by Donna Robson | Jan 15, 2023 | Bookkeeping, job searching, resume, the Career Academy
Experience is a critical component of your job application, but it shouldn’t be limited to bookkeeping work. Most job ads will ask for ‘suitably qualified’ or ‘experience in a similar role’ in an effort to attract the best candidates, however that doesn’t mean that...
by Donna Robson | Dec 1, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Career, job searching, jobs, resume, the Career Academy, Training Courses, Xero Training
Identifying your skill gaps and refreshing your resumé are CRITICAL to winning the job of your dreams. You’d be forgiven for thinking that your resumé only needs updating when you change jobs or complete a training course. Twenty years ago this would have been...
by Donna Robson | Nov 22, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Career, job searching, jobs, MYOB Training, the Career Academy, Training Courses, Xero Training
Overcome your fears and take your career to the NEXT LEVEL. If you’ve ever had to deliver a presentation, sit an exam or attend an important job interview, you will have most likely experienced the palpitating heart and sweaty palms that accompany any of us in a high...
by Donna Robson | Nov 10, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Digital Marketing Certificate, Google Ads, Online Business Startup, Online Marketing, Sales Training Courses, Start a Bookkeeping Business, the Career Academy, Training Courses, Work Remotely
What will potential clients see when they click on your Google Ad? A well crafted Google Ad with an attractive offer will improve your click through rate, but what your bookkeeping prospects see next will decide whether or not they take the next step towards booking...
by Donna Robson | Nov 3, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Career, Content Marketing, Customer Service Jobs, Digital Marketing Certificate, Google Ads, Online Business Startup, Online Customer Service, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Start a Bookkeeping Business, the Career Academy, Training Courses, Virtual Assistant, Work Remotely
Learn how to use paid ads effectively to attract new clients and grow your online business. Businesses offering professional services such as bookkeeping, customer service or virtual assistant services typically find themselves competing against other businesses who...
by Donna Robson | Aug 25, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Career, Online Business Startup, Online Customer Service, Online Marketing, Sales Training Courses, Start a Bookkeeping Business, the Career Academy, Virtual Assistant, Work Remotely
Self-employment and work from home opportunities are available for ALL budgets. When it comes to starting their own businesses many people assume that money is a barrier to entry. This doesn’t have to be the case. Your skills, experience and work ethic also have...
by Donna Robson | Jul 28, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Career, job searching, MYOB Training, Online Business Startup, Online Marketing, Sales Training Courses, Start a Bookkeeping Business, the Career Academy, Xero Training
Give your Xero bookkeeping prospects a clear reason to choose your ad over your competitor’s. We’ve written in the past about creating a compelling ad to attract potential clients and the importance of periodically refreshing your ad to stay relevant. However...
by Donna Robson | Jul 20, 2022 | Career, Content Marketing, Customer Service Jobs, Online Business Startup, Online Marketing, Sales Training Courses, Social Media Marketing, the Career Academy, Virtual Assistant, Work Remotely
Earn income online while working remotely from home We’ve written in the past about starting or buying an online business, the benefit of owning digital assets and the different ways you can earn an income online while working remotely from home. Affiliate...
by Donna Robson | May 25, 2022 | Bookkeeping, job searching, jobs, MYOB Training, Online Business Startup, Online Customer Service, resume, Start a Bookkeeping Business, the Career Academy, Training Courses, Xero Training
How to Get the Industry Experience You Need for Junior Bookkeeping Jobs Many BAS agents and accounting firms will require you to have a formal qualification before considering you for a bookkeeping role. A Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting will provide you...
by Donna Robson | May 23, 2022 | Bookkeeping, job searching, Online Business Startup, Sales Training Courses, Start a Bookkeeping Business, the Career Academy, Uncategorized
Which of these calls would YOU make to earn income and find work as a bookkeeper? At first glance, making calls to potential clients and employers may seem incredibly daunting, but with the right techniques and a bit of practice you’ll become much more comfortable and...
by Donna Robson | May 8, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Career, cover letter, job searching, jobs, Online Customer Service, resume, the Career Academy, Training Courses, Uncategorized
Get job ads in your inbox and find out which skills businesses are looking for. Bookkeeping and payroll jobs are advertised regularly, however if you want to be eligible for the top jobs it pays to keep yourself informed about what employers are looking for. Setting...
by Donna Robson | May 6, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Career, Customer Service Jobs, job searching, jobs, the Career Academy, Virtual Assistant, Work Remotely
There are dozens of new office admin & bookkeeping job ads EVERY day, even for remote workers! Find out how to get them via email When you’re serious about finding a good office administration or bookkeeping job it pays to have alerts set up on the most popular...
by Donna Robson | Apr 16, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Online Business Startup, Online Marketing, Sales Training Courses, Start a Bookkeeping Business, the Career Academy, Virtual Assistant
Regularly updating your Xero bookkeeping service ad to reflect your skills growth and flexibility will help you you find your ideal clients. When you place your first ad for Xero Bookkeeping services you are likely to receive a burst of initial enquiries followed by a...
by Donna Robson | Jan 6, 2022 | Bookkeeping, Online Business Startup, Online Customer Service, Online Marketing, Sales Training Courses, the Career Academy, Xero Training
You placed an ad for Xero bookkeeping tutoring services and you’re starting to receive inquiries. Congratulations! However, before you start calculating your profits it’s important to gather some basic information from your potential clients – they’re...
by The Career Academy | Aug 14, 2021 | Bookkeeping, Career, job searching, MYOB Training, Online Business Startup, the Career Academy, Xero Training
It doesn’t sound normal does it? Employers normally place job ads in Seek and write up a good job description so job seekers can find the job and apply. That’s the traditional job seeker approach but these are interesting times and how people find accounts...
by The Career Academy | Dec 11, 2020 | cover letter, job searching, jobs, resume, the Career Academy
Cover letters introduce you to the employer and lay out how the experience and skills in your resume make you a great match for the job they have advertised. So, what do employers think about cover letters? What makes a good impression, and what are the potential...
by The Career Academy | Mar 16, 2020 | Work Remotely, Customer Service Jobs, the Career Academy, Virtual Assistant
The cost of housing and the desire for parents to give their kids some backyard and fresh air is driving families to the outer suburbs or regional areas and these days it’s very possible to work remotely. The problem for many employers has traditionally been how...
