Searching for a new position is challenging enough, even when you do everything right. But certain common mistakes can derail your plans, making it even harder to find the best jobs for you. To help you get the most of your job search, there is one mistake to avoid from the beginning: not knowing exactly… Read more »
Do you think your resume is getting lost in a sea of applications? Are you worried your resume isn’t presenting your career in the proper light? If you want to make your resume stands out for all of the right reasons, you need to make sure you are doing one thing — quantifying your accomplishments.… Read more »
IT is an industry dominated by hard skills. Many professionals have college degrees attesting to their knowledge of main functional areas. But there is more to being a top performer than understanding the nuances of C++ or SQL. Today’s employers are also looking for skills that are harder to define and challenging to teach. They… Read more »
Big data management is becoming more important for businesses every day. The ability to examine and analyze data from a wide range of sources, and produce cohesive plans based on that analysis has become a top concern for many, including members of management, marketing and other key functional areas. One of the challenges has been… Read more »
Experience is invaluable when you are working for an organization, but it doesn’t always help with a job search. Some experienced professionals, accountants included, find it difficult to secure a new position, and their experience may be to blame. Similar to applicants who can be considered overqualified, being seen as having more experience than the… Read more »
Many job seekers are under the impression that the interview is over once they leave the interviewer’s line of sight or when they hang up the phone. However, certain post-interview actions can be the determining factor to whether you receive a job offer. One of the most critical pieces is the simple thank-you note. If… Read more »
Many people find themselves in a career rut at some point during their working years. It is easy to fall into a pattern and stay because it is familiar. But don’t you deserve better? Instead of becoming a victim of career complacency, you could evaluate your current state and see if it is time to… Read more »
In most organizations, regular check-ins with your manager are part of the working experience. In order to use your (and your manager’s) time efficiently, proper preparations can ensure you cover all relevant topics in a concise manner so you can get the answers your need and they can too. Preparation and Presentation The key to… Read more »
While certain interview questions are common, understanding how to answer key questions can help you nail your next interview. Here are five key questions you will likely encounter, and what the interviewer is really looking for by asking them. What did you do for your last company (or in your current position)? Questions of this… Read more »
Accountants are an integral part of every business. Whether working as a public accountant, at a government agency, a not-for-profit organization or a Fortune 500 corporation, all organizations have funds that must be managed, accounts that must be paid, or invoices that must be issued. If you are looking for a new career in the… Read more »