Bookkeeping Job Search Guide

Bookkeepers qualifications, qualities and soft skills. Expedite your job search and be in control of your career path.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.3

- Prepare to become a qualified bookkeeper
- Assess your bookkeeping skills and competencies by completing the Bookkeeping Hiring Test
- Understand the job market and specific duties and responsibilities for various job postings related to bookkeeping

What you'll learn

Prepare to become a qualified bookkeeper
Assess your bookkeeping skills and competencies by completing the Bookkeeping Hiring Test
Understand the job market and specific duties and responsibilities for various job postings related to bookkeeping
Interview confidently by fully understanding the requirements of the bookkeeping job you are applying for
Learn how to obtain relevant experience to better qualify for a bookkeeping position
Discover and practice desired soft skills in the workplace

* Requirements

* This is course relevant for a job seeker
* someone who's planning on a career makeover into the bookkeeping profession

Description

You're Hired! Bookkeeping Job Search Guide – Discover and learn the qualifications, qualities and soft skills employers require from a bookkeeper. Learn what bookkeepers do in the workplace for an exciting career makeover and be in control of your career path and be successful doing what you enjoy.

Inside the course, complete the Bookkeeper's Hiring Test used by employers to screen candidates designed to honestly assess and measure your accounting and bookkeeping skills. Learn through this test what you need to learn or know that you're ready for that next job interview!

Bookkeeping job opportunities are growing every day. You want to translate your skills towards a bookkeeping but don't know where to begin. This course is designed to make it easy for job seekers to learn what qualifications employers are looking for from candidates; the education, training, & experience requirements along with the qualities and soft skills needed to be successful on the job. You will also learn what and how to earn the 'functional expertise' you need to be successful.

Given my professional background as your instructor, I will offer suggestions and insight from an employer's lens how your resume can stand out from the rest. I promote and encourage a lively class through the discussion forum. Expect me to respond to you within 24 hours or less.

If you are considering a career in bookkeeping either as your first job, a career makeover or advance your career; this course is an excellent place for you to start.

I'd be delighted to be your bookkeeping career coach on the inside!

Who this course is for:

  • Job Seekers who want to understand the bookkeeping profession
  • Job Seekers who want to learn the skillset of a successful bookkeeper
  • Job Seekers who are looking to switch careers
  • Recent college graduates
  • Current undergraduates

Course content

5 sections • 13 lectures

Bookkeeping Job Search Course Introduction Preview 02:54

This lecture is a brief overview of what you will expect to accomplish after completing the course.

Dr. Jacinto's Student Testimonials Preview 03:02

Student testimonials from Dr. Majo Jacinto's college students and graduates.

Bookkeepers Responsibilities Preview 12:46

What do bookkeepers do in the workplace? What relationships do they have with vendors, customers, employees, management, external accounts and government agencies?

Types of Bookkeepers Preview 09:46

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Auditing Clerk, Accounting Clerk and Full Charge Bookkeeper

Work Environment and Schedule Preview 02:56

Full Time & Part time opportunities, work schedule, deadlines & work conditions

Job Outlook in the United States Preview 04:02

Growth rate for bookkeeping opportunities in the United States through 2022.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements Preview 04:14

Minimum qualifications required to become a bookkeeper. Opportunities to obtain experience.

Qualities of a Good Bookkeeper Preview 04:00

Qualities that employers are looking for from bookkeeping candidates

Recommended Training for bookkeepers Preview 04:33

What are the recommended training courses and how to obtain these training?

Soft Skills desired in the Workplace Preview 03:41

Personal qualities, habits and social graces that are highly desired by organizations for their employees to possess.

Pre-Employment Test for Bookkeepers Instructions Preview 00:34

Pre-Employment Test for Bookkeepers