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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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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Micromanagement isn’t just a bad habit that needs to be worked on. If left unchecked, it can cost you your best employees, make morale plummet, and work performance suffer. Being micromanaged is practically universally disliked by employees and affects them significantly. Learn more about how your employees feel when you micromanage them:

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You work hard to serve your clients throughout the year, and while they are likely grateful for what you do for them, that gratitude goes both ways. Because of your clients giving your firm their business and selecting you above your competitors, you are able to be a successful business and achieve your objectives. Show ...
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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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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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Determining the right staffing balance can be a source of stress for managers. Being overstaffed is wasting financial resources that could be used to help grow revenue; however, not having enough staff can lead to employee burnout and reduced productivity. Make the process of growing your team less of a gamble by following these best ...
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Making it to the point in the job search process where you’re not only hearing back from hiring managers, but are in the final running is an exciting time because your hard work is finally paying off. That makes it feel even more defeating when you receive a “Thanks but we’re going with another candidate,” ...
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Since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was passed in 2002, financial firms have had to prioritize complying with the federal regulations to demonstrate their accounting practices and financial disclosures are not fraudulent. Staying compliant to SOX mandates requires considerable attention – dropping the ball could lead to hefty fines and a damaged reputation. Learn more about ...
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Job searching can be an emotional roller coaster, from the excitement of applying and scoring an interview to the disappointment of not landing the job or even hearing back in the first place. It can be tough to maintain a positive attitude throughout it all, but doing so will help you stay motivated and accomplish ...
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