A sense of excitement accompanies the process of hiring. Your spirits rise as you anticipate the possibilities of a new superstar joining your team. But first, the harsh realities: you have to trudge through the frustrating process of actually hiring someone, putting projects on hold and making due with a short-handed staff in the meantime. [...]
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Job searches are never easy. When you're just out of school, starting your career, you get turned away because of your lack of experience. Once you build up an impressive work history, you start to feel the pinch of age discrimination. As a result, you need to have an updated strategy for career development once [...]
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We've all heard about the Great Resignation by now. More than ever, workers have decided to seek out new opportunities and take advantage of a strong labor market. But how can you make sure you negotiate the best deal when you get that new job offer? Improving these skills will help you maximize your career [...]
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With about 800 million members worldwide, LinkedIn represents a crucial hub for any job search. As part of this, you'll find plenty of opportunity in the accounting field, with hundreds of thousands of positions listed. However, you can't just cover your eyes and click. Finding the perfect accounting position comes with challenges, even with a [...]
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Age bias represents a serious problem for job seekers over 40. One study showed that nearly a quarter (21%) of workers in that age bracket have faced discrimination. At the same time, more than a third (36%) thought they have been barred from a position due to their age. Meanwhile, the issue gets worse as [...]
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You're ready to switch jobs. You've found a likely position and the process is moving towards the negotiation stage. How much of a pay raise should you ask for? In the post-pandemic world, pay rates are rising throughout the economy. That puts you in a good position. The tight labor market gives you significant leverage [...]
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The rise of the work-at-home trend has sparked a lot of changes. Work schedules, home lives, and wardrobes have all come under scrutiny. But what about pay rates? How will remote work impact your salary? We have entered a new era. The pandemic has taken the long-simmering trend of remote work and turned a flamethrower [...]
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Everyone knows networking is essential to building a career. This is even more true for C-Suite positions, where the hiring process almost always comes down to relationships. For these high-level executive positions, networking becomes the golden ticket. Managing professional connections is important at every level of the corporate hierarchy. A study conducted by LinkedIn showed [...]
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Securing a spot in another C-Suite requires tact and the application of a special set of skills. Yes, you need to take steps to find a new position as an executive. But that process doesn't look the typical "job search" you would use for other professions. Adding your name to another company's leadership roster isn't [...]
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Will you be one of the high-ranking executives looking to upgrade their careers following the pandemic? If so, it's important to have a clear-eyed view of the job market in 2021. You'll also want the best strategy to find a better position while still maintaining your schedule as a busy executive. The end of the [...]
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June 15, 2022
