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The Pros & Cons of a Contract Accounting or Finance Position
The pandemic and its aftermath have emphasized flexibility in the job market. More workers have turned to contract positions to drive their professional development. Does this strategy make sense to build your accounting or finance career? Even before COVID shook up...
Freshen Up Your Resume This Spring with These 8 Tips
Your resume acts as your first introduction to any job opportunity. As such, it can make or break your chances of landing your dream position. Given its importance, do you think it’s time to give your resume a spring cleaning? Even if you're happy in your current job,...
First Impressions Matter! Why Your Interactions With Everyone at Your Job Interview Matters
When you’re trying to land a new position, how you treat people at a job interview matters. And not just the individuals running the meeting. The first impression you form with every interaction plays a factor in the eventual hiring decision. How you carry yourself...
Red Flags That Your Current Job is Toxic for You
Like with any relationship, sometimes it’s hard to spot a toxic workplace in the moment. You're too close to the situation. That's why having benchmarks to look out for can help you escape a noxious and harmful career sinkhole. So much depends on your workplace....
How Often Are You Updating Your LinkedIn Profile? 3 Easy Updates to Make Monthly
Like every other ambitious professional, you have a LinkedIn account. It's the basic online tool for building your career. But are you taking the time to cultivate your profile and maximize its value? When companies have an open position, they usually turn to...
4 tips to decline an interview without burning bridges
4 Tips to Decline an Interview Without Burning Bridges Searching for a job can sometimes put you in awkward social situations. For example, sometimes you receive an invitation to an interview but aren’t really interested in pursuing the opportunity. In this case, you...
Is Your Current Job Offering You The Right Benefits?
Rating jobs by their pay rates is relatively easy. More money equals a better offer. Things get more complicated when you consider benefits. With those, it's not a matter of sheer amount. You have to consider the total combination of offerings. It can be difficult to...
How to Protect Your Personal Data When Applying to Jobs
The digital economy has made life more convenient. And more dangerous. It's never been easier to apply for a job. But, at the same time, it's never been simpler for online criminals to use fake job postings to gather information and steal your identity when you are...
How Do I Leave My Job on Good Terms? 4 Tips for Quitting Your Current Role
Welcome to the Great Resignation. Some studies show that about one in four employees will consider quitting their current job in 2022. If you join that group of workers leaving for better opportunities, how do you quit your current role and leave on good terms? It's...
Can These 5 Types of Mentors Help Elevate Your Career?
Most people understand the value of mentorship. One survey found almost universal support for the concept -- 97% of those with a mentor found the relationship valuable. But not all mentors are the same. Instead, you’ll likely benefit from a variety of different...
How Do I Write a Cover Letter? 6 Tips for Florida Job Seekers
Even more than the rest of the country, Florida will likely have a booming job market in the near future. But that doesn't mean every job is just there for the taking. You'll still need to put your best foot forward -- which means mastering the art of writing a cover...
Exciting Career Paths That Begin With A Customer Service Role
There are almost three million customer service employees working in the U.S. That's a huge part of the total workforce. But not every one of those millions of reps wants to stick with customer service for the long haul. What can they do? Well, it turns out that a...