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How to Justify Your Value as a Financial Analyst

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of financial analysts in the U.S. will increase by 15.5 percent by 2020. At a median pay range of $78,380 and with superb perks in the forms of bonuses and other incentives, it’s a highly lucrative – albeit fiercely competitive – career path. While working as a financial analyst requires constant preparation and hard work, it has the potential to deliver not just attractive monetary rewards, but also the genuine satisfaction that comes from being an integral part of the global business landscape. There are numerous steps you can take to groom yourself as [...]

How to Justify Your Value as a Financial Analyst2015-01-29T15:15:30-06:00

What IT Candidates Should Feature on their LinkedIn Profile

Virtually all – 94 percent and growing, to be exact - recruiters use social media to find job candidates. And of all your online job search platforms, LinkedIn remains the prime venue for telling others who you are, how you can help them achieve success and why you deserve to be noticed. IT professionals above all others should be cognizant of their LinkedIn profile and its content – keeping it sharp, cutting edge and relevant so that your personal and professional brand immediately stands out from all the rest. Complete Your Profile Use your LinkedIn professionally to position yourself as a specialized IE [...]

What IT Candidates Should Feature on their LinkedIn Profile2015-01-06T21:36:27-06:00

Transitioning Jobs? How to Leave Your Accounting Job Professionally

Has the time come for you to leave your job? It’s likely to happen as you grow in your career – generally after anywhere from two to six years in an accounting or finance position, especially during the early stages of your professional life. The class and grace that you display during your resignation will help ensure an easier transition and a smooth future working relationship with your boss and colleagues, as well as keep your hard-earned reputation intact. Work with a Recruiter As you pursue your next opportunity, partner with a recruiter who knows and specializes in the accounting industry. Recruiters are [...]

Transitioning Jobs? How to Leave Your Accounting Job Professionally2015-01-05T16:37:34-06:00

3 Questions You Will Be Asked At Your Upcoming Accounting Analyst Interview

As you prepare for your accounting analyst interview, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the types of questions that you’ll likely encounter, so you can handle them with clarity, conciseness and confidence. In other words, what do you need to know to rise above the competition, now that you’ve made it this far? Expect to be faced with behavioral, scenario-based questions requiring you to explain how you reached business decisions and conclusions. They are designed specifically to test your analytical and problem-solving skills. Use the STAR technique. Describe situations, tasks actions and results as you compose your successful responses. You’ll probably be pressed [...]

3 Questions You Will Be Asked At Your Upcoming Accounting Analyst Interview2014-12-03T15:55:45-06:00

How to Explain Temporary Employment on Your Resume

If you’re currently looking for a job, it’s not uncommon to find yourself with one or more temporary work assignments included in your employment history. So the question naturally arises: Do you include them all on your resume? If you don’t, is that permissible - or are you failing to present a true picture? Omitting certain short-term assignments is not only allowable, but it helps ensure that your resume is a lean, concise and effective marketing tool for your future success. But often, temp jobs are viewed by recruiters and hiring managers as positive aspects of candidates – demonstrating their initiative and willingness [...]

How to Explain Temporary Employment on Your Resume2014-11-06T16:20:47-06:00

Want a Career in IT? Here’s How to Prepare

There’s a revolution under way in the IT job market. Employers are desperate to find professionals with expertise in high-demand areas like mobile app development, cloud computing and business analytics. But they also need well-rounded individuals with sharp business acumen and well-developed communication and interpersonal capabilities. How can you become this ideal candidate? Yes, there is an IT skills gap. But it’s not necessarily limited to a lack of technical skills. It also involves strategic skills, which managers are increasingly demanding of everyone in their departments. These include: Business analysis. Relationship building. Understanding the value of IT to the entire enterprise. Navigating internal [...]

Want a Career in IT? Here’s How to Prepare2014-10-27T17:32:09-05:00

How to Turn a Temporary Position Into a Permanent Job

An increasing number of companies are using temporary employees to fill full-time positions. Working as a temp gives you the opportunity to be on the inside, which can ultimately be an advantage over external candidates when applying for permanent jobs. Now is a great time to make this transition, as the economy is on the upswing and employers are more ready, willing and able to hire than they may have been in recent years. The McKinsey Global Institute recently reported that 5 percent of companies expect to hire more part-time, temporary or contract workers over the next five years. The key to making [...]

How to Turn a Temporary Position Into a Permanent Job2014-09-23T15:45:56-05:00

What is Expected of a Benefits Administrator

As you realize your HR career goals, have you considered a position as an employee benefits administrator? It’s a rewarding and challenging role for ambitious professionals who thrive on detail, diversity, multi-tasking and assessment for continuous improvement. And it’s an excellent step as you grow your professional background and optimize your future qualifications. As a benefits administrator, you’re responsible for ongoing direction of all operations related to your company’s group benefits programs including: Health and life insurance. Dental and vision. Short and long-term disability. Worker’s compensation. Travel and accident coverage. Flexible spending, 401(k) and retirement. Your realm of functions includes investigating and evaluating [...]

What is Expected of a Benefits Administrator2014-08-25T18:14:39-05:00

The Steps Needed to Go From a Financial Analyst to a Senior Financial Analyst

Being an analyst is one of the most coveted careers in the financial services industry. Your position as a junior financial analyst can be the perfect niche opportunity to advance your career into a senior leadership role. Your career advancement will require long hours and nose-to-the grindstone hard work, but the payoff will be lucrative and you’ll reap the satisfaction of being an integral part of the global financial business landscape. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts healthy growth in financial analyst positions at all levels in the years to come. Top employers are looking for senior analysts with three to five [...]

The Steps Needed to Go From a Financial Analyst to a Senior Financial Analyst2014-08-07T15:47:47-05:00

4 Social Media Mistakes You are Making to Damage Your Tech Career

Social media is a great tool for managing your career, keeping up with industry developments or staying in touch with family and friends. But it has it's pitfalls as well. Here are a few to watch for as you navigate social media's ever-changing terrain. 1. Not Separating the Personal From the Professional Know Your Company Policy. Many companies have social content policies – what you can or cannot say regarding proprietary information or when you are acting as their representative. Some common sense tips: Don't post anything you wouldn't want your boss to read Don't complain about work Don't lie about your [...]

4 Social Media Mistakes You are Making to Damage Your Tech Career2014-07-29T18:14:20-05:00

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