The New Year is almost upon us and many job seekers will soon be making resolutions and plans regarding their careers for the year to come. Whether you are currently unemployed and looking for work or seeking a new position, there is a myriad of resolutions you can make to launch your career or take […] Read Article “The Career Resolutions You Should Be Making This New Year”
Category: Professional Development
Tips for Earning a Promotion or Raise in 2015
As 2014 winds down, many individuals will begin to approach their careers with a fresh perspective. Goal-setting for the New Year is one way to set a game plan and create a manageable timeline for your “career resolutions.” Below are a few tips that will help you work towards your resolution – whether that’s a […] Read Article “Tips for Earning a Promotion or Raise in 2015”
Top Accounting & Finance Conferences
The world of accounting and finance is transitory: the value of the dollar is constantly shifting and global finance is constantly subject to the whims of international relations. So why rest on the laurels of your previous education? Learn to change with the times by attending a conference or two in the coming new year. […] Read Article “Top Accounting & Finance Conferences”
College Students: Line Up Your Summer Job Over Holiday Break
For college students, there’s no place like home for the holidays. And there could well be no better time to line up your next summer job. Think about it. The extended winter break offered by most colleges and universities provides an ideal opportunity to find a job that would be a great fit six months […] Read Article “College Students: Line Up Your Summer Job Over Holiday Break”
5 Tips for More Efficient Meetings
A recent study by technology company Atlassian found that employees spend 31 hours every month in unproductive meetings. We’ve all been there: the meeting that doesn’t seem necessary, the conversation that rambles severely off-course…sometimes de-railing your entire day. Here are five tips to set meetings that are more effective and worthwhile. 1. Ask yourself if […] Read Article “5 Tips for More Efficient Meetings”
How You Ask One Question Could Determine If You Get A Raise
Recently, a Wells Fargo employee sent an email to the CEO of Wells Fargo (which he estimates has over 300,000 employees) asking for a $10,000 raise for himself – and all 300,000 of his colleagues, most of whom were copied on the email. While this email is unique in that it indirectly takes on the […] Read Article “How You Ask One Question Could Determine If You Get A Raise”
An Introvert’s Inner Strength
I grew up on a dirt road with folks who didn’t put much stock in things like personality tests or personal growth. It was more of a say-yes-ma’am-and-go-to-church kind of upbringing. Not that there’s anything wrong with that; it gave me a good foundation on which to stand. Now, removed from that environment as a […] Read Article “An Introvert’s Inner Strength”
10 Questions Answered to Help You Better Manage Your Multi-Generational Workforce
Throughout our webinar on Managing Multiple Generations in the Workforce, we received many thoughtful questions and comments from attendees – so many, in fact, that we didn’t have time to answer each one. Fortunately our great panelists agreed to follow up on the questions they weren’t able to answer during the webinar Q&A. Questions include: […] Read Article “10 Questions Answered to Help You Better Manage Your Multi-Generational Workforce”
Taking On the Job Hunt Like a Fantasy Football Draft
With fantasy football drafts in full gear, it’s easy to see a few parallels between the research-based, tactical processes of drafting a great team and landing a dream job. Below are a few tips to maximize your job search that also translate into tactics for fantasy football. Organize your leads and look to eliminate risk […] Read Article “Taking On the Job Hunt Like a Fantasy Football Draft”
The Top 7 Skills for Content Marketing Jobs
The game has changed in marketing. Traditional advertising and highly structured marketing campaigns are fast being replaced by more nimble approaches that feature content marketing as a means to raise awareness, build brand loyalty, and, ultimately, sell products and services. The revolution is already well under way. Studies show 44.9 percent of B2B companies plan […] Read Article “The Top 7 Skills for Content Marketing Jobs”