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Five Soft Skills Every Young Accounting and Finance Pro Should Have

In the accounting and finance world, many professionals measure their worth in degrees, accolades and relevant experience. While all of these traits can weigh heavily on an employer’s decision to hire, I often find that candidates don’t put enough emphasis on soft skills. Expressing soft skills during an interview and on the job can be a huge benefit to a candidate. I assure you, employers will not overlook these positive attributes.

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How To Ensure That Your First Job Out Of College Doesn’t End In Catastrophic Failure

Don’t panic, but you’ve been hired – and it’s at a major corporation! It’s time to come to terms with the realization that this company actually exists somewhere, and it’s not just a brand logo. As you walk through those big double doors on your first day of work, you may experience a feeling that you haven’t had since you saw your middle school history teacher in the supermarket: “Hey, this can’t be happening!

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Overcoming Job Interview Anxiety

Over the years, I’ve been on both sides of the desk in interviews. A lot of interviews. When I first graduated from college and was an entry-level candidate, I went on my share of interviews and faced more than my share of interview anxiety. Now, as a Director of Marketing for a Global Fortune 500 organization, I’ve interviewed my share of candidates.

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Stereotypes About Millennial Workers (And How You Can Overcome Them)

  FACTS ABOUT MILLENNIALS IN THE WORKFORCE   Millennials will make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce by 2020 Millennials will account for 75 percent of the global workforce by 2025 The Millennial generation has slowly been invading the workforce and will continue to do so over the next 10 years. In fact, by 2025, Millennials will make up 75 percent of the workforce.

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