Searching for your first job is an exciting time in your life. It’s also stressful, frustrating, and at times, disappointing. But in the end, it’s all worth it, as you land a role that’s an invaluable first stepping stone for your career. Where should you start, to make your job search efficient and successful? Have [...]
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Becoming a great accountant takes talent and dedication. It also requires a broad approach to professional development. After all, achieving your potential involves more than mastering basic accounting abilities. Instead, you need an eclectic approach. Getting ahead requires a wide-ranging selection of soft skills. These will complement your foundational financial competencies, giving you a chance [...]
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As a customer care professional, you represent the front lines for your employer. You are the main human contact between the firm and its customers. As a result, your ability to handle difficult situations and deliver an excellent experience makes a big difference for your company -- and for your career. There is a downside [...]
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As a manager, you’re responsible for achieving business goals while at the same time, prioritizing the ongoing well-being of your team and each of its members. It’s not always an easy balance, but maintaining it is rewarding, not to mention essential to your own success as well as that of your company. There’s a lot [...]
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If you play soccer, hockey, lacrosse, handball, or polo, you know first-hand the value of scoring a goal. Getting there requires planning, skill, perseverance, and practice. And the feeling of reward afterwards is awesome! The same is true in life and in your career. To develop into a superstar, you need to determine what matters [...]
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Hiring a new employee is a big deal for a company, so they want to learn as much as possible about their top-choice candidates. This means you can expect to be asked to provide a reference list if you’re being seriously considered for the job. It’s best to have this list ready well before the [...]
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Staffing agencies have become increasingly central to the economy. With the gig-ification of all parts of the workforce and an increased willingness of workers to seek out the best possible situations, both companies and candidates have turned to recruiters to streamline the process. Given these trends, you can boost your career by turning to a [...]
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Not everyone is a natural networker. For some, it can be downright intimidating to put themselves out there when they’re comfortable working independently. But, remember that a strong professional network helps you in multiple ways. It enables you to stay on top of industry trends and relevant business developments, meet new contacts, and gain access [...]
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Job interviews are scary enough. Now, you have to worry about the form the conversation might take. Remote interviews have become extremely common. If you haven't been in the job market in a while, you might not be used to the video format. Not surprisingly, the use of remote job interviews skyrocketed during the pandemic. [...]
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It’s not rocket science – but it’s also not easy, at least not every day. To boost your productivity, stay focused on high-priority tasks, avoid missing key events, meetings, or deadlines, and – last but not least – maintain a healthy work/life balance – you need a schedule. One you can stick to. Wait! Your [...]
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October 26, 2022
