As the carefree days of summer come to an end, you may find yourself with a reinvigorated sense of motivation for your professional goals. The fall season is an ideal to job search – decision-makers are back in the office and there’s time for you to get noticed by hiring managers before the holiday season ...
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The decision to go to graduate school and pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) shouldn’t be taken lightly, since it requires a significant investment of time and money. It may be a career boost or end up being a costly mistake that doesn’t pay off, which is why it’s crucial to do your research ...
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Most accountants are strategic on how they start their workdays to set the foundation for a productive day, but may not put as much deliberate planning into ending the workday. By working up until you completely run out of steam or absolutely have to leave because of the time, you miss the chance to get ...
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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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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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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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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 most successful finance professionals possess a combination of technical expertise, soft skills, and cultural fit. It isn’t a matter of chance to hire top talent – you can gather objective insight by strategically crafting your interview questions to uncover the most crucial information. Here are 11 questions you should be asking your finance candidates:

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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