If (like most people) math isn’t exactly your favorite thing, you might think that you don’t have what it takes to succeed in accounting. The truth is that there’s more to working in accounting than math. We look at the most important skills for an accounting career.
You’re probably familiar with the concept of a resume as a way to show your skills and employment history. You may be less sure how to handle when a job you’re interested in requires a cover letter as part of your application. In this article, we’ll go over the differing formats and purposes of a resume and cover letter and explain how to write a basic cover letter that will maximize your chances of getting the job you want.
Finding the job of your dreams isn’t always the hardest part of a job search. The job interview is arguably the most stressful part of the process. So, how do you prepare? We’ve put together the ultimate guide to nailing your next job interview. 1. Educate yourself Start by educating yourself about the company interviewing you. Check out their website, social media, and research who they are and their company values. It shows you’re really interested in working there and can give you an edge over the competition. 2. Practice makes perfect If not perfect, at least prepared. Let’s face […]
An externship is more than just a way to get real-world experience in the field you’re looking to start a career in. For many people, it can be the deciding factor as to what route they ultimately pursue in that career. Why? Because externships give participants a sneak peek at a day in the life of – whatever profession happens to be the focus of that externship. Let’s take a closer look at what externships are, and how they can help you when it’s your turn to enter the workforce. So, what is an externship? What is an externship? To sum […]
If you are in the process of looking for a new job, you already know how challenging it can be. When job leads are few and far between, it can feel like fishing. You are putting bait out there and waiting until something bites. What if you found out that you were using the wrong bait? What if you found out that you were fishing in the wrong pond? It could be true in your job search, and these common mistakes could be putting you further out into uncharted waters. Mistake #1: You Allow Yourself to Feel Unmotivated Bad energy […]
