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![Comparing Candidates to the Job Description, Not to Each Other](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/jason-goodman-wVh5grSMYaY-unsplash_{width}x.jpg?v=1712787900)
When selecting the best candidate for a role, comparing candidates directly to the job description rather than to each other enhances accuracy and fairness. By aligning skills assessment results with job requirements, employers establish objective benchmarks, streamline the hiring process, and ensure a positive candidate experience, ultimately facilitating informed hiring decisions and maintaining employer brand integrity.
![Forget Astrology: Master the Magic of Hiring](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-matthias-zomer-332787_{width}x.jpg?v=1710305281)
Looking to hire top-notch accounting or bookkeeping talent? Say goodbye to outdated practices and hello to effective hiring strategies. Discover the dos and don'ts of the hiring process to attract the best candidates and make offers faster than ever before.
![Thrown to the Sharks: The Perils of Unpreparedness in the Accounting Deep End](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3808008_{width}x.jpg?v=1709763169)
An accounting graduate, transparent about their lack of experience, faces overwhelming tasks and no support in a residential remodeling company. This illustrates the repercussions of inadequate hiring practices and the necessity for comprehensive onboarding and training programs to prevent stress on employees and risks to business integrity.
![Candidates Don't Drop Out Because of Assessment](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/the-jopwell-collection-OG7Naof18w4-unsplash_1_{width}x.jpg?v=1708925312)
Explore the advantages of incorporating pre-employment assessments in accounting and bookkeeping firms' hiring practices. Research indicates that candidates who perform well in assessments are more inclined to complete them, enabling firms to pinpoint high-quality applicants efficiently, thus enhancing the hiring process.
![Navigating the Talent Drought: 6 Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Accounting Talent](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pawel-chu-ULh0i2txBCY-unsplash_{width}x.jpg?v=1708554547)
In the race to attract top accounting talent, recruiters top the list as the preferred choice, closely followed by networking and social media. Discover key strategies to streamline your hiring process, from highlighting your firm's unique perks to maintaining a positive online presence.
![Company Ordered to Compensate Accountant Despite $30k Mistake](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668772_{width}x.jpg?v=1707180009)
A Disputes Tribunal ruling mandated a company to pay a former accountant $14,000 in wages despite significant financial losses attributed to his performance. The ruling highlights the importance of robust recruitment procedures and pre-employment testing to avoid "bad hire" scenarios.
![Science-Based Hiring: 5 Basic Principles to Improve Your Recruitment Process](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/MicrosoftTeams-image_3_{width}x.jpg?v=1696903834)
No single recruitment tool will solve all your hiring problems, the reality is that the solution is a combination of tools put together in a thoughtful manner that are backed up by scientific evidence.
![Using Pre-Hiring Tests for On-Boarding in Public Accounting Firms](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8101929_{width}x.jpg?v=1696391736)
Discover how to maximize the value of hiring tests in your business. This article provides ten actionable ways to use these tests beyond the hiring phase, for effective on-boarding, personal development, and overall team efficiency. Leverage your investment in testing for a happier, more productive workplace.
![How to Handle Salary Negotiations](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5673473_{width}x.jpg?v=1687405590)
Discover effective strategies to navigate salary negotiations when hiring accounting professionals for your firm. Learn how to strike a balance between offering competitive compensation and adhering to budget constraints while attracting top candidates
![4 Days With 3000 Accountants!](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/engage_snip_{width}x.jpg?v=1686787931)
As an exhibitor at AICPA Engage, we gained valuable insights into the accounting industry's current challenges and trends. Networking with professionals and showcasing our solutions allowed us to contribute to addressing the most pressing problems for accountants right now. The experience emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation for the profession's future success and sustainability.
![Easy Ways To Avoid A Bad Hire In Public Accounting](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-yan-krukau-7640830_{width}x.jpg?v=1684276543)
This informative blog provides a practical model for demonstrating the cost of a bad hire in public accounting and offers tips to avoid making one. Drawing on 25 years of experience, the author emphasizes the importance of hiring with a purpose, mastering the art of interviewing, verifying beyond the resume, emphasizing team compatibility, and swift decision-making.
![Elevating Your Advisory Services](http://accountests.co.nz/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433822_1_{width}x.jpg?v=1682560062)
As businesses face a growing demand for experienced and reliable financial guidance, accounting firms are striving to offer more advanced, personalized services such as Virtual CFO and Virtual Controller. Find out how to make sure new and existing hires have the knowledge and experience to offer these services to your clients.
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