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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Often cultivating a positive workplace culture falls down the list of organizational priorities. However, a fun culture isn’t something that’s “nice to have” if only you could find time to devote to it – it’s actually what’s good for business. Here is why having a fun workplace culture can increase business:

Productivity

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Receiving numerous interview requests that don’t pan out into job offers can be disheartening and confusing. Obviously you have the qualifications on paper, but something is preventing you from sealing the deal. Learn more about how to improve your interview skills and get more job offers:

Practice Communicating Key Points

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If you want 2018 to be a fresh start in your career, your first step in making it happen is to slow down and update your resume before you do anything else. Crafting your resume truly sets the foundation for your job search – the more thought and effort you put into making it the ...
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Teamwork is essential for an effective workplace, but especially in customer service. When customer service agents feel like part of a team, tasks get completed in a timelier manner because employees are able to communicate better and feel more internally motivated to want to help out one another. Check out these tips to turn your ...
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Courage quotient refers to how comfortable one is at overcoming their fears. Being able to act, even when you’re nervous, can greatly help your career. Whether it’s approaching someone you don’t know to network while job searching or speaking up to your boss if you are concerned their approach won’t work, the ability to display ...
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