Listing of AFP News Articleshttp://www.afponline.org/ArticleRss.ashxWed, 22 May 2013 12:04:25 -0400Wed, 22 May 2013 12:04:25 -0400Attendees at last week's CTC Treasury Management Forum agreed that for treasurers to progress in their careers, it is essential that they gain a broad range of experience outside the treasury group.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Treasury_and_Finance_Pros_Need_Broad_Experience_to_Advance.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Treasury_and_Finance_Pros_Need_Broad_Experience_to_Advance.htmlYou are most marketable as a passive job candidate. Here are three recommendations for using LinkedIn Recruiter, a stealth hiring tool that specifically targets passive candidates.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__How_Companies_Are_Finding_Passive_Job_Candidates.htmlFri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__How_Companies_Are_Finding_Passive_Job_Candidates.htmlFerdinand Jahnel, Vice President and Treasurer at Henry Schein Inc. and AFP Board Member, discusses the challenges and opportunities he has faced throughout his career. A member of AFP since 2005, Jahnel has been a speaker at various AFP events.  http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/AFP_Board_Member_Profile__Ferdinand_Jahnel.htmlWed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/AFP_Board_Member_Profile__Ferdinand_Jahnel.htmlThe Internet has caused a lot of people to adopt a quantitative approach to their job search campaign. What’s a better approach?  Use a qualitative application strategy that I call select and succeed.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Using_Your_Time_Wisely.htmlFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Using_Your_Time_Wisely.htmlThose who are in job search mode want a good job fast and they want the smallest investment (of time and money) possible in securing that good job fast. Is all of that really possible?http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Can_You_Get_a_Good_Job_Fast_.htmlFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Can_You_Get_a_Good_Job_Fast_.htmlCanada’s economy, which lagged in the second half of last year, is expected to pick up, according to a new report from the OECD. One initiative that could help spur some growth in the coming months is the Start-Up Visa program, which launched April 1.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Canadian_Growth_to_Pick_Up_.htmlTue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Canadian_Growth_to_Pick_Up_.htmlDeveloping and retaining talent is a challenge for any treasury department. Even though the U.S. job market is still struggling, an individual with the right combination of education and experience can be a hot commodity. Microsoft’s treasury department has a unique approach.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/How_Microsoft_Develops,_Retains_Treasury_Talent.htmlWed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/How_Microsoft_Develops,_Retains_Treasury_Talent.htmlAt nonprofits, personal fit is every bit as important as professional pedigree. Still, nonprofits may have different philosophical missions than corporations, but operations are no less dependent on sound fiscal policy.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Treasury,_Finance_Executives_Find_Success_at_Nonprofits.htmlFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Treasury,_Finance_Executives_Find_Success_at_Nonprofits.htmlIt’s time to change what we associate with the word “genius.” Start by getting up and looking in the mirror: Can you spot the genius? If not, you may need to change your perspective, because it is there.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Activating_Your_Natural_Genius.htmlFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Activating_Your_Natural_Genius.htmlIn today’s job market, if you apply for a job where you are a perfect match with the stated requirements and responsibilities, you will almost certainly be ignored. What’s causing this situation? Employers have reset the definition of qualified, and kept the existence of the change to themselves.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__The_New_Definition_of_Qualified.htmlFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__The_New_Definition_of_Qualified.htmlTaking control of your career—now, while you are quite marketable— was not only smart, but advantageous. No one has the vested interest in your own career that you have.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Are_You_Replaceable_.htmlFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Are_You_Replaceable_.htmlFor whatever reasons, we humans are fast becoming a population of absent-minded professors.  What does that have to do with job searching?  Employers’ and recruiters’ memories are just as unreliable so you must protect yourself against their forgetfulness.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Making_Yourself_a_Memorable_Job_Candidate.htmlFri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Making_Yourself_a_Memorable_Job_Candidate.htmlAFP recently spoke with Ricardo Losada Revol, Director of Corporate Finance at World Fuel Services.  Like many of his contemporaries, Losada Revol worked in a number of roles before taking on FP&A.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Many_Roles_Can_Lead_to_an_FP_A_Position.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Many_Roles_Can_Lead_to_an_FP_A_Position.htmlRashid Maqsood of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. joined AFP of Canada in 2001 and is currently a member of The Society of Canadian Treasurers. He serves as Vice Chairman and Secretary of the AFP of Canada Board of Directors, which he has been a member of since 2008.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/AFP_of_Canada_Member_Profile__Rashid_Maqsood.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/AFP_of_Canada_Member_Profile__Rashid_Maqsood.htmlCertified Treasury Professionals now have added incentive to participate in next month’s Cyber Attack against Payment Processes (CAPP) Exercise. In addition to testing their organizations’ cybersecurity preparedness, participants will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/CTPs_Can_Earn_Credits_for_Joining_Cyberattack_Exercise.htmlThu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/CTPs_Can_Earn_Credits_for_Joining_Cyberattack_Exercise.htmlThrough a number of meetings and formal discussions, AFP determined that a certification program for FP&A professionals would help define universal principles and standards of practice. The program would also recognize FP&A professionals for their understanding and mastery of complex processes, tools and best practices.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/The_Necessity_of_FP_A_Certification.htmlThu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/The_Necessity_of_FP_A_Certification.htmlFrom a career perspective, what is it that you want to accomplish in 2013? You might not be ready to make a career move, but you might want to make this the year you get fully prepared for a future move.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/2013__New_Year,_New_Goal.htmlThu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/2013__New_Year,_New_Goal.htmlMeeting with the board of directors or producing a deliverable for the CFO can be stressful undertakings for any treasurer. In a panel discussion at the Executive Institute and the recent 2012 AFP Annual Conference in Miami, experts looked at what board members and CFOs expect from their treasury departments.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/What_the_Board_and_CFOs_Expect_Treasurers_to_Deliver.htmlMon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/What_the_Board_and_CFOs_Expect_Treasurers_to_Deliver.html If you interview in corporate finance, expect some companies to present their questions in the form of business cases or word problems. Whatever your answer, explain the rationale behind your thinking. Employers are just as interested in your ability to grasp business strategy as they are in your ability to crunch numbers.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Corporate_Finance_Interview_Questions.htmlWed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Corporate_Finance_Interview_Questions.htmlTake a calming deep breath, find your center and stay balanced, calm, and ready. Are you on a Yoga mat or in a boardroom preparing to negotiate? The techniques learned in Yoga can be applied across a broad spectrum of areas, especially in stressful situations such as negotiating.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Best_Practices__The_Yogi_Negotiator.htmlFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Best_Practices__The_Yogi_Negotiator.htmlCorporates are sure to have questions regarding today’s announcement that AFP is developing the first ever certification for the corporate FP&A profession. To get a better sense of how it came about and how soon AFP members can expect to see it, we spoke with AFP’s Jeff Glenzer, CTP, Managing Director, and Brian Kalish, Finance Practice Lead.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/FP_A_Takes_Center_Stage_with_New_AFP_Certification_Program.htmlFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/FP_A_Takes_Center_Stage_with_New_AFP_Certification_Program.htmlPublic speaking doesn’t come easily to most. So what do you do when your supervisor makes speaking in public a work goal? The answer for one treasury professional: lead a session at AFP Annual Conference.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Six_Tips_on_Public_Speaking_from_a_Treasury_Professional.htmlThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Six_Tips_on_Public_Speaking_from_a_Treasury_Professional.htmlIn today's competitive job market, the only way to achieve the goal of reemployment is to focus on the openings where you have the best chance of success. If you are unable to prove to a potential employer that your will be a superior performer, then applying for the job is a waste of time.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Being_Realistic_About_Your_Job_Search.htmlThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Being_Realistic_About_Your_Job_Search.htmlRecent discussions with members of the Corporate Treasurers Council (CTC) and the Society of Canadian Treasurers (SCT) reaffirmed trends observed during the 2011 Strategic Role of Treasury Survey: treasury is growing in importance within the organization, and is transcending its traditional functions.http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Study__Treasury%E2%80%99s_Role_is_Expanding,_Transcending.htmlThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/pub/res/news/Study__Treasury%E2%80%99s_Role_is_Expanding,_Transcending.htmlThe mythology about online jobseeker groups is that they are places where those in transition can help one another advance their job search.  While they certainly have that potential, they seldom enhance a person’s occupational brand or connect them to appropriate employment opportunities.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Using_Your_PALs_to_Network_Effectively.htmlFri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Weddle__Using_Your_PALs_to_Network_Effectively.htmlYour career is an endeavor that requires a great deal of your time, energy, and focus. Only you can change directions to find a career that ignites the passion in you and makes you find the fun in your field. http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Career_Growth__Finding_Fun_in_Your_Field.htmlFri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Career_Growth__Finding_Fun_in_Your_Field.htmlIt has never been more challenging, or competitive, to get to the coveted CFO position. Here are four strategies you can use to position yourself as a qualified candidate for the office of CFO.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Positioning_Yourself_as_a_Qualified_Candidate.htmlFri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Positioning_Yourself_as_a_Qualified_Candidate.htmlWe were taught at a young age that knowledge is power and freedom.  Don’t forget this lesson. Constantly focus on rekindling your spark for learning in order to claim your independence.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Best_Practices__Claiming_your_Independence_through_Learning.htmlFri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Best_Practices__Claiming_your_Independence_through_Learning.htmlIn today’s aggressive job market, it is crucial to employ non-traditional methods when seeking a new position. Reference checking firm Allison & Taylor recently provided five steps a jobseeker can use to make his or her reference list stand out in the vast sea of applicants.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Making_References_Stand_Out.htmlThu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/Making_References_Stand_Out.htmlRecruiters are tasked with finding the right person to fill a specific opening.You will avoid a lot of frustration if you remember this one, very nuanced, point: build smart recruiter relationships before you need them.http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Building_Smart_Recruiter_Relationships.htmlWed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.afponline.org/mbr/reg/res/reg_news/CFO_Coach__Building_Smart_Recruiter_Relationships.html