Useful Career Websites

Great sites for job hunting, resumé and interview tips, career planning, and more!

National Accounting Firms
Accounting Organizations and Associations
Accounting/Business Career Information
Accounting Job Seeker Sites

 National Accounting Firms

• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• KPMG
• PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Accounting Organizations and Associations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 
• Beta Alpha Psi  
• CT State Board of Accountancy
• Financial Accounting Standards Board
• National State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) 
• StartHereGoPlaces 

Accounting/Business Career Information

• Accountemps - Direct link to free resources from Robert Half International and Accountemps such as the latest salary guide, Glossary of Job Descriptions in Accounting and Finance, and How to Get Ahead in Accounting and Finance.
• Bureau of Labor Statistics – This site offers a wealth of information related to jobs and the economy. Sections featured on the site include links to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, earnings and employment studies and data, international and statewide statistics, links to labor magazines and tools to calculate inflation and/or wages. 
• Job Web - Career development and job search advice for new college graduates.
• Next Generation Accountant  –  For the next generation of accountants, this site is frequently updated with information on rapidly changing business and professional trends. In the "Career Tips" section, topics include resume guidelines, e-resumes, interview tips, networking and the importance of soft skills.
• Princeton Review – This site offers news and advice for college and career including scholarship information, college exploration, career planning, and test preparation.   
• SmartPros –  With its strong focus on accounting, this site features industry news, e-newsletters, special member discounts and industry alerts. The Career Center has articles that offer tips on finding a job and career advancement, salary data, information on professional designations such as CPA, CMA or CFM.
• Young CPA Network - Gain information and resources designed for new and soon-to-be CPAs including sections about mentors, career planning and development, networking, Work/Life Balance, and professional issues.

Accounting Job Seeker Sites 

• AICPA Career Center - Search for accounting and finance jobs.  Post your resume online.
• CareerBank – Site that specializes in careers in accounting, finance, and banking.  Its features include job directories by state, company and field as well as up-to-date news and hot topics, resume posting, and other useful links.
• CareerBuilder 
• Career Focus  – Career Focus is a company located in Mahwah, New Jersey. Representatives meet graduates to help develop a career plan that best suits their needs and pocketbooks. They will provide you with tools that can enhance your chances of getting hired. Online they offer information on resume and cover letter writing as well as advice on interview skills.
• Monster 
• MSN Careers 
• The Riley Guide – The Riley Guide is a directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet. It is primarily intended to provide instruction for job seekers on how to use the Internet to their best advantage. This is where prospective employees can prepare for a job search, get help with resume and cover letters, receive information on networking, interviewing and negotiating skills and obtain salary data.
• RobertHalf Finance and Accounting – RobertHalf is the world’s largest specialized placement service for accounting and financial professionals.  This site features access to the its yearly Salary Guide, articles and press releases, and the option to view jobs and post your resume.