| Searching/Applying for Jobs |
| Can I make multiple selections for tax skills and locations? |
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Yes. You may select as many as you like.
(back to top of page) | | How do I apply for a job on Careers In Tax? |
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When you find a position you are interested in, either from Search Job Postings or as the result of a Tax Job Alert, select the View Job Posting button. The description of the job will appear. Select the Apply Now button. At this point you will select a cover letter to send, if desired, and select which resume version you’d like to send. Also, you may be asked to answer a series of questions from the company to help them better determine your qualifications. Select the Preview Application button to review the information that will be sent to the company. After reviewing your application, you may select the Edit Application button, if necessary. If you do not wish to make any adjustments to your application, select the Apply button.
(back to top of page) | | How do I apply for jobs? |
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When you find a job you’d like to apply for, click the Apply Now! button at the bottom to the left of the screen. The next screen will show the Name of the company and the position. You will be asked to select a cover letter (if desired) and a resume to submit with your application. You may Edit your cover letter or resume at this point if desired. The company may have included some questions they would like each applicant to answer. The answers will help them further evaluate your qualifications. Select Preview to view your final application. The final application will include your personal/profile information you completed when you registered for your account. You may Edit your application at this point, if desired. Select Apply to submit your application.
(back to top of page) | | How do I delete my saved jobs? |
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Go to Tax Job Seeker/Job Search/View Saved Jobs. There will be a list of your previously saved job postings. Locate the job posting you’d like to remove, and select the Delete button. Saved job postings will be automatically deleted one year after date posted.
(back to top of page) | | How do I delete my saved jobs? Go to Tax Job Seeker/Job Search/View Saved Jobs. |
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There will be a list of your previously saved job postings. Locate the job posting you’d like to remove, and select the Delete button. Saved job postings will be automatically deleted one year after date posted.
(back to top of page) | | How do I save a job posting? |
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Results from Search Job Postings or a Tax Job Alert will appear in a list format. Check the box next to each posting you wish to save and then click the Save button. Saved job postings will be automatically deleted one year after date posted.
(back to top of page) | | How do I search for tax jobs? Go to Tax Job Seeker/Job Search/Search Job Postings. |
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Select the type of tax skills you are seeking in a position, your location preferences, and employment type. If you are looking for a position within a specific company, enter that company’s name. The key word area can be used to further customize your search, by entering specific words that would be unique to the position you are seeking.
Utilizing Tax Job Alerts will save you time by automatically notifying you when a new position appears on Careers In Tax and matches your criteria. Go to Tax Job Seeker/Job Search/Tax Job Alerts. You will create a title for the Alert for your identification purposes. You select the email address for notification, email format and frequency of notification. You may create up to five Alerts.
(back to top of page) | | How do I sort my job posting search result? |
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When you conduct a search for a position, the results will appear in a list format. The list may be viewed in a brief or detailed format. You have the option of saving positions that are of interest, and making notes about the position. The postings will be saved for one year from the date they were originally posted.
(back to top of page) | | How do I view my saved jobs? |
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Go to Tax Job Seeker/Job Search/View Saved Jobs. You will see a list of previously saved job postings, which can be sorted by Company, City, State or Date Posted. You can view the details of the position by selecting View Job Posting.
(back to top of page) | | How do I view my saved jobs? Go to Tax Job Seeker/Job Search/View Saved Jobs. |
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You will see a list of previously saved job postings, which can be sorted by Company, City, State or Date Posted. You can view the details of the position by selecting View Job Posting.
(back to top of page) | | May I search and apply for jobs through Careers In Tax without being registered? |
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You may search the job postings without being registered. However, you must be registered to apply for a position through Careers In Tax.
(back to top of page) | | What are some search tips for using Keywords? |
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Keywords are specific words or phrases that may be found in a job description. Using fewer keywords may produce broader results, whereas using a phrase of keywords may produce more specific, targeted results. Use any combination of upper and lower case – the keyword field is not case sensitive. You will also select how you want to utilize keywords in your search. For example, if you select Any, you will see jobs that contain at least one of the keywords you listed. If you select All or Exactly, the results will contain all of the keywords or the exact phrase you selected.
(back to top of page) | | What does it mean when a job posting lists the company name as “confidential”? |
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For various reasons, a company may need to keep a job opening private. Under these circumstances, they request that the name of the company not be revealed in the job description. You can still apply for the position just as you would with a non-confidential employer. The only difference is, you won’t know the name of the company that has the open position.
(back to top of page) | | Why do I need notes on my saved jobs? |
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The Note feature is provided as a convenience for site users. It can be used to record reminders about the company or position, such as due diligence findings, date you submitted your application, etc.
(back to top of page) | | Why is the company name listed as “Confidential”? |
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For various reasons, a company may need to keep a job opening private. Under these circumstances, they request that the name of the company not be revealed in the job description. You can still apply for the position through Careers In Tax just as you would with a non-confidential employer.
(back to top of page) | | Account Registration/Profile |
| Can I change my user name? |
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Yes. Use your existing username and password to log on to your account through Tax Job Seeker. Select My Account. Enter the new username. Be sure to select “Update My Information” at the bottom of the page to record your changes.
(back to top of page) | | Can I make multiple selections for tax skills, software skills, education, certifications and locations? |
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Yes. For tax skills and software skills select as many as applicable including the number of years’ experience. For certifications, education and locations, select multiple items by holding down the CTRL key while making selections.
(back to top of page) | | How do I change my username and/or password? |
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Use your existing username and password to log on to your account through Tax Job Seeker. Select “My Account”. Enter your new username and/or password. Be sure to select “Update My Information” at the bottom of the page to record your changes.
(back to top of page) | | How do I edit my personal information? |
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Your personal information may be edited at any time. Log on to your account through Tax Job Seeker and select “My Account”. Edit the desired information. Be sure to select “Update My Information” at the bottom of the page to record your changes.
(back to top of page) | | How do I register? |
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Go to Tax Job Seeker and select “Register Today”. Complete the requested information and select “Save” at the end of the registration to submit your information. You will receive an email containing a link to activate your account. After activating and logging in to your account, select “Resumes/Cover Letters” from the navigational bar to attach your resume and/or cover letter to your account.
(back to top of page) | | What does it mean if I make my personal information confidential? |
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When you appear in an employer/recruiter’s search results, they will see the words “confidential candidate” in place of your name. They will be able to see your title (if you included it in your registration) and your location. They will not be able to see your company name, any of your contact information or your resume. Should they be interested in talking with you, they will submit a request via Careers In Tax. We will forward that request to you via email and you will make the decision regarding whether or not to contact. The privacy feature can be turned on or off at any time by accessing your Account Profile and checking or unchecking the privacy box. Be sure to select “Update My Information” to save your changes.
(back to top of page) | | What if I forget my password? |
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Select “Forgot Password?” on the Tax Job Seeker log in screen. Submit the email address that is associated with your account. Your will receive an email from Careers In Tax. Follow the link and correctly answer your secret question. You can then enter your account profile and create a new password.
(back to top of page) | | Why must I choose hourly or annual salary for compensation? |
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In most instances, compensation is related to the employment type. For instance, the majority of contract positions are paid on an hourly basis, while most full time positions are salaried. Part time positions could be hourly or salaried. Select the compensation type based on the type of employment you are seeking.
(back to top of page) | | E-Resume to Staffing Firms |
| How do I activate E-resume to Staffing Firms? |
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Log in to your Careers In Tax account profile and select “Pricing Information” from the navigational menu. Select “E Resume to Staffing Firms”, and select which version of your resume and cover letter you’d like to send.
(back to top of page) | | I’m not interested in relocating at this time. Can I specify the locations of Staffing Firms that receive my resume? |
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All of the staffing firms registered with Careers In Tax receive the E-resume to Staffing Firms. Many of these firms handle positions that are in locations other than their office location. Use your cover letter to let them know your location preferences.
(back to top of page) | | What is E-resume to Staffing Firms? |
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This feature forwards your resume and cover letter via email to firms in our nationwide registry of staffing firms. Your resume will be sent to firms that represent tax professionals, giving you a more extensive network of job opportunities. If you have more than one resume and cover letter on your account, you select which ones you’d like us to send. Careers In Tax will handle the rest.
(back to top of page) | | Resumes & Cover Letters |
| Can I view or edit my resume/cover letter? |
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Yes. Select Tax Job Seeker/My Account/Resume/Cover Letters. Use the Edit button to view or make changes to your resume or cover letter.
(back to top of page) | | How do I delete my resume/cover letter? |
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Select Tax Job Seeker/My Account/Resume/Cover Letters. Select the Edit button. Enter the new title for your resume.
(back to top of page) | | How do I make my resume confidential? |
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At the end of your Tax Job Seeker Account Profile, you will find a section titled “Privacy”. Check the box labeled “Make my personal information and resume confidential to employers.” Be sure to select “Update My Information” to save your changes.
(back to top of page) | | How do I post my resume/cover letter? |
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You must have activated your account to post a resume and/or cover letter. Log in to your Tax Job Seeker Account. You may either select “Resumes/Cover Letters” from the navigational bar or select the Add button under the heading Resume in your Account Profile. You may upload a Word document, or you can paste or create an online resume.
(back to top of page) | | How many resumes/cover letters can I have? |
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You may have 2 resumes and 2 cover letters. Resume 1 will be your primary resume seen by employers/recruiters when your name appears in their search results.
(back to top of page) | | The formatting on my resume did not hold when I utilized the create/paste online resume feature. What should I do? |
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Open the pulldown menu on the box labeled “Format” and select “Normal”. Then select one of the three icons directly above the Format box, depending on what format you’re pasting from. Then paste your resume.
(back to top of page) | | Tax Job Alerts |
| How do I change my Tax Job Alerts? |
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Select Tax Job Seeker/My Account/View Tax Job Alerts. All of your current Tax Job Alerts will be listed. Select the one you’d like to change, and click the Edit button. Make the desired changes, and then select the Update Tax Job Alert button.
(back to top of page) | | How do I create a Tax Job Alert? |
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Select Tax Job Seeker/My Account/Tax Job Alerts. Complete the requested information. Enter the email address at which you would like to receive the alerts, and the desired email format. The email address can be different than the email address you entered in your Account Profile.
(back to top of page) | | How do I view my Tax Job Alerts? |
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Select Tax Job Seeker/My Account/Tax Job Alerts. All of your current Tax Job Alerts will be listed.
(back to top of page) | | How many Tax Job Alerts can I have? |
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You may create up to six alerts. (back to top of page)
(back to top of page) | | What is a Tax Job Alert? |
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A Tax Job Alert is an automated feature that allows you to select the type of position you are seeking, and then be notified by Careers In Tax when a position becomes available that matches your selected criteria. You select how often you want to be notified about new positions.
(back to top of page) | | Tax Career Resources |
| Do I have to be registered with Careers In Tax to utilize Tax/Career Resources? |
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No. It is a service we offer to any users of our Web site.
(back to top of page) | | What is Tax/Career Resources? |
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It is a centralized location of links, featuring eight areas of interest to tax professionals. In addition to links for seminars, associations, and tax information/research, it also includes an area for company research, relocation resources, and a resume and interview knowledgebase.
(back to top of page) | | Career Development |
| Do I have to be registered with Careers In Tax to access Career Development? |
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No. Career Development is a service we offer to any users of our Web site.
(back to top of page) | | Is there a fee for the Career Development products? |
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Yes. The prices vary depending on the product or combination of products selected, and the choice of interpretation results. Select the products of interest and complete the form at the bottom of the screen to receive additional product information and pricing.
(back to top of page) | | What is Career Development? |
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It is a selection of personal assessment tools which can help you advance in your career. These assessments are computer generated and include personalized results based on your answers. The customized report will give you insight into your positive and negative behaviors and how they can affect your career success. Suggestions will be given regarding adjustment of specific behaviors to advance your career.
(back to top of page) | | Staffing Firm/Tax Consulting Firm Search |
| Do I have to be registered with Careers In Tax to search for a Tax Consulting Firm or a Staffing Firm? |
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No. Our registry of Tax Consulting Firms and Staffing Firms is a service we offer to any users of our Web site.
(back to top of page) | | How do I save a Tax Consulting Firm or Staffing Firm? |
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You must be logged in to your Tax Job Seeker account to be able to save firms. To save individual Firms, check the Box to the left of the firm’s name on the search results page. If you would like to save all the Firms that appear in your search results, check the Select All box at the bottom of the screen.
(back to top of page) | | How do I search for a Tax Consulting Firm or Staffing Firm? |
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There are two ways to do this. If you are logged in to your Tax Job Seeker account, you can enter through the Tax Job Seeker area. The advantage to entering this way is it allows you to save Notes about a specific Tax Consulting Firm or Staffing Firm. You can also access Tax Consulting Firms or Staffing Firms through the Careers In Tax home page, and then select Tax Consulting Firm Search or Staffing Firm Search. Your search results will appear in a list format and can be viewed in brief or detailed presentation. You can sort the firms by Firm Name, City or State.
(back to top of page) | | How do I view my saved Tax Consulting Firms or Staffing Firms? |
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Go to Tax Job Seeker/Tax Consulting (or Staffing) Firm Search/View Saved Tax Consulting (or Staffing) Firms. Your previously saved firms will appear in a list format which can be sorted by Firm Name, City or State. Select the View Firm button for the firm you would like to see.
(back to top of page) | | Why do I need notes on my saved Tax Consulting Firms or Staffing Firms? |
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The Note feature is provided as a convenience for site users. It can be used to record any reminders about the firm, due diligence findings, etc. Keep in mind that the note feature is only available if you are logged in to your Tax Job Seeker account.
(back to top of page) | | Miscellaneous |
| How can I contact Careers In Tax? |
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You can reach us via e-mail at customerservice@careersintax.com or 1(866) 967-5829
(back to top of page) | | How can I find out if my resume is being accessed by employers? |
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Account statistics allow you to track activity regarding your resume, such as how often it is appearing in search results and how often it is being viewed. Go to Tax Job Seeker/My Account/Account Statistics.
(back to top of page) | | Spotlight My Resume |
| How do I activate Spotlight My Resume? |
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Log in to your Careers In Tax account profile and select “Pricing Information” from the navigational menu. Spotlight My Resume is available in 30, 60 or 90 day increments.
(back to top of page) | | What is Spotlight My Resume? |
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Spotlight My Resume is a unique feature that draws employers to you. Your qualifications will be highlighted in a special color and you’ll move to the top tier of search results. This helps you stand out from the crowd and get noticed by employers, resulting in more interview possibilities.
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