How Can I Secure a Remote Job in Finance and Accounting, Despite a Two-Year Career Gap?

Ans: Shri,

Namaste will become Hi & Hello as you pursue remote jobs in USA/UK/AUSTRALIA where you will get used to accepting freedom of faith and expression.

The most important thing,to be considered is embracing & inclusion of all kinds of people from different creeds and cultures.

These countries value people who are not radicalised, education is the process of being educated... in these countries you will find they in fact value expertise from experience..a lot more , than having paper degrees.

Having said so.. You need to get your Social, English Etiquette.. skills , developed to respect each and every fellow colleague. Get pertinent job process knowledge and a degree that matches the JD... which I am informed, you are pursuing!

Analyzing and performing appropriate hedging and funding activities (Forex, swaps, loans, deposits, etc) Overseeing cash and liquidity management through cash flow planning and forecasting. Managing treasury operations and controls (cash pooling/sweeping, forex hedging, etc)

Ans: The first best source to search for a suitable job is LINKEDIN. Fine-tune your LinkedIn Profile & also your Resume. Put Job Alerts in LinkedIn and keep applying for the vacancies, if they match your profile. Try to join some online Certification Courses. As far a Global Remote Jobs are concerned, you can try through LinkedIn or Indeed. However, please note, to be competent among other job seekers in India, you should keep upgrading your skills/certifications. Continue gaining work experience and pursuing online Certifications to boost your confidence. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: Two and a half years of experience is an excellent start. You can use LinkedIn to apply for jobs. Set up job alerts according to your preferred area and experience. Continue applying to jobs that fit your profile on LinkedIn as soon as you receive notifications. If there aren't many work prospects where you are, try to leave if the situation calls for it. In order to stay competitive in the job market, it is also advisable to enroll in any correspondence course offered by a reputable university for an MBA in finance or an MCom, as well as to pursue online courses relevant to your field. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: First step would be to find out what you really want to do. Talk to different people working in different areas to find the kind of work they do. this will help you to shortlist on your career path. Can look at doing courses like Wealth Management, CFA, etc or even MBA.

Ans: It is important to have a strategy to demonstrate your abilities, refresh your knowledge, and impress potential employers when returning to the field of finance and accounting after an absence. You can address the gap in employment by bringing it up in interviews or on your CV. Earn the appropriate credentials by taking classes in areas like tax analysis, financial modeling, and accounting software. Revamp your LinkedIn profile and resume to emphasize your technical abilities and expertise as a finance executive. Use LinkedIn to make the correct connections. On your break, make sure to include any online classes or freelance job you may have. Investigate options for working remotely. Create a strategy to network through LinkedIn, joining groups pertaining to finance, and going to career fairs. Apply for employment more targetedly by making one-of-a-kind resumes and cover letters, highlighting relevant talents, and thinking about freelance or temporary work. Make sure you're well-prepared for interviews by reviewing your previous work, practicing how to operate remotely, and addressing any gaps in your employment. Everyone, no matter how much experience they have, has trouble finding a job and often uses the wrong tactics. You should, if at all feasible, hire a career coach with expertise in "Job Search Strategies," such as Vikram Anand. Further assistance in determining the best way to search for jobs that fit your profile can be provided by them. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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