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Navigating San Diego's Accounting and Financial Market: A Guide for Job Seekers

Explore the dynamics of San Diego's accounting and financial market with this comprehensive guide. Understand the current landscape, key industries like biotechnology and telecommunications, and the role of recruiters in your career planning. Learn the best times to job search, how to approach recruiters, and what to expect from the recruitment process. This resource emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement and self-preparation in a competitive job environment, providing valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

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Navigating San Diego's Accounting and Financial Market: A Guide for Job Seekers

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  1. The Accounting and Financial Market in San Diego: How and When to Approach It - With and Without Recruiters IMA 3/13/03

  2. Introduction • The Current San Diego Market • The Accounting and Financial Market • Recruiters and Career Planning • Q&A

  3. The San Diego Marketplace • Software • Telecommunications • Bioscience • Computers • Military/Defense • Real Estate/Construction • Tourism • Other industries

  4. Diversity in Hi-tech Employment2002 Source: Economic Research Bureau, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

  5. More Reasons to Live in San Diego Source: EDD Monthly Press Release, February 2003

  6. Don’t Prejudge Market Needs

  7. Bumps in the Road • Potential War with Iraq • State Budget Crisis • Erosion in Investor Confidence • Market Slower to re-absorb CFOs • Stock Market still stalled (IPOs)

  8. Good News in San Diego • Diversified Industries • Strong Networking Opportunities • High Quality of Life • Creative/Entrepreneurial Climate • Resilient Workers

  9. How Do I Approach This Market? • When - should I do a job search? • When and Why - should I call a recruiter? • What - should I expect? • How - should I select a recruiter? • What - do I do to prepare?

  10. When Is the Right Time to Look for a New Job? • When you are approached, listen • When you’re not contributing anymore • When your company’s future is tenuous • At least 6 months before you need to

  11. When & Why Call a Recruiter? • Well before it’s critical • Career Information – Salary, market • Relationship – trusted advisor (like a doctor) • Be proactive • Confidential exposure

  12. What Should I Expect from the Relationship • Care and concern • Honest, confidential feedback • Trust and integrity • A wise use of your time • An individual who listens to your needs

  13. What Should I Do to Prepare? • Think about: What you expect • Think about: Your most and least favorite jobs • Think about: Your impression on a recruiter • Be Honest • Ask questions

  14. How to Assure a Mutually Beneficial Relationship • Treat that relationship with value • Offer to help them out periodically • Touch base yearly for a career reality check • Return calls from them • Always tell the truth!!!

  15. Summary • Two years of slowing after 4 years of exceptional growth • Be proactive and lift your head • Bloom where you are planted until the next garden

  16. Q & A

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