Compared to other professional services, the job market for accountants in Australia has been solid in recent years. Hays regional director for accountancy and finance, David Cawley, speaks to Katarina Taurian about where the next bursts of activity will be, and which professionals will have the upper hand with their salary negotiations. He also talks through the blunders good candidates make, both when they are actively searching for a new role and while they hold employment. In some cases, the blurring of personal and professional lives have cost otherwise perfect candidates their ideal role. http://www.accountantsdaily.com.au