How can I get a Bookkeeper job withoutHi , my question are , I have been working with people for 12 years, I ' m working with the family, taking care their children. I ' m a high school graduated from my country. But i have been living in US for 13 years now. I am 41- years -old and i' m taking Accounting Certificate program. I have been thinking to get a bookkeeper job , but i didn ' t experience with Accounting before , How can i get a job.? Please need some advice.. I will be very appreciate that very much.
Your certificate should help you somewhat in your search. Try contacting someplace like Accountemps and tell them you're looking for an entry-level bookkeeping position. Once you complete your certificate, go to the career services office at the college and tell them what you're looking for, a lot of times they can point you in the right direction. Something to consider as well- while Bookkeepers generally don't get all of the "glory" that accountants do, their job is not easy- it requires knowledge of all aspects of accounting. Thanks , But i only have a high school deploma and i have no experience with any of them. Are you a member of a church or other non profit organization? Most small businesses use an accounting software package such as QUickbooks. If you could get some hands on experience using Quickbooks that could help you land a paying job down the road. Ask to talk to the treasurer of your church or other non profit group and see if they would like to train someone as a backup bookkeeper. You get a mentor who can teach you the software program and basic accounting work - they get a backup volunteer for their organization. You might want to start with some English classes on how to use proper grammar/language in your writing. If you have been here for 13 years, you should be better able to communicate in English. Sorry to sound so blunt, but if I were a hiring manager reviewing resumes that would be the first thing I notice, plus no previous experience, guess where your resume would go? Finishing your Certification will get you in the door of many places in an entry-level capacity. However, for a position as an accoutant or an accountant's assistant, you will need and Associates or Bachelors Degree. When you contact the appropriate hiring entity, make sure that your letter states your intent to procure the appropriate degree. The hiring person will view thisas a sign that you are serious about a career in the Accounting field. Make sure that you use proper grammer, punctuation and spelling. Your verb tenses are very important. You cannot use a plural verb in the same sentence with a singular verb. Your spacing between words and letters within words definately needs to be paid attention to. Post your resume and cover letter (without identifying information) on the two corresponding boards for feedback. If you have to go to a counseling center for diction lessons or possibly to tone down your accent to allow the interviewer to better understand your sentences, then do it. | |
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