Your appearance plays a major role in the impression hiring managers form of you, so it’s a no-brainer that you want to look as professional as possible. But does “professional” automatically mean “wearing a suit”? Not necessarily! In some instances, wearing a suit would be considered overdressed at best or even make you look out ...
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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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A lack of employee engagement is a major problem for many managers. Hiring talented employees only to see them lose their drive to perform above and beyond is frustrating and negatively impacts both productivity and morale. To improve employee engagement, you don’t have to throw money at the problem – the most effective solutions are ...
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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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Being an effective leader doesn’t necessarily correlate with being an ethical one. Many of the top managers who produce results or otherwise seem like successful leaders may not act based on a standard of ethics. Ethical leadership is based on deeply held principles, such as honestly, accountability, and social responsibility, and what considered in the ...
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Starting a new job can feel like being the new kid in school, even as an experienced financial professional. It’s perfectly normal and to be expected that it will take time to acclimate to a new work environment. However, when you’re in the midst of feeling like you don’t align with the culture, even though ...
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All the hard work of your job search culminates at the job interview. Leaving a positive impression on your interviewer can increase your chances of landing the job. If you want to impress your interviewer, there’s one basic thing you can do that will make a major impact: Be prepared! From researching the company to ...
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The unemployment rates are at their lowest in nearly two decades across industries, but finance and accounting demand is projected to grow at an even higher than average rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With fewer prospective candidates and a growing demand, financial firms may face steep competition to recruit and hire top ...
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Expanding your business’s social circle is beneficial for a variety of reasons: it can help with branding, increase word-of-mouth client referrals, and attract top talent to want to work for you. However, to reap these benefits, you have to make your social presence just as much of a priority as other business initiatives. Grow your ...
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