Ever accepted a job flat out without even testing the waters of salary negotiation? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are intimidated by the thought of negotiating their own salaries, particularly if they have been looking for work for a prolonged period of time. As a clerical candidate, you really shouldn’t short change your…
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3 Tips for Developing IT Leadership Skills
Every employer is looking for candidates with strong leadership potential. Even if the opportunities are not management or supervisor positions, leadership skills are strong qualities for all levels of a team’s hierarchy. If you are not sure what you can do to promote or develop your leadership potential, here are a few tips to get…
How to Show Teamwork Skills in an Accounting Interview
Most job descriptions will list teamwork as a required skill for the ideal candidate. This is because it really is difficult to find a job that does not require the ability to work with other people, particularly in the context of a larger company. Accounting jobs can sometimes seem like there is very limited interaction,…
3 IT Management Job-Seeking Resolutions for 2016
With the new year just around the corner, perhaps it’s a good time for you to put some thought into how you can revitalize your job hunt. Job seekers, particularly those who feel that they are stuck in a rut, can really benefit from some quality New Year’s resolutions. Here are our top recommended resolutions…
4 Tips for Networking as an Accounting Candidate
If you have ever found yourself thinking that professional advice just doesn’t relate to you as an accounting candidate, you’re probably right. Each industry has its own rules and relevant advice because the playing field is different across industries. But even within an industry, accounting professionals have a very different perspective of day-to- day business.…
4 “To-Do’s” After Accepting a Position
You’ve put in the work. You reviewed and revised your resume until it was flawless. You practiced your discussion points and interview answers time and time again. You shone through as a competitive candidate in a very competitive market, and to your great pleasure you have been offered and accepted a position. Now what? This…
5 Ways to Compete with Millennial Candidates
Millennials are a unique type of employee, and are flooding the job market in recent years. As of 2014, candidates born in the 80s and 90s made up more than 30 percent of the American workforce. As a member of an older generation, such as Gen X or baby boomers, it’s important to keep in…
5 Signs You’re at the Wrong Accounting Job
Few things are worse than feeling that something is off at work. Accounting jobs are unique, and being in the wrong one can have a significant impact on your productivity and overall happiness in your job. This article will discuss common warning signs of an ill-fitting workplace for an accounting professional, and tips on how…
Fired From a Previous Job? How to Explain It in an Interview
Getting fired from a job can have long-term and lasting effects on your career. If you have been fired from a previous position, you are likely in the situation where you aren’t exactly sure how to explain the situation in an interview so that you are not penalized in the future. There are a number…
How to Negotiate Salary as an IT Candidate
Are you an IT employee looking to increase your earning potential? Or perhaps you are currently looking for new opportunities, and want to make sure you have the tools and knowledge you need to negotiate the best salary for a new job. Salary negotiation skills are not something everyone has easy access to. But they…