A job interview is your chance to seal the deal and land a great new career opportunity. Unfortunately, far too many people make mistakes in the interview process that end up costing them a chance at the job of their dreams. You don’t want to be one of those interviewees who unknowingly makes an error… Read more »
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Two Stats That Help You Get the Inside Track to the Creative Job You Want
If you are looking for a creative job, many traditional methods of finding a position may not work for you. In fact, it is vital you know two key statistics about career opportunities within the creative industry, so you can make fully informed choices about how to find the position of your dreams. Here are… Read more »
Multiple Resumes – How Does It Help You Get an Accounting Job?
When you’re applying for accounting jobs, a great resume can make all the difference when it comes to landing an interview and ultimately getting hired. Unfortunately, far too many job seekers end up making the mistake of sending out generic resumes instead of creating multiple documents that are tailored to each position. Having multiple resumes… Read more »
Do You Know the Steps to Getting Hired by a Staffing Agency?
Working with a staffing agency can be one of the best ways to find the job of your dreams. However, not everyone understands the process of getting hired by a staffing agency. If you are interested in finding a job through Vanguard Staffing, here are the key things you need to know about our hiring… Read more »
Bad Workplace Culture – Can You Find It BEFORE You Accept the Job?
Company culture can make a huge difference in whether you are happy at work and whether you like your job or not. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine in advance whether a company has a positive or negative culture, as most organizations try to portray themselves as positive and productive places to work during… Read more »
How to Get People to Think of You as an Accounting Leader and Not About Ledgers
If you are an accountant, it’s common for clients and hiring managers and even your current employer to focus only on your numerical skills. The reality is, however, if you want to advance your career you will need to show you can go beyond just numbers. You need to show you can take on a… Read more »
Where Does Artificial Intelligence Help an Accountant’s Career?
The technology making artificial intelligence possible has advanced dramatically in recent years, and there are many examples of how AI is used to enhance people’s everyday lives. This is true both in the personal and professional worlds. If you are an accounting professional, it is important to understand how AI is impacting the accounting profession…. Read more »
Words That Make You Stand Out in the Interview
When you apply for a job, you may be one of many candidates brought in for an interview. You need to make the most positive impression possible during the interview in order to convince the hiring manager you should advance in the hiring process and you are the ideal candidate to bring on board. There… Read more »
Working as a Developer, How Can You Convey Your Career Goals to Your Manager?
If you are working as a developer, there are different tracks your career can take. If you want to ensure you advance in a way you’d prefer and you’re given the opportunities you are most interested in, you must be able to communicate clearly with your manager about your career objectives. While it can seem… Read more »
Want a Promotion? Come Prepared to the Meeting With This Information
Landing a promotion can help you advance in your career, so you can develop as a professional, increase your income and open the door to new opportunities. However, if you hope to land a promotion, you need to be prepared and ready to show your manager exactly why you deserve one. When you’re attending a… Read more »