It’s out there: the job you’ve been looking for. Even if you’re feeling a bit intimidated or discouraged at the prospect of finding it, with a little planning and perseverance, it will happen – maybe even sooner than you think. As far as that planning goes, start with these tips: When you find a company [...]
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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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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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With COVID restrictions largely lifted, many employers are starting to phase their employees back into the office. Are you ready? Returning to the office after being remote for so long is likely to create a bumpy transition period if you don't prepare properly. Don't worry, though. You aren't alone. The pandemic made remote working an [...]
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Branding long ago expanded beyond the realm of products. Starting with actors and athletes, the concept of a personal brand has crept into all walks of life, popularized by social media and the gig economy. Are you doing enough to clean up your personal brand as you look for that dream job? The process might [...]
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Remote work has become extremely common in many industries. However, while this structure provides significant advantages for both employees and employers, it has drawbacks as well. When you work from home, it's often difficult to stay engaged and excited about your daily tasks How do you keep your passion for remote work for the long [...]
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Safety and security represent key career goals. It's a great feeling to know for sure that you have a solid position, with a regular paycheck you can count on. As such, you've been happily employed at the same company for more than a decade. Why would you ever give that up for the uncertainty of [...]
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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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November 9, 2022
