It’s showtime: Tax Day is here. And like the rockstar that you are, you’ve got this. All of your behind-the-scenes work is finally paying off. Your skills are taking center stage, and you have rocked this tax season. Tax professionals, take a bow. Here are just a few of our tax stars and how they are rocking during tax season: Tax Accountant: They prepare federal, state or local tax returns for their devoted fans, business establishments or other organizations.
Read more »Finding the right job is never easy. And while it might be tempting to jump at any job offer, you want to make sure it’s the right fit. You don’t want to waste your time – time that could be better spent looking for the perfect employment. 1. What’s important to me in a job?
Read more »The latest From the BLS Employment Report: The third jobs report of 2017 showed that the economy continues to trend positively. The Labor Department reports that 98,000 jobs were added in March. The unemployment rate dropped to noticeable 4.5 percent, down .2 percent from last month. The change in total nonfarm payroll employment for January was revised down from 238,000 to 216,000. The numbers for February were revised down from 235,000 to 219,000. With these revisions, employment gains in January and February combined were 38,000 less than previously reported.
Read more »Equal Pay Day is Tuesday, April 4, 2017. This day originated with the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996. April 4th symbolizes how far into the new year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. In the U.S., women earn around 80 cents for every dollar men make, though results vary when you break them down by industry and other factors. But no matter how you run the numbers, the pay gap in finance is one of the widest.
Read more »We’ve all been there – the anticipated job interview. You landed the interview and now it’s time to talk about your accomplishments, right?
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Read more »Build your network and make yourself discoverable with LinkedIn. Your online brand is an essential indicator of who you are as a job candidate (and as an accounting and finance professional). Make sure your LinkedIn brand accurately conveys your strengths, experience, and professional skills. Check out the video below to optimize your LinkedIn profile to best support your job hunt and career aspirations. Get involved. Don’t be stagnant on LinkedIn. Link up with finance and accounting groups, engage with your peers, and interact with content.
Read more »The Latest From the BLS Employment Report: The second jobs report of 2017 showed that the economy continues to trend positively. The Labor Department reports that 235,000 jobs were added in February. The unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.7 percent, down .2 percent year-over-year. The actual number of jobs added far exceeded the predicted number of 190,000, and as a result, there is an increased likelihood of a rate increase by the Fed when they meet next week.
Read more »The process of committing to a career path can be terrifying. You may have heard that accounting is a great specialty, but is it the right one for you?
Read more »Big interview coming up? Let us help. Walking into an interview can be nerve-racking. How do you prepare for it? And, more importantly, how can you improve your chances of nailing it? Here are a few tips and tricks we’ve found to help navigate your way through an interview. Focus on your skills, put your positive attitude on display and clearly convey that you’re committed to the company so that they know you’re the best person for the job. Be professional. Be passionate. Be you. Want more?
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