking.

3. Not Creating Wide Networks: Don't be shy about reaching out to people you haven't worked with for years, or old friends from college. There's no statute of limitations on networking.

4. Not Creating Customized Resumes: Don't send out a resume that simply lists your duties and your education. Make a stronger statement about what you are capable of and what you can bring to a company, as opposed to what you want to get from one. Otherwise, you'll end up creating a resume that is a "boring biography" instead of an effective marketing tool. Contact Global Career Strategy Center, our sister company, for helpful tips on improving the quality of your resume and take advantage of their resume writing service to ensure your resume gets noticed.

5. Misusing the Internet: Many professionals are enamored with Facebook and Twitter for personal connections but the best resource for getting names and building a professional identity is LinkedIn. If you haven't joined up yet, you might as well be invisible.

6. Failing to Follow Up: It's not enough to send resumes and pray the phone rings. You should not expect your resume to be discovered in the big black online hole. Hustle to follow up.

7. Setting Expectations Too High: Even though the economy is improving, there is a still a lot of competition for a decreased pool of available openings. If you set your sights too high and try to advance too quickly up the ladder, you will probably be disappointed. Focus on the long term. Don't be afraid of horizontal moves that provide opportunities to add new skills. Acquire certifications and take advantage of opportunities for training to make yourself even more marketable. Then you'll be ready when that position you really want does come along.

8. Appearing Unprofessional: Make sure you're ready for employers' scrutiny. That means you should sanitize your MySpace page -- right now. It will be checked. Don't assume that Facebook's privacy settings will keep your youthful antics away from curious eyes.

9. Not Taking the Job Interview Seriously: Even if your resume has the actual photos of you walking on water, you still need to adhere to common standards of professionalism and never assume your background will be enough to gloss over poor manners or a disheveled appearance. Be prepared for tough but common interview questions, such as "Where do you see yourself in three years?" and "What are your weaknesses?"

10. Not Using a Recruiter: There is often a stigma attached to recruiters, as if you need yet another person between you and the hiring manager. But not only will the recruiter be on a first name basis with that hiring manager, getting your resume to the top of the pile, but he will also likely have other great opportunities you may not even be aware of. And he can help you prepare for the interview and ensure you receive feedback.

So call Global Recruiters today to get your career rolling again and take advantage of the resurgent economy before the real competition starts.

Original provided by Monster.

THIS just in! [Fresh Opportunities]

Fraud/Forensics Senior/Manager/Senior Manager

For a multinational manufacturing corporation in the Detroit-Metro area. Our client is retooling and expanding their fraud and investigations team, which is part of their Corporate Audit department, and they need solid professionals to perform investigations of allegations of violations of company policies for all North American operations in accordance with established procedures. 3+ years of investigation experience for Seniors; 10+ years of experience necessary for Managers/Senior Managers, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Public accounting experience (Top 10 firms) highly preferred. CPA, CIA, and/or CFE highly preferred. Knowledge of investigation standards, methods, procedures, and techniques required, as well as interview experience. Knowledge of German, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus. Ability to travel up to 50%.

Base salary up to $140K plus awesome benefits including: company funded retirement account and 75% match on 401k (up to 8% of salary); up to a 30% annual bonus (which doubles up to 60% if the company exceeds its expectations for the year, which just happened in 2010 despite the down economy); Managers/Senior Managers get a company car (all insurance/fuel costs are paid for Senior Managers); and Senior Managers also get company stock awards.

Senior State and Local Tax Manager

For a national public accounting firm in the Detroit-Metro region. In this role, you will assist individuals and corporations with a variety of state and local tax issues so a wide knowledge of these is necessary: income and franchise taxes, sales and use taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes, property taxes, asset sales, multi-state planning and compliance, and state tax audits. You will also assist in building the company's tax practice and assist partners in business development and selling services to clients. 8+ years of relevant tax experience. CPA required. MST or MSA preferred. In addition, our client needs a professional with solid tax experience with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activities. Base salary up to $100K.

Please visit our website for a complete listing of our current hot opportunities.

Arthur Gluzman, CEO, *PRA, *PCC
Managing Partner
Global Consulting

248.489.1900 ext. 21 (Direct)
248.489.9008 (Fax)
248.390.5598 (Cell)
arthur@globalrecruiters.com

*Professional Resume Advisor, *Professional Career Coach

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