Career Tips and Maneuvers

When and How to Share Your Salary with Public Accounting Colleagues

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One of the most important lessons we were taught in business school was how to talk about salaries with colleagues. Some people could immediately disconnect their paycheck from their self-worth; sharing their salary was no different than sharing their phone number. Others became visually uncomfortable when the topic was broached; this was an extremely personal […]

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Switching Between Public Accounting Firms: Pros, Cons, and Execution

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As you spend more time in public accounting, you’re almost guaranteed to hear from a recruiter working for a rival firm looking to poach you. Over the course of a five-year career, I’ve jumped firms twice, entertained around ten offers from competitors, and held dozens of chats with recruiters. This makes me something of a

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Recognizing When to Negotiate in Public Accounting

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In business school, we’re drilled about the benefits of negotiating in our careers. A series of short conversations can yield more pay and better benefits for those willing to try. For a variety of reasons, many people fail to negotiate when the opportunities present themselves. The whole process is inherently awkward. Initiating a salary discussion

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