It takes a lot to get ahead in the finance and accounting world. Intelligence, creativity, leadership, networking skills, and luck. But sometimes mastering the basic skills can have the biggest impact. That's why it's important to get the most out of foundational tools like Excel. Any job you get in finance or accounting will require [...]
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Hiring managers may receive dozens or even hundreds of applications for one open position. Although it can be challenging for you to get noticed, if you’re strategic with your job search, you can be the one to land the job. Stand out in a competitive job market with these tips: Do Your Research For each [...]
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Organizational skills allow you to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and last but not least, maintain peace of mind and a better work/life balance. Being organized helps you: Set up your physical spaces for success and manage, plan, and prioritize everything you have to do. Use your time, resources, and energy more effectively to achieve your [...]
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You've found the perfect engineering job. One problem: it's located in Bend, OR. You'll have to move to take advantage of the opportunity. How do you know what's reasonable to ask for in a relocation package? As the COVID restrictions lift, these questions will become more relevant. During the pandemic, the rise of the work-from-home [...]
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Congratulations are in order, because you’ve just graduated from UNLV! This is a huge milestone, so you should be very proud of yourself. You’re now ready to enter the professional world, but you’re not sure the best way to get started. It might not have crossed your mind, but working with a temp agency in [...]
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It’s one thing to set professional goals – in fact, it’s critical to your career development and also downright exciting to do just that – but you also need a strategy for reaching them. Because, while your goals may be big and realistic in the long run, they can also be pretty intimidating when you [...]
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The time between an interview and hearing back from a potential employer can feel endless and invoke stress in any candidate. Unfortunately, this uncertainty is a natural part of any job search, no matter how much research and preparation you have done. But take heart. While there’s no such thing as a surefire guarantee, there [...]
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Real estate on your resume is precious. While it would be nice to include a paragraph for every project and accomplishment in your career, it’s just not practical. What projects should you include, and how can you present those accomplishments in a way that distinguishes you as the ideal candidate? Here’s how to include unique, [...]
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You really like your job. The work is interesting, the people are great and you’re treated well by the company. Therefore, you were caught a little off guard when a recruiter contacted you about a position that sounds good, but would of course require you to move on to the next chapter of your career. [...]
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As excited as you are and as perfect as your new role may be for you, Day One on a job can be overwhelming or even terrifying at times. It’s a lot like the first day of school: Your pencils are sharpened, you’ve been looking forward to it for weeks, but … yikes! Now that [...]
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July 21, 2021
