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Business Writing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

Professionals need to have strong writing skills to succeed. Writing isn’t just about formal letters anymore; we communicate via email and text every day. The place you showcase your writing skills to a potential employer is with your resume and cover letter. After that, every piece of correspondence you send will be evaluated, even after… Read more »

How Do You Uncover a Candidate’s Work Ethic?

Work ethic has always been a key factor in determining how someone will perform when on the job. But how do we measure something as ethereal as work ethic? First, we must define what work ethic is and what it means in our environment. Then we can narrow down ways to determine work ethic based… Read more »

(In-Person) Networking Tips for Introverts

When you’re an introvert, in-person networking can feel like an Olympian challenge. More in-person networking events are returning to our business world, which means getting out more will be necessary for job seekers and professionals looking to expand their reach. But what if you’re a shy or introverted person? Or maybe you struggle with social… Read more »

5 Ways to Empower Your Employees

Delegation is an integral part of management. But simply doling out tasks isn’t always the best way to encourage engagement. You want your team to be independent and make good decisions, so you have to empower them to take ownership of their work. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Pair Tasks with Goals… Read more »

How to Build a Strong Professional Relationship with Your Boss

Starting a new job can make you very nervous, but you don’t have to be. Any career begins with building good professional relationships. How do you improve your relationship with an existing boss or start your new relationship off on the right foot? Here are a few tips to get you started. Take Initiative Employers… Read more »

Create a Candidate Experience to Sell Your Company to Recent Graduates

It’s graduation time, which means new job seekers will enter the job market. Is your company ready to hire recent graduates? It’s a candidate’s market, so it’s essential that you know what you’re selling. Here is the right way to position the company to appeal to the influx of new grads looking at your entry-level… Read more »

Accounting Specializations to Consider for Your Career

So you’re ready to start your career in accounting. What are roles available to you with your education and background? Here is a closer look at the types of specializations in the accounting industry. This is our guide to help you determine your next opportunity. Taxes Tax accountants prepare quarterly and annual taxes that are… Read more »

Career Guide: How to Become a Payroll Specialist

Have you thought about a career as a payroll specialist? Payroll specialists are responsible for all aspects of payroll, including expenses and budgets. Accounting and administrative job recruiters have experience finding great jobs for qualified applicants. Before you begin your search, here is our career guide for becoming a payroll specialist in Tempe, AZ. Skills… Read more »

How to Manage an Underperforming Employee

Managing underperforming employees can feel like fighting an uphill battle. If the employee isn’t taking direction well and you’re unable to commit to the time it takes to help them improve, you might think that it’s easier to start from scratch. But you hired them for a reason, and there is always an opportunity to… Read more »

Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips to Reduce Employee Stress

For a long time, mental health carried a stigma that caused us not to talk about it. Not shedding light on the topic meant many people had to suffer in the darkness. Even before the pandemic, we began talking more openly about mental illness, and the overwhelming stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19 put it… Read more »