The Professional Summit - April 2009

Tougher Tax Season Means Growing Demand for Accountants

For every economic low point in 2008, and seemingly in 2009, there are some high notes for certain industries. Fortune magazine recently named several high-profile financial firms as having some of the strongest and most stable career growth, weathering the recession and economic downturn.
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How Finance Pros can use "Transferable" Skills in a Down Economy

On Wall Street and beyond, the roar of the bear is deafening. Job cutbacks have been fierce. Working and laid-off professionals alike are taking stock. For many, the focus is on transferable skills — capabilities that can be parlayed into new opportunities. The key is to think creatively and be flexible. Here are five strategies for landing on your feet — and maybe even a few rungs up the ladder.

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