Accountant Resume Tips
How to write a resume that gets the job (from skills and objectives, to samples and examples)
Why Most Resume Advice Is Wrong
Have you ever stopped to think about who's writing the resume advice articles you read online?
Maybe you know they're not written by professional accountants. But they must be experts of some kind, right?
Not exactly... most of these so-called experts have never worked in accounting, never written an accounting resume, and never hired for their own accounting and finance teams.
They're just professional bloggers writing as many articles as fast as they can to make money.
I just Googled "accountant resume advice", and the top results couldn't be worse if they tried. Here's a few examples of really bad advice from just the first two search results:
- Purple text with a confetti background image (seriously)
- Spending half the page on useless 'graphs'
- Bullet points as far as the eye can see
- Huge, colorful icons for achievements, certifications, or software skills
- Suggestions for improving your objective statement (hint: just remove it)
- and a whole lot more...
No wonder so many talented accountants still have a hard time finding a new job. You have shady 'career advice' websites practically sabotaging you every step of the way.
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If your résumé looks a little sloppy... what would employers think your work product and correspondence to clients would look like?
Accounting Resume FAQ
Get real answers to your accounting resume questions from a CPA and former Accounting & Finance recruiter
Question: What's the best resume font?
Answer: The best resume font is simple and professional. You can't go wrong with Times New Roman or Arial. Click here to learn more about choosing the best font size for your accounting resume.
Question: Where can I download an accounting resume template?
Answer: A professional resume template is a quick and easy way to write a great resume. Be sure to get one that's designed for accountants. Focus on a template with proven results, and avoid anything colorful or flashy. Click here to download the Accountant Resume Template
Question: Resume vs. CV, what's the difference?
Question: What's a good accounting resume objective?
Answer: Skip the objective statement and save that space to include more important information on our resume. Resume objectives are mostly fluff, and don't have a place in a modern accountant's job search.
Question: Where can I find accounting resume examples for 2020?
Answer: Good news! The best resume format doesn't change much from year to year. Accountants like simple, classic resumes that are easy to read and understand. Get examples and step-by-step instructions for transforming a mediocre resume into one that gets you more interviews with the Accounting Resume Builder course.
Question: How do I include my certifications on my resume?
Answer: You worked hard to earn your CPA, CMA, CFE designation. Now it's time to benefit from showing it off on your resume. The obvious way is to include it after your name, right in the header. But there's one more thing you need to do. Watch this short video to see examples of how it's done.
Question: What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)?
Question: How do I get past resume screening software?
Question: How often should I update my accounting resume?
Answer: Always have a current resume ready to go. You never know when a recruiter or former coworker will reach out with a great new job opportunity. Read more: How to keep your resume up to date