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Hiring candidates to fill your company’s needs takes a large investment of time and money. Avoid making common recruiting mistakes by looking for these three red flags during your next interview. Candidate Plans on Leaving Check a candidate’s resume for suspicious work history, such as an inconsistent career path or gaps in employment. Past behavior… Read more »

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Earning your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license takes a lot of time, money, and effort. However, it will also will boost your professional life in multiple ways. Here are four of the ways becoming a CPA will benefit your career and personal life. Career Advancement Having your CPA earns you respect and helps you stand… Read more »

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Relocating accounting candidates is becoming more common now than ever, and for various reasons. But why would a company want to relocate accounting candidates? Consider these three reasons. After Exhausting Local Area When you encounter a shortage of skilled accountants in your area, it’s time to cast a wider net with your candidate search. Relocating… Read more »

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A job offer letter starts the employment relationship off in a positive way. Learn some basics to include and to leave out the next time you extend a job offer to a candidate. Include These Details Describe the job and its responsibilities as clearly as possible. Keep your tone positive and direct. Let the candidate… Read more »

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Hiring managers may be hard to reach during a time of frequent vacations. Use the following three tips for finding your next accounting position in the summer. Connect on Social Media Social media allows you to actively seek new opportunities in an interactive environment. You can actively reach out to recruiters before a formal job… Read more »

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Burnout occurs over a long period of time. You may start to believe your work is meaningless or feel disconnect between what you do and what you want to be doing. Utilize these tips to avoid burnout in your accounting career. Prioritize Projects Analyze your workload to determine what’s most important at the moment and… Read more »

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Mid-year performance reviews help you make proactive assessments of your employees’ output. Learn how this helps you determine future production goals with each worker and increase your bottom line. Employment Decisions Giving mid-year reviews means providing meaningful feedback to help improve an employee’s work performance. You can discuss each worker’s progress toward goals and performance… Read more »

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As with any career, you’re always thinking about advancement and future opportunities to help you grow. Learn why accounting opens you up to potentially limitless opportunities, and how you can advance your career. Job Market Growth With growth in the economy and stricter laws and regulations in the financial arena, accounting jobs will continue increasing…. Read more »

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As you know, networking is essential for growing your professional contact list and finding your next work opportunity. You may find difficulty socializing outside of work due to family obligations or not wanting to leave your comfort zone. However, in-person networking helps bring you referrals, new ideas, and additional connections to land your dream job…. Read more »

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Encouraging your employees to participate in team building activities raises your corporate and brand profile, engages and develops colleagues in creative ways, and prepares your company for leadership positions within your organization and the community. Here are four ways your employees can participate in team building this summer. Outdoor Event Get your team to volunteer… Read more »