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Takeaways from Our Survey of 10,000 Accountants: The Good, the Bad, and the Private Equity

by Derek Loosvelt | April 15, 2025

We recently surveyed thousands of accountants. This is what they told us about what life is like inside the top public accounting firms.

25 Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2026

by Vault Careers | April 15, 2025

We surveyed 10,000 accountants. Find out which firm is the #1 overall best to work for, and which firms are best in compensation, culture, diversity, and more.

How to Ace a Phone Interview [VIDEO]

by Emily Wiegand | April 09, 2025

Mastering phone interviews is a great way to start the hiring process on a positive note. This Vault Video explains two ways to ace your next phone interview.

The "Unretirement" Wave: Retired Partners Blocking the Partnership Path

by Travis Whitsitt | April 08, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the trend of partners unretiring and its effects on promotion odds for current associates.

The Two-Tiered Bar Exam: How the NextGen Bar Is Reshaping Law Firm Hiring

by Travis Whitsitt | April 07, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine for the NextGen bar exam could change law firm hiring when it begins to be implemented next year.

7 Career Podcasts That Will Help You Land Your Next Job in 2025

by Rob Porter | April 07, 2025

Career podcasts are great for gaining insight into various industries, hiring trends, resume tips, and more. Here are some great career podcasts to check out.

Strategies for Making a Career Change Without Starting Over

by Natalie Anderson | April 04, 2025

Switching careers doesn’t require starting over. Find out how to make a change using the skills you’ve already developed and applying them in a new context.

How to Spot Applicant Tracking Systems During a Job Search

by Rob Porter | April 03, 2025

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are now standard in many industries. Here's how to identify when a potential employer is using ATS.

The Counteroffer Crisis: When Retention Efforts Backfire

by Travis Whitsitt | April 02, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the data on counteroffers and retention, and offer our advice to candidates.

The Summer Associate Hunger Games: Social Scrutiny in the RTO Era

by Travis Whitsitt | April 01, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we offer our advice around the social scrutiny faced by summers in the post-pandemic in-person world.