Navigating the Recession

TSCPA Employment Toolbox

TSCPA Resume File
Post your resume for free on TSCPA's Web site where it can be viewed by potential employers at no cost to them.

TSCPA Job Listings
Find local opportunities on TSCPA's Web site. For a limited time, companies can post ads for free!

CareerBank Career Center
Post your resume for free, browse the job postings and gather valuable insight and guidance as you conduct your job search.

Affordable Gap Insurance Options
Whether you're a sole practitioner looking for an affordable health insurance plan or you've recently lost your employer-provided insurance, TSCPA's partnerships with First Horizons and PICA offer an array of short-term and long-term health insurance options.

Social Media as a Networking Tool
TSCPA's Facebook group is a great place to connect with fellow members across the state and use those ties to give yourself a boost in your job search.

Technology Etiquette Tips for Job Seekers
While technology can make certain aspects of the job hunt easier, it's important not to underestimate the effectiveness of tried-and-true methods. Using LinkedIn or Facebook to network or logging into CareerBuilder.com to check out job offerings can broaden your opportunities, but make sure you don't leave professional etiquette rules behind.

Job Hunting During a Recession
Six keys to unlock the door to success.

Surviving a Layoff
Even if you're one of the ones who gets to keep your job, the work atmosphere post-layoff can be full of guilt and pressure. How do you cope and still perform at your best?

Managing Stress at Work
In this difficult economy, you may find it harder than ever to manage workplace challenges.

Smart Business for Tough Times
Businesses need to play both offense and defense to survive a serious downturn. Here are 12 tactical moves to consider now.

Client Credit Crisis Communications
Your clients and other contacts are relying on you for guidance during these troubled times. PCPS has created a sample communication tool with helpful tips to business owners on preserving cash, maintaining stability and keeping their businesses on course.

More News and Resources

• AICPA Economic Crisis Resource Center
• CCH Financial Crisis News Center
• Video (approx. 8 minutes, 30 seconds long)
  Barry Melancon, AICPA CEO/President, on the economy's effects on the CPA profession and possible changes under the Obama Administration
• AICPA Job Finder Site
  The CPA Job Finder site is a cost-effective and efficient way for employers and job seekers to connect with each other. Listings on the CPA Job Finder are free of charge to AICPA members and firms
• "Life Crisis" Section of 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
• The "What-Ifs" of an Economic Downturn
  Resources from the IRS
• SEC Actions During Turmoil in Credit Markets
  A rundown of the moves made by the SEC and other regulators to stabilize markets in the United States and around the globe.