You hear a lot of talk about “dream jobs.” Supposedly, every top candidate is seeking out the ideal position…and every employer has to create that role in order to compete. However, this concept has its limits. The “dream job” ideal might sound good in the abstract. But, in practice, the notion proves too narrow. To attract the best talent, […]
Read MoreEveryone wants to see themselves as the office hero. You’re fighting the good fight. You’re setting the standard for performance. To everyone around you, you represent the shining beacon of corporate excellence. That’s the version you have running in your head. But what if that’s not what everyone else sees? What if your coworkers see all those fights as petty and experience your […]
Read MoreShould you dress up for your virtual interview? To ace the process, should you break out your blazer, your tie, or your pencil skirt? Or stick with the pajama pants and Black Keys t-shirt that has made up the wardrobe for most of your other Zoom meetings? Look, we get it. Working from home can quickly […]
Read MoreThe modern world encourages a sedentary lifestyle. You go from sitting at work to sitting at home, from facing a computer to watching TV and scrolling through your phone. As a result, it’s easy to get trapped in Coach Potato Syndrome. All things considered, this might seem like a relatively minor concern. But it can have surprisingly big consequences. Not enough […]
Read MoreBalancing work and school is a difficult task, even under the best conditions. And the last year or so has been far from the best of conditions. The COVID outbreak has severely altered the job market. Now it’s almost time to find that summer job you’ve been counting on. How can you land the perfect position despite the pandemic? […]
Read MoreOf course, you think you’re listening to your employees. After all, you stand there nodding while they talk. But are you actually listening? There are ways to know for sure. It’s an important question. Not listening can alienate a large portion of your staff. One study showed that nearly two-thirds of workers (64%) consider it a major problem when their supervisors […]
Read MoreTo the outside world, accountants often seem the same. The popular culture pictures a generic bean counter, no matter the scenario. But, as an accounting insider, you know this isn’t true. Accounting represents a diverse career choice, with many branching options for professional development. Which ones should you take? That’s what we’re here to figure out. Adding […]
Read MoreWhat do you want to learn from a job interview? You need to understand the details of the position, of course. But you should go further than that. You also want to understand the corporate culture and the company’s management style. Remember: you’re not just there to sell your abilities as an employee. You want to make sure […]
Read MoreOutside of unbearably dangerous jobs and some science-fiction scenarios, you don’t want your company staffed completely by robots. You want a team of breathing, feeling humans…people ready to use their experience and innovation to solve your stickiest business problems. In other words, algorithms will only get you so far. You also need original, outside-the-box solutions as well. That means […]
Read MoreWhen you’re in school, your grade point average seems like a big deal. In the professional world, not so much. For some situations, it makes sense to boast about your GPA. For others, it not only wastes resume space, but it can also actively work against you. So how do you know when it’s important to include GPA, especially when applying […]
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