Accounting and Finance Blog

Shortlisted job candidates are not the only ones who need to prep for a financial analyst interview. See how hiring managers should and can prepare as well.

Big data is changing the way business is done. The advent of big data is breathing new life into the business analyst job description, opening new avenues of responsibility and corresponding increases in compensation for highly skilled professionals in the field.

While it is true that a single typo on your resume can damage your chances of landing a job interview, all errors are not created equal. For example, if you’re a strong candidate with highly marketable skills, a hiring manager might be willing to ignore the fact that you wrote to instead of too.

Baby boomers may be nearing – and, in some cases, passing – the traditional retirement age. Find out why financial executives said they aren’t concerned about losing these employees to retirement in the next couple of years.

Demand is strong for business analysts, whether they’re specialists in business systems or data analysis. However, if you want to get the attention of hiring managers, you need to make sure your business analyst resume fits the job you’re pursuing.