Every job has a specific set of core requirements. You won’t be hired if you can’t meet these basics. However, HR managers dig much deeper than this. To compete, you’ll also need personal qualities that make you an enticing employee. Most of these traits fall into a category known as “soft skills.” These are the…
You’ve received an enticing job offer and are preparing to leave your current position for greener pastures. Then, a wrinkle. Your current employer isn’t quite ready to see you go. They deliver a counteroffer. Should you accept? When should you abandon your plans to join another firm and take a sweetened package from your current…
When going into an interview, you want everything to go perfectly. However, sometimes that doesn’t happen. Occasionally, an emergency will create a conflict that forces you to reschedule an interview. How can you do this without blowing your chance at landing the job? Remember, just getting an interview ranks as a major accomplishment. One rule…
Nervous about your new job? Don’t worry. You’re in good company. One study found that eight out of 10 workers get edgy as they start a fresh position. You can minimize this nervousness through a little preparation. Take steps to ensure that you’re ready to succeed in your first days at your new employer. This…
When you think about the broad arc of your career, it’s likely easy to feel a rush of excitement and ambition. But what about when you need to push through the daily grind? As you slog through your routine, filled as it sometimes is with annoying chores and rote tasks, you might find yourself a…
Your career may turn on a few major decisions. Leave this job; take that one. However, success arrives in smaller increments as well. You can drive your professional achievement on a day-to-day basis by developing the right habits. Statistics back this up. One study showed that workers attributed nearly half of their success (46%) to…
The accounting field represents an excellent basis for a career. Government estimates suggest that demand for accountants and auditors will rise 6% from now into the next decade, providing strong job security. Meanwhile, experienced accountants can hope for salaries in the six figures, with additional prospects of jumping into other lucrative executive positions. But how…
A job search can become a steady march of rejection. Even top candidates spend most of their time chasing opportunities that don’t pan out. After all, when you receive the perfect job offer, you end your search. Under these conditions, it’s often hard to stay motivated as you quest for your perfect job. Enthusiasm, and…
Most folks have a morning routine. A recent study showed that nearly nine out of 10 people (88%) have a set program for preparing for work. But do you get enough out of this crucial part of the day? Building your career means keeping an eye on two sets of horizons. On one level, you…
Ready for a fresh career challenge? A new job can be exhilarating, opening up your horizons and letting you stretch your abilities. However, these changes can also represent leaps into the unknown — a source of stress and fear. If you’re afraid to apply for a new job, don’t feel bad. You’re in good company….
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