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You've been called back for a second interview for a job that you really want. That second interview is a good sign: it means that the company is seriously considering making you a new member of their team. That doesn't mean, however, that you're in the clear. This opportunity also means that the company wants to know more about you before making a decision--and there can be a pool of other candidates who have the same opportunity.

At Atlantic Group, we know how important it is to find the right talent for your open positions, as well as how fulfilling the right position can be for a great candidate. Recently, Atlantic Group caught up with a former candidate who was placed as a Program supervisor.

Phone interviews can be daunting, no matter what level of experience you have. It can often be difficult to establish a rapport with an interviewer over the phone and might be difficult to contain your nervousness during the conversation.

Does your company have open finance/accounting positions which are taking longer to fill than you had projected? Leaving finance and accounting roles open for too long can cause headaches for your organization.

Prior to an accounting interview, you want to prepare yourself for the most common questions you'll face. Ideally, you want to rehearse your answers so that you're able to conduct a smoother interview, raising the odds that you'll be able to secure a place in the organization of your choice.

Your resume is your first and best opportunity to generate the interest of hiring managers and recruiters. Your resume tells the tale of your career path and helps employers identify your fit for their needs. An unpolished resume seldom gets a second glance.

While people in the past had concerns about changing jobs too often, today we are less inclined to linger too long in one place, taking advantage of several opportunities throughout the course of our careers.

Recruiting the right candidate is hard. It takes time, commitment, and the ability to make decisions that can greatly impact an organization

Candidates that are in transition may submit resumes which feature long gaps in employment, short stints at several employers in a few years, or an inconsistent message. Each of these things will typically raise red flags about a candidates’ ability to do the job, or stay at the company, if hired.

There are several career paths for finance and accounting professionals to explore. They can work for non-profits, private companies, small businesses, Fortune 500 organizations, startups, and more.