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After several weeks of getting rejected repeatedly in your job hunt, you can’t be blamed for feeling defeated and miserable. What you don’t want, however, is having these feelings affect your self-confidence, which manifests in cynicism and negativity — things that can turn off potential employers.   Here’s what you can do to your job… Read more »

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Finally, after a tiring search and multiple interviews, you have a job offer.   But before you pop the champagne and celebrate, you need to evaluate things and ask yourself if you should accept the offer or not. Remember, a job contract is often a commitment you have to honor for a significant period of… Read more »

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A degree in accounting can be your ticket to a thriving career across a diverse range of industries. As an accounting graduate, you can look forward to higher-than-average salaries and multiple opportunities for growth and career advancement. If you’re thinking about taking up accounting, or you’re wondering what exactly your options are aside from being… Read more »

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Professional networking is all about establishing connections and nurturing relationships that can lead to jobs and career opportunities. Fortunately, in this day and age of social media and the internet, you now have a wide range of tools and platforms to help you build and grow your professional network. You can then combine your online… Read more »

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While almost anyone looking for a job recognizes the importance of an outstanding resume, most job seekers tend to ignore the cover letter. Because of this, you have many people making the mistake of using the cover letter to repeat what’s already on their resume.   But that’s not what a cover letter is. Instead,… Read more »

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Getting scheduled for a job interview is always an exciting experience. But once the post-appointment high wears off, it’s often quickly replaced by pre-interview nerves and fear caused by the realization of just how high the stakes are. In fact, according to a study by Everest College and Harris Interactive, 92 percent of Americans admit… Read more »

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Payroll isn’t just about making sure people get paid on time—it’s about building and maintaining systems for paying taxes, meeting compliance requirements, and supporting cash flow, among many others. Weak payroll systems lead to pay errors, which can cause a host of problems, starting with unhappy employees and, eventually, unhappy customers.   Naturally, companies looking… Read more »

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Social media is the elephant in the room in today’s new world of recruitment. While job hunts have always been a two-way street in the sense that employers also conduct background checks on potential employees, thanks to the rise of social media, it has never been easier to check you out online. In fact, according… Read more »

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Believe it or not, recruiters and hiring managers spend less than 30 seconds going through a resume to see whether an applicant is worth considering as a serious candidate. And according to some studies, this decision can be made in less than six seconds.   This means that EVERYTHING about your resume has to be… Read more »

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You’ve finally found an opening for the accounting job of your dreams. But before you update your resume with your credentials and work experience, have you stopped to ask yourself, “What makes me unique?”   As a job seeker, it’s a good idea to think of yourself as a brand and employers and employment agencies… Read more »