The last thing you want to be in the uber competitive world of finance is irrelevant. As quickly as the industry evolves, so do technology, regulatory matters, digital trends, and related developments. What’s a smart finance professional to do? Here are three key areas to focus on as you future-proof your career. Future-Proofing Your Career [...]
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They’re called transferable skills for a reason: They are invaluable qualities and abilities that you can take from job to job as you successfully build your administrative or light industrial career. They’re also known as “soft skills.” Temporary assignments offer great opportunities for you to acquire or sharpen your transferable skills, as well as the [...]
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Does your career path lead to a new opportunity in an administration or light industry? If so, a temporary job during the holiday season is a great way to be sure you’re headed in the right direction. You may not think of December as a good time to start a new job. Or, you may [...]
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Wherever your IT career path takes you, staying current with top certifications will always be a plus. In the growing world of IT and technology, it can be hard to stand out in the tech job market as more people are trying to break into this field. Here’s a list of some of the most [...]
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On an average week, nearly three million temporary and contract employees are at work for staffing companies in the United States – in virtually all occupations and industry sectors. Working as a temp can be a smart career move if you enjoy variety, change, flexibility, and control over when and how often you are on [...]
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Business and careers revolve around people. Even if you’re not in a direct customer-facing role or industry, you still need to connect with others in order to build your brand and achieve your professional goals. Ask any successful person how they got where they are today, and virtually every one will tell you that their [...]
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Being unemployed for an extended period can be frustrating, depressing, and frankly, soul-gutting. It can lead you to doubt your abilities, your strengths, and if it’s too prolonged, your self-worth. Even if you’ve experienced a job loss due to factors outside your control, like the economic cutbacks that have been so prevalent in recent years, [...]
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Never underestimate the importance of a telephone interview. It’s much more than just a formality. Be excited and pat yourself on the back, because even getting this far in a potential employer’s hiring process is a victory. It means your resume has passed muster and yes, they’re interested in learning more about you. But, this [...]
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Just how important is your resume? It’s a potential employer’s first impression of you. It marks the difference between getting your foot in the door for an interview and having your chances end right then and there. So, important only begins to describe it. You need a resume that’s compelling, outstanding, flawless and delivers a [...]
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As you launch your job search, your first thought may be that summer isn’t the best time for it. Well, think again. Although it’s true that many people, including hiring managers, take vacations at this time of year, employers’ goals to hire top talent never take a break. In fact, even if you have to [...]
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