Networking is a valuable tool for achieving professional success, from job hunting to getting helpful career advice to simply learning from other perspectives. When you’re trying to build your network, a great place to start is with people you already know – former colleagues. Reconnect with former colleagues to grow your network with these tips:

Your workload as a manager may not seem like it leaves room for any downtime, but taking breaks is not only crucial for productivity, it’s also necessary to maintain your wellbeing. Just like you can’t physically move consistently without running out of energy, your brain can’t be engaged all day on work tasks without getting ...
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When you’re considering which jobs you would like to pursue, you likely weigh the job duties, compensation, and other perks as a major factor in your decision. However, there is one factor of which many job seekers tend to underestimate its importance: commute time. A lengthy commute has potential drawbacks that, while may not be ...
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When you’re up against candidates with similar financial backgrounds, it’s important to be conscientious in how you market yourself as you apply for financial jobs. Your application materials are your first opportunity to make a positive impression on hiring managers, so slow down and ensure you are portraying yourself in an effective manner – avoid ...
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Email may be a quick and easy form of professional communication, but it still requires thought and attention to detail. With so many flooded inboxes among your colleagues, leaders, and employees, you need to craft your emails with intention so your key points don’t go unnoticed or get misconstrued. Make your email sound better with ...
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Timing can play an influential role in the success of your job search. Factors like budget, seasonal decreases in business demand, or common times for taking vacations can affect the number of available positions or length of hiring process. Get your timing right and create your job search calendar with these tips:

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Once you’ve completed your accounting degree, it can be overwhelming to transition into the “real world” with your first job as an accountant. However, the same practices of being conscientious and prepared that made you successful earning your credentials can be utilized to help you get off to a successful start in your career. Check ...
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The ability to effectively negotiate is the key to making real progress in your career. No one will have the incentive to advocate for you as strongly as you, so don’t passively wait for your boss or hiring managers to offer you what you deserve. However, if you’re too aggressive, you risk self-sabotaging your goals. ...
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Branding isn’t just about marketing for companies or products. Personal branding applies the same principles of determining the perception you want people to have of you, and then taking steps to maintain that image. As an accountant, personal branding can be what sets you apart from your competitors and makes your clients want to give ...
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The beginning of the New Year often serves as a time for self-reflection on how you could improve your life. Since you spend a significant chunk of time at your workplace, pursuing a goal to land a new job that better fits your needs is an ideal way to increase your overall everyday life satisfaction. ...
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