When applying for jobs, most employers request a list of professional references. These people may play a role in whether you’re offered a job with the company you want. For this reason, be sure your list of refences is tailored to each position. Include people you recently worked closely with and can explain your qualities to the hiring manager. […]
As a hiring manager, you don’t have more than 15 seconds to scan a resume. As a result, you need to know what to look for to gain an idea of how qualified a candidate is for a position. Since you want to know more about a candidate than just their knowledge, skills, and experience, you must be […]
Giving a performance review to an employee not meeting expectations can be difficult. They may not be open to hearing what you have to say or desire to put in additional effort to change their behavior. However, you need to be honest about your team member’s performance and provide concrete ways to improve. If you don’t directly address the issues, your company will continue to be […]
After acing an interview, waiting to hear back from the hiring manager can be challenging. Although you want to be extended a job offer, you don’t want to bother the manager with multiple phone calls to see whether they made a hiring decision. Doing so typically will take you out of the running. Instead, learn when appropriate times are […]
It’s frustrating when you participate in rounds of interviews over weeks or months and aren’t offered a job. Even if you weren’t completely sold on the position, you invested a significant amount of time preparing for and participating in discussions about why you’re most qualified for the role. Although it’s acceptable to spend a limited […]
As a small business owner, you may be unsure of when an appropriate time is to bring new staff members aboard. You need to assess your workload, budget, current employees’ skills, and company goals to determine whether it makes sense to hire additional team members. The value another employee can add must justify the cost […]
If you’re enjoying your contract position and nearing the end date, you may want to consider requesting a full-time role. If you’re able to transition to a permanent position, you can remain with the teammates you like, work that keeps you engaged, and a company you feel loyal to. To begin the process of moving […]
Significantly reducing the amount of paper used in your accounting process provides a variety of advantages. Not only do you save on the amount of space needed to store documents, but your team also gains access to information at any time from any location. Plus, having your information digitized increases efficiency and security while reducing […]
There’s a significant number of informative podcasts for accountants out there. Whether you’re looking for entertainment, education, or both, you’re able to listen to what you want, when you want. Choose among podcasts hosted by working CPAs passing on their experience, financial journalists covering money and business news of the day, entrepreneurs who want to […]
As a manager, helping employees set and reach goals is a key responsibility. Creating measurable, attainable goals guides improvement in employee performance, strengthens the company, and enhances its reputation as an employer of choice. Focusing on the organization’s short- and long-term success deepens employee engagement and career success. Here are some ways to help your […]
One key to securing your next finance, accounting, or admin role is interview preparation. Taking time to consider how your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications align with what an employer is looking for lets you demonstrate why you’re the best candidate. Finding out all you can about the company, position, and culture lets you determine […]
A staffing firm often is the best resource to use for your hiring process. The firm spends time and money sourcing, screening, interviewing, and testing candidates to determine their skills, experience, and qualifications. When you contact the staffing firm to discuss your job description, company culture, ideal candidate, and other requirements, the firm is able […]
In today’s fast-paced business world, encouraging employees to maintain work-life balance is necessary.
The increasing diversity of the U.S. population and the expansion of the global economy mean the demand for employees who speak a second language is stronger than ever.
Continuing education refers to post-secondary learning or programs that adults engage in after formal education.
With the rise of remote workers, your company may be interested in capitalizing on the advantages of having a remote workforce.
Accounting & Finance Certifications That Go Beyond the CPA You may be on the hunt for your Accounting or Finance dream job. How you separate yourself from the pack can help determine whether or not you get an invite to interview. Some Accountants opt to add additional credentials and certifications to their CVs, as a […]
Why Work with a Staffing Agency for Short-Term Hires? Many businesses need short term employees for one reason or another. You might have seasonal work to do, a rush season where work gets heavier, or you might need temporary financial professionals each year before tax season. Some businesses are project-based and sometimes need temporary roles […]
Filling Management and Entry-Level Positions with San Diego Headhunters A lot of people are resistant to working with headhunters because they feel that the headhunter won’t understand exactly what they are looking for in a candidate. They think that the headhunter may not understand their company culture or the specific qualifications that they are looking […]
5 Things Your Staffing Service Needs to Know Every business in the current employment landscape is looking for that next awesome hire. Whether you’re hiring for temporary placements or searching for the perfect new long-term member of your team, you’ll probably find yourself working with a staffing service. Staffing professionals specialize in connecting professionals to positions […]
When you’re recruiting someone for a certain position, the idea is to try and make that position look as attractive to them as possible. Different companies do this in different ways. Some might offer the candidate more money and better benefits. Others might have a great company culture. Still, others might offer the candidate flexible […]
We have a tough labor market today. Qualified candidates are often already employed, and companies have to scramble to fill vacant positions. The pool of workers that are left might not fit your needs, which leaves you trying to fill the same position over and over again. This is true of temporary placements as well: […]
Operating a successful business represents a complicated, time consuming, and often daunting task. With so many undertakings to take care of, sometimes, the most critical asset of any company falls short of the attention it deserves. Maintaining a reliable, talented, and satisfied employee base represents the foundation of any business. So, most large companies employ […]
10 Traits of the Most Brilliant Executive Assistants An Executive Assistant role is critical to the managing executive and the organization, and those who fill these roles need to be more than an assistant. As a hiring executive, you should consider looking for the best partners who can complement your needs and office objectives. Here […]
Is your career in need of a transition? Like it or not, most of us need to work to pay the bills and eat. Since most of us spend several hours of the day at our place of employment or in our home workspace, it only makes sense to do something we enjoy, or at […]
[Continued from Part 1] 6) Customer Service Representative In the modern business world, customer service is highly prioritized. Every brand in every industry needs people to answer phones or engage in live chat with customers to help solve problems. If you enjoy talking to people, problem-solving, and using communication technology then your part-time hours are […]
Retiring is a fantastic experience. No job, no schedule, and funds to do anything you want within reason. Retirement is what most children think being an adult is really like: You can stay home and eat ice cream whenever you want. You can focus on your hobbies, spend time playing with your grandchildren, and go […]
Many businesses hire temporary employees to help them get through challenging times of the year and at the beginning, you’re ready for all of your new team members to come and then leave on schedule. But sometimes you find someone who is so perfect for your team that you’d like to keep them on even […]
Travel is something that an employee can handle in one of two ways. They may see travel as a terrible chore full of jetlag and hassle, or they get excited and look forward to every plane trip. Any business with travel-heavy roles has likely learned this difference the hard way, and that it can be challenging to […]
When most people think of temporary employees, they imagine either secretaries and call-center staff. As a culture, we have a conception of what “Temping” is but this idea of temporary employees couldn’t be further from the truth. Many skilled professionals choose to take temporary positions for their own reasons. Some are college students who take temporary […]
It takes a certain kind of person to work in a finance job. Not only does that person need to have a good head for numbers, but they also need to be able to come across as reliable and dependable so that people will be willing to give them their money to invest. It may […]
The manufacturing industry is one of the most high-tech and undervalued industries in the current job market. Today, young people often don’t understand the potential for fulfillment, upward mobility, and income that they can achieve through manufacturing. In fact, many parents actively discourage the idea of their children growing up to work in manufacturing because […]
There are big and small staffing agencies. Whereas the bigger ones might deal with all types of placements without specializing, the smaller ones tend to be more specialized. Larger agencies also tend to be impersonal. Yes, you’ll be dealing with one person who has your account. But that person will have so many accounts that […]
Every year, we make resolutions to do things better this time around. And by learning from experience, we do. This is the essence of a new year’s resolution, and you don’t need a special day to make new year’s goals. As an HR professional or hiring manager, you likely have a few ideas about how […]
Good employees are the backbone of any successful organization. However, finding, vetting, and hiring qualified employees is not always easy. It can also be very time-consuming. As a result, many businesses rely on outside organizations for the recruitment of employees. Businesses can choose to work with individual recruiters or staffing agencies, both on a contingent […]
When your small business is small enough for you to run alone, you can handle and oversee every aspect of it. But once business starts to grow, it’s time to start delegating tasks to other people. This can be incredibly stressful, especially if you haven’t hired people before. So, simplify the process and work with […]
LinkedIn is the go-to site for professional networking. General social media sites are also finding their way into more professional settings, especially once you’ve established more than a cursory business relationship. But going through the right motions to invite more connections, accept invitations, and send the auto-populated congratulatory messages isn’t enough. Whatever you’re doing to […]
When it comes to job hunting, the devil is in the details. You need to have perfect accuracy on your spelling and your grammar. Your interview skills have to be up to, and better than, par. Whether you’re brushing off your resume at the start of the new year or in the middle of the summer, […]
In today’s war for top talent hiring, every business has its own strategy for how to attract, hire, and hold onto the coveted employment of skilled professionals. From technicians to upper-level management, almost any position that requires significant skill and experience has become increasingly difficult to fill. Companies have tried appealing to an employee’s desire for […]
Headhunters were once thought of as something only for executives. These days, recruiters also help fill administrative, financial, and accounting positions as well. This means you are more likely than ever to encounter a headhunter during your job search, but how do you know when you have found the right one? Here are some things […]
Employees tend to communicate well, have high morale and be well-engaged with the company if they enjoy coming to work. Bonding with managers and coworkers is a highly important step in this process. Employees tend to communicate well and listen to internal communications if they feel they know their supervisors and colleagues and have had […]
There may be some jobs in your company for which you need the best talent in your field. These may be specialized jobs such as researching and developing new products. Or you might just want the best talent in your field for marketing your product. This is a competitive creative field and getting the person […]
Whether you’re looking to hire someone for a temporary position or a permanent one, it can help you to work with San Diego headhunters. Not only will you benefit from their expertise and find the right person for the job, but your own work also gets simplified, leaving you to focus on other things which might […]
Changing jobs can be a difficult time for anyone. Whether you’re between jobs because you’re moving, company layoffs, or even seasonal work, it’s important to take good care of your finances. The time spent between jobs without a paycheck can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t necessarily have to wreck your finances. There are several ways […]
Whether you are looking for a job or searching for talent, your first instinct may involve calling a big name staffing agency. They possess a more extensive database, a bigger staff, and, let’s face it, a healthier marketing and advertising budget. But, bigger doesn’t always equate to better. Smaller boutique staffing agencies make up the […]
Temporary staff fill an interesting niche in the business world, and not just for seasonal retail. Highly trained and skilled staff often seek temporary work for their own reasons, often relating to their own unique working schedules or prior obligations. Many different factors come together to make top-talent temporary staff available on the job market, […]
‘Goodness of Fit’ is a child development term that refers to children matching their parents’ temperament. Children who are active are better suited to active parents, and more laid-back children get along better with laid-back parents. This principle carries forward into the work world: formal employees feel more comfortable in formal companies, and laid-back employees […]
As a hiring manager or small business owner, it is likely that you have considered bringing on temporary employees at some point but have been unsure whether temp services are right for your company. For many companies, temp services play a critical role in their hiring process by helping to take over much of the […]
What are the qualifications you should look for when you’re trying to fill an accounting position? Obviously, this is a very responsible position because the person filling it will be in charge of monetary transactions all day long. They’ll need to keep track of where money has to be collected from, and they’ll need to collect […]
The idea of company culture has become more popular of late, with many companies becoming aware of the fact that their company culture may not be everything that they want it to be. On the other hand, there are companies who often rank in lists of “Top 100 Companies to Work For,” and this is […]
Life can throw plenty of curveballs. Perhaps you swore that you would be the parent who was always home for your kids, and then your spouse got injured and had to cut their hours way back. Perhaps the youngest is entering middle school, and you are finding yourself watching paint dry just to feel important. […]
