6 Reasons Every Professional Needs Time Management Skills

6 Reasons Every Professional Needs Time Management Skills

They say, “time is money.” Assuming this formulation is true, getting better at managing your time represents a crucial way to make more money. That’s why every professional needs to improve their time management skills. As axiomatic as this seems, it’s a truth many pros end up ignoring. One study showed that just 18% of…

Crafting a Great Resume Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult 

Crafting a Great Resume Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult 

Summarize your work history. Highlight your best skills. Showcase why you’d be a great employee. The key elements of a winning resume seem relatively simple. So why are the documents sometimes so hard to write?   Part of it comes down to the stakes involved. Your resume acts as an introduction to prospective employers. A well-crafted…

How Much Does Body Language Influence How Well You Interview?

How Much Does Body Language Influence How Well You Interview?

A job interview is about more than what you say. It’s also about how you say it. Body language can significantly impact how you are received in any social encounter. As such, you need to consider this presentation when you head to your next interview. Nonverbal communication matters. Some experts claim that these unspoken clues…

Not Sure Whether to Apply for a Job You Don’t Meet All the Requirements For?
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Not Sure Whether to Apply for a Job You Don’t Meet All the Requirements For?

It’s a common situation for any job seeker. You find a great position at a great company. One catch: you don’t meet all the listed requirements. Should you apply anyway? In most cases, the simple answer is “yes.” Often, there is little downside to stretching yourself a bit and going after a job slightly out…

Resigning Professionally

Resigning Professionally

Quitting plays a part in almost every professional life. At some point, you might need to move on to a better opportunity. However, there are right ways and wrong ways to make your exit. Learning how to resign professionally can make a significant difference in your big-picture career development. Every employer is prepared for the…

6 Ways to Grow Your Career – Without Taking a Management Position
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6 Ways to Grow Your Career – Without Taking a Management Position

Everyone wants to push their career forward, and management offers the most obvious way to expand your salary and drive advancement. However, not everyone wants to move into management. If you don’t want a supervisor role, how can you grow your career? After all, becoming a manager isn’t an unmitigated dream. It comes with heavy…

Qualities of the Best Accounting Professionals
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Qualities of the Best Accounting Professionals

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…

How to Maintain Motivation & Hope Throughout the Job Search
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How to Maintain Motivation & Hope Throughout the Job Search

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…