Challenge of making a transition to a similar but different role (credit, applying)

[Nico.McDavid]

I have been thinking about this for some time and I am not able to get ahead on this.


I have a finance degree from 5 years ago I have as many years working in the accounting A/R area dealing with credit and financial analysis of other companies.


My current goal is to get into more general accountancy and internal reporting so I have been looking at and applying to a lot of Staff Accountant positions in the area but I am having a hard time getting any interviews simply because my job titles do not match. Meanwhile, I AM technically in accounting and have pretty solid understanding of how things work with accruals and reporting.


Has anyone dealt with this sort of predicament? I feel I am being rejected on the grounds of the technical definitions of the position versus my actual knowledge and abilities.

[SVTLightning]

Skillsets matter more than the title.

[nybklyn]

Keep looking and keep applying, and you will get there. Don't give up, and be persistent, something will happen.