Hiring managers agree — a prompt, enthusiastic thank-you after the interview is a great way to show interest, stand out and communicate your gratitude for being considered. But what’s the best way to do it? Continue reading “Take the Guesswork Out of Following Up After an Interview”
Almost every career-seeker blog will advise you to research a company before your interview. But what exactly should you research to stand out, and how?
Research aspects of the company, department, boss and position that will enable you to match yourself as an irrefutable fit. Don’t leave them wondering if they connected the dots. For each key aspect you determine about the company, consider how what you have done or know-how to do will help them. Be as precise and detailed as you can. The best way to create a match is to document the points and bring them with you as a written document to the interview. Employers will appreciate hearing you walk through these points verbally as you answer their interview questions. Continue reading “How to create an irrefutable match to the job opening”
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Show (don’t simply tell) an employer why they should hire you
Job seekers always ask us, “Why don’t my job applications and interviewing skills attract recruiters’ interest?” One of the most frequent answers we give is this: the employer wants to know how you can solve a business need, not read a list of skills and tasks. Continue reading “Be Worth Paying For”
Do you enjoy working on a team of top Accounting professionals that are all a part of making the company successful? We are currently recruiting for a leading South Florida builder that offers career growth and a work culture that is bar none. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate who will help build their dream team. Continue reading “Today’s Featured Career Post is from wonderful West Palm Beach, Florida!”
Salary negotiations are uncomfortable. With the inside tips below, you can learn how to navigate the conversation with confidence and improve your results. Continue reading “Demystifying Salary Negotiation”
Ok, you landed the interview – but where do you go from here? How do you make sure you rock the interview and land the job?
Check out this infographic is brought to you by the Rasmussen College – Career Services team. The infographic covers what to do before, during and after an interview and includes some great best practices.
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Today’s career quote comes from comedian Bill Crosby who offers advice for overcoming the fear of potential failure.
It is always easier to worry about what could happen and in many cases, this fear can be paralyzing. When you really want something, you will only be successful when your fear of failure will come in second to your desired goal.
People form an immediate impression about you when they view your LinkedIn profile and the most visible element is your LinkedIn profile picture. The worst thing you can do on LinkedIn is to not have a profile picture, and the second worst thing you can do is have a profile picture that leaves an unprofessional impression for people you want to connect with and influence. Plus, LinkedIn research has shown that profiles with a picture are seven times more likely to be viewed. Since your profile picture represents your online brand and identity, it is critical to make sure your profile picture is the best it can be whether you are actively looking for a job or planning to look in the future. Continue reading “Do You Have a Professional LinkedIn Profile Picture?”
Do you want to get an edge in your next interview? Try striking a power pose before your next interview to calm yourself and mentally prepare to do your best.
In a TED conference earlier last year, Amy Cuddy, a researcher and professor at Harvard Business School, gave a talk titled “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are”. Specifically, she discussed how non-verbals govern how we think and feel about ourselves and she specifically mentioned the impact of Power Poses on how people are perceived. Continue reading “Did You Do Your Power Pose Today?”
A guest post by Ryan Tiwari of Accounting Advantage
I have come across many people from time-to-time that ask me what to do should they receive a job offer from a new company and their current boss offers to either match, or exceed the compensation listed on the job-offer letter. You would be surprised how many people think that they should just take the counter-offer and stay at their current role. You would be even more surprised at their reactions when I tell them that they might as well be committing career-suicide. Continue reading “Are Counter-Offers a Poisoned Apple?”
