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In a Work Rut? 6 Tips to Get Out of It

April 7, 2022

The fresh feelings of passion and excitement at the start of your career or a new job in general will understandably fade a bit as your circumstances become part of your routine. However, if you constantly feel bored or even dread going to work, there are steps you can take to improve your job satisfaction. […]

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4 Tips to Effectively Negotiate a Job Offer

March 31, 2022

It is exciting when the job search process pays off and you receive an offer. However, this is also a critical period – if you accept an offer that doesn’t meet your needs and don’t negotiate, you could hold yourself back from fully realizing your earning power.  Maintain a positive relationship with your potential employer, […]

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Increasing Diversity in the Workplace

March 24, 2022

Having a diverse workforce that is representative of the population, including different races, nationalities, ages, gender identities, education levels, is so important for companies’ overall success. Not only does it ensure you are providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for employees, but it also helps give you a competitive edge by having more perspectives to help […]

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Working Long Hours? 5 Ways to Survive

March 17, 2022

Work-life balance is crucial to prevent burnout over the long term, but there are often peak busy times in which working long hours is necessary and expected. Check out these five ways to survive and maintain your productivity and wellbeing when you’re working long hours: 1. Make Your Time Count Working long hours is already […]

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Top Soft Skills to List on Your Accounting Resume

March 10, 2022

Describing your accounting skills on your resume is pretty straightforward, but these technical qualifications (also known as hard skills) shouldn’t be the only focus. Your hard skills are the prerequisite for consideration, while your soft (i.e. behavioral and/or interpersonal) skills are what sets you apart.   Learn more about the top soft skills to list on […]