Career Advice
This is your chance to ask career planning questions and get an answer from Richard Tuck and the staff of Lander International. Together they have interviewed over 15,000 auditors in the last twenty-five years and spoken at over 350 conferences on careers in audit.
To have your questions addressed, call Richard at (800) 548-5318, ext. 25 or e-mail Richard at richard@landerint.com.
New Career Questions
Past Career Questions
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"...I have applied for several positions and been to first and second rounds of
interviews, but have now twice been told that although I was a really good candidate, I
lost out to a 'more experienced' person...Why I am I losing out on these
management opportunities? "
Answered by Caitlin McGaw, CSP, MBA
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"I would really appreciate your advice about how to 'break into' IT
auditing. I have years of network administration experience and
a number of professional credentials such as various Microsoft
certifications... Any help with respect to a training path, etc. would
be much appreciated."
Answered by Richard Tuck, CES, CPC, CIPC
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"What websites do you recommend for gaining information about what salary
I can command in Denver or Atlanta? I have heard of websites that
translate what I am currently earning into what I would need to
be earning in other parts of the country."
Answered by Richard Tuck, CES, CPC, CIPC
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"I just turned 55 years old and am afraid I will have difficulties
finding a job because of my age. How hard is it to find a company
that seeks out experienced, older auditors?"
Answered by Richard Tuck, CES, CPC, CIPC
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"What can I do to get a raise without threatening to quit?"
Answered by Susan Dial
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"Which skills are most in demand for IT auditors right now? I fear I am
not as technical as I should be."
Answered by Todd Weinman, CES
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"How do you advise a job seeker to choose a recruiting firm? Are there
any guidelines?"
Answered by Todd Weinman, CES
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"I have heard there are lots of IT Audit jobs available in the United
States. How hard is it for a Canadian citizen to land such a job?"
Answered by Peter Hayward, CES
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"...I received a letter back from...[a] company notifying me they could
not consider my application for an IS audit position because I don't
have a professional certification."
Answered by Richard Tuck, CES, CPC, CIPC
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"In seven years I've worked for six companies. One recruiter advised
me to adjust my resume by trimming off some of my past employers.
What do you advise?"
Answered by Richard Tuck, CES, CPC, CIPC
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"What are the typical career paths for individuals who do not want to
continue a career in auditing?"
Answered by Richard Tuck, CES, CPC, CIPC
Career Planning Articles
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"Is the CISA Exam Worth the Effort?"
by Richard Tuck, CES, CPC, CIPC
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"Is Your Career on Track?"
by Todd Weinman, CES