CPAs Entering or Re-entering the Job Market, or in Between Jobs

Resources

Resume Service

As a CSCPA member you can access the CSCPA Resume Service. Place your resume in the CSCPA local job bank, and your resume will be sent to employers seeking candidates with your experience and background. Contact Jana Coté, at (303) 773-2877 or (800) 523-9082.

CareerBank

This online job bank includes listings from across the country. You can search for jobs, post your resume, and find other valuable tools to help you in your job search.

Resume and Cover Letter Writing Tips

The cover letter is an interviewer’s first glance at you; the resume provides a glimpse of your qualifications. Are these documents getting you an interview?

Networking

There are a variety of opportunities to connect with your peers through CSCPA events. Look to the Events page on this Web site often to see the latest activities taking place. Whether you attend a Member Connections networking event, CFO/Controller’s Roundtable, Tax Study Group, Chapter meeting, or CPE course, there’s every opportunity to connect with your peers.
You also can connect with your peers via the CSCPA social networks:
LinkedIn.com
FaceBook.com
YouTube.com

Get Involved

In addition to attending networking events; don’t forget the advantages of participating on the CSCPA committee or forum. Serving on a committee is an easy way to access and build relationships with other professionals. A full list of volunteer opportunities is available on this Web site along with who to contact if you have questions.

CPA vs. Accountant

This one-page overview explains the difference between a CPA and an accountant, and highlights the education, experience requirements, and capabilities of both. Download the PDF file and include it with your resume and job applications.

Workspace for Members

CSCPA invites members who are attending interviews or meetings in Denver to stop by our office to relax or do work in between appointments. We can provide a quiet place—complete with phones and Internet access. If you’d like to reserve office space in advance, please contact Jana Coté at (303) 773-2877 or (800) 523-9082.
 

Networking Tips

• The Benefits of LinkedIn.com 
• Building Relationships By Networking 
• Job Hunting During Recessions   
 

Helpful Articles

• Surviving, and Even Thriving, in Tough Economic Times 
• Tough Times Call for Talent Management Planning 
• 7 Tips for Job-Hunting in a Tougher Market 
• Career and Life Transitions: How a Coach Can Help 
• Getting Back into the Game 
• The 12 Best Career Tips for Right Now
• Better Job Searching in a Recession

Additional Resources

AICPA Economic Crisis Resource Center

CPAs are increasingly being called upon by employers and clients for guidance and reliable information to help weather these challenging times. Get the support you need.

CPA Job Finder – The Official Job Board of the AICPA

A nation-wide job search database for the accounting profession.

AICPA Young CPA Network

Career planning and development Web site includes a variety of tools and resources to help guide you through some of the opportunities and possibilities that the profession offers.

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Everything you need to know about employment and labor regulation in Colorado.

Coaching

ActionCoach-Team Empowerment: Colorado-based, this company offers a wide variety of coaching services from one-on-one to group coaching. The team of coaches has backgrounds as CEOs, CFOs, CPAs, and other financial services. Coaching is available for any business person from those just out of college to those planning retirement.

Dynimus: Offers customized coaching programs focused upon helping clients, whether they are students, recent graduates, corporate employees, executives or entrepreneurs, effectively and efficiently discover and fulfill their True Calling™.

Mountain State Employers Council: Workplace coaching for individuals and teams. MSEC designs customized programs to help executives, managers, teams, and individuals increase their capacity for outstanding performance.

International Coach Federation: ICF is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing coaching. It’s Find A Coach database let’s you search for a coach based on your specific needs.

CPE Courses

Professional Writing for CPAs and Finance Professionals (CSCPA) – September 24

Your writing is often your first introduction to a client. Writing is an integral part of our professional day, but many do not feel confident about their writing skills. In our fast-paced world of instant communication, you want and need your writing to accurately reflect who you are; this workshop will give you effective tools to put you in better command of your writing.

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