There is a big difference between looking motivated and looking desperate. Motivated people are eager to take a specific job and make a big impact fast. Desperate people are eager to take any job, and are mostly interested in the paycheck. Your resume, cover letter, and interview performance all inform your “brand” — the overarching… Read more »
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4 Tips for Holiday Season Job Seeking
With the holiday season fast approaching, you are probably tempted to slow down your job search. It’s fine to take a few days off for the holidays, but you don’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to job hunt. Use these four tips to keep your job search going full-force this holiday season:… Read more »
3 Ways an Accounting Recruiter Can Help Your Job Search
Looking for an accounting job can be a long and lonely process that is filled with setbacks. And as the frustrations pile up, the prospect of ever finding a good job can start to seem hopeless. That’s why accounting professionals are increasingly turning to specialized recruiters to help them find better jobs at better companies… Read more »
In The Perfect Space – iPad Winner Announced
Congratulations to Kate Soliven who is the third winner of our In The Perfect SpaceTM iPad drawing. Kate visited our website and was interested in knowing more about how we help people find great jobs. So, she clicked the link to our mini-site – which showcases our In The Perfect Space methodology. This mini-site is designed… Read more »
Be Prepared: How to Prep for an IT Interview
It doesn’t matter how smart, experienced, accomplished, or confident you are – you need to prepare for every IT interview. Neglecting to do so could put your chances of getting hired into serious jeopardy. In advance of your next interview, follow these preparation strategies: Research the Company. The more you know about the company, the… Read more »
20 Dos and Don'ts While Job Seeking, Part 2
We are back with the second part of our series on dos and dont’s for the job seeker. Go back and check out part 1 in case you missed it. Do: Cast a Wide Net – If you are only looking at traditional job boards, you are missing out on a lot of exciting opportunities.… Read more »
10 Traits of a Successful Cyber Security Manager, Part 1
Being a successful cyber security manager is about more than just credentials. Lot of people have expertise in cyber security, but that doesn’t mean they can successfully manage cyber security projects. The individuals who thrive in this management role have certain traits that transcend a list of hard skills. And it is these traits that… Read more »
3 Ways You Could Ruin an Open Source Project
A mountain of anecdotal evidence has shown that participating in open source projects is a great way for IT professionals to advance their careers. They pick up new skills, grow their networks, and demonstrate an impressive level of initiative. But participation is not enough. These professionals must also advance the open source project in question.… Read more »
3 Accounting Publications All Job Seekers Should Read
As an accounting job seeker, you owe it to yourself to follow the industry closely. The more you know about the issues, ideas, and events affecting the field of accounting, the better able you’ll be to position yourself as a top candidate when a job offer appears. If you’re not already reading these three publications… Read more »
20 Dos and Don'ts While Job Seeking: Part 1
There is no perfect method for finding a job. If there were, no one would be unemployed longer than a month. There are, however, things you can do to make your job search easier and more effective. Conversely, there are things you can do that only make the process harder. Be sure you’re you making… Read more »