This might sound like one of those things parents say to their teenager, who will promptly roll their eyes because mom and dad are blowing things out of proportion, but it’s true: What you post on social media today, or in the past, can come...
Pursuing a career in accounting can be challenging. Many accounting jobs are competitive and, without the right experience, difficult to land. Thankfully, you can leverage contract accounting jobs and temporary positions to help grow your experience in the field. More importantly, you can add them...
A team that gets along is great. You want the people you hire and selected to work together to have a good camaraderie. But what’s even better is when each member brings characteristics that help build a strong, high-performing team, in which the whole is...
At some point during the interview process — or maybe when you’re applying for a job — you’ll be asked to provide a list of references, people to be called and asked to speak on your behalf. Whether you’re a newer member of the workforce...
In uncertain times like employees are facing now across Texas, it is important for companies to try to become a “go-to” employer in your industry. Businesses are looking for new ways to attract top talent and address the needs of the individuals working for them....
Job searching can be a long, lonely and stressful process. It can feel like a never-ending journey with one dead end after another. But there are ways to make things better: Have you considered working with a job recruiter? Recruiters are paid by the companies they partner...
It’s the simplest thing a manager can do and maybe the most important: Thank your employees. Without a strong, core team working with you, deadlines are missed, projects aren’t completed, clients aren’t cared for and the overall company can be hurt by lost revenues and opportunities....
Updating your resume and drafting a few versions of cover letters is standard practice when it’s time to look for a new job. But how much attention do you pay to your list of references? Hiring managers want to know more about you from people you’ve...
Interviews are stressful for both the person being questioned and the one doing the asking. So much of it is rote: tell me about yourself, what are your strengths and weaknesses, why are you a good candidate for this job, etc. When you’re looking to hire...
It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in interviews: “Tell me about yourself.” On the one hand, that means you can prepare to be asked that question and practice answers to be ready to tell a good story about yourself. On the other hand, what kind...