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I would like to know how competitive the job market is and what kind of skills are in demand for an Assistant Accountant.
2 answers - Asked By: Echo - 3/3/2009
Things like medical assistant, accountant, or any others.. I want to do a 1-2 year program and get school over with to start making good money?
4 answers - Asked By: Leah - 6/24/2010
I was offered administrative assistant job based in another state. I applied not knowing it was work from home. I did not have to pay and it does not come across as a scam. Is working from home a new legit job opportunity or are they all scams?
7 answers - Asked By: Beandip, b****r, Bean, Gil - 11/2/2011
I finished MBA (Fin) in India since 2002 and i worked as an assistant accountant for one year. Now iam staying in Boston. and here I would like to pursue my career in accounting field and i dont have any work experince in USA. Could any one suggest me how i can pursue further?
1 answer - Asked By: vidya k - 12/30/2007
I have Egyptian bachelor degree in accounting which is equivalent to standard British bachelor degree in accounting. I have exemption from F1toF4 in ACCA Exams. Can I find trainee vacancy or a job as assistant accountant according to this qualification in the UK, or it would be better to set to F5?
1 answer - Asked By: Koki - 8/4/2008
I run my own computer business on the side. Well when my boss found out that I did this they assumed I would work on all of their computers. On my side job I charge $20 an hour. During my daytime job I make $9 an hour. Is there any way to create an invoice and send to them for the remaining $11 or can I say no to not fixing their computers. I was hired as an assistant accountant not an IT personnel.
8 answers - Asked By: Ziggy - 12/14/2009
I reckon men are generally harder to get a proper accounting job like assistant/ graduate accountant role in Australia. Is this a fact or myth?
1 answer - Asked By: ExKnightOnlinePlayer - 11/10/2008
I have been working for this company for 3 months. ever since i joined it as a diploma holder from school i have never worked in one position for 3 weeks. like i worked as a stock controller, a petty cashier, an assistant accountant. but the latest development where very demoting.they told me to go and work as a cashier at the bar which i feel very not comfortable with. i resigned. Can i be wrong? should i take back my job as a cashier at the bar. the problem is am a Muslim and this contradicts my faith. please help.
7 answers - Asked By: Blove102 - 12/25/2007
I find after a typical day grinding away at construction it is very hard to stay alert to do figures and taxes and such to keep the business organized. I cant really afford an assistant or accountant and dont have a spouse to help out. Any strategies out there that may help out?
2 answers - Asked By: carpentryman05 - 2/16/2007
Hi, i am just wondering if like assistants, to jobs that qualify for h1b visas, would also qualify? such as a nurse assistant, accountant assistant etc anyone know?
2 answers - Asked By: Dylan J - 7/19/2008
Are there any jobs you can do at home? Thanks .All I can afford is community college, so this is as high as I can go anyway.
2 answers - Asked By: lady nightshade - 10/23/2011
I noticed for many of the film crew members, they have done several things: for exmample, like production coordinator, camera assistant, production accountant, etc.. for one person! I'm just wondering how that works, do they work for a production company that trains them? how can a crew member specialized in a specific area gain experience/training/get to work on another (many times completely unrelated) area?
1 answer - Asked By: Mizzie - 6/9/2009
Im in the 12th grade and I love math so im thinking of becoming an accountant. What type of job should i get so that i can get some experience
1 answer - Asked By: sheda - 10/9/2008
I graduated college a year and a half ago with a bachelors in accounting. I took a job as a bookkeeper/accountant assistant at a small business. The people I work for are great but my only option for advancement is the owners position. She does the accounting. I have become bored at my work and am not feeling challenged. Is it too soon to move on? My bosses have treated me so great and like having me around. How do I quit a job like this?
6 answers - Asked By: KAH - 11/4/2008
If I got all certificates and course work done and landed a job as an accountant's assistant, what are the needed steps or degrees needed to get ahead in this situation?
1 answer - Asked By: HMM - 3/18/2009
Im going to be 18 this year and Im graduating high school early and want to work on a cruise ship, what type of jobs are there for me? But I dont want to clean rooms or be a waitress.
4 answers - Asked By: Jenn - 3/22/2010
I'm in year 10 and I'm doing my first lot of work experience and I need some jobs ideas. I'm good at design and I'm good at maths. I need four realistic things I can put down.
2 answers - Asked By: Marko - 6/2/2009
I'm interested in working with children. So i was wondering what are the different kind of jobs are in a childrens hospital.
2 answers - Asked By: Abby - 11/21/2012
I've been questionning myself about my dream job lately and I've found out that I got a huge passion about music. I'd like to know if I can fit that interest into a career in the radio industry somehow. Can somebody help me?
1 answer - Asked By: nmfrboga - 3/23/2007
I'd like to know if a staff assistant III is higher than a staff assitant II or I? Is it the higher the number, the higher the position?
3 answers - Asked By: liv - 1/9/2008
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