While demand is huge, supply is also high and thus, it is imperative for aspiring professionals to understand the key factors employers consider while hiring for this profile. Handling and spending other people’s money commands in candidate a high level of responsibility and requires a certain type of person. As Accountant & finance professionals, there…
If you have lost your job or you are just entering the workforce, you could be in for a long journey of job-hunting as you search for that perfect job. During this process, it is important that you take the to properly care necessary steps to manage your life and take care of yourself so…
What do we mean by successful people? Let’s acknowledge that public recognition and wealth are narrow definitions of success. Many highly successful people aspire to neither, but become the most valued members of their organisations and communities. For others, their success may be largely confined to the family. They make inspirational parents, form close and…
Why You Aren’t Getting the Offers That You Deserve If you can relate to Lawrence, you’re definitely not alone. Some of my most impressive clients have suffered from this same discomfort with self-promotion. Most were going on lots of job interviews and never getting offers (a few weren’t even getting called in for interviews because…
It seems like an innocent enough question. It makes sense that potential employers would want to know a ballpark figure for your expectations, right? Not so fast. Be aware that candidly stating your salary expectations too early in the interview process can lead to problems. Problem 1. Early on, the company in question isn’t sold…
In the world of career development the terms “STAR” and “CAR” get thrown around a lot. Your interview may have even heard these acronyms on your job hunt. Some people use them interchangeably, which can lead to some confusion for candidates. We’re here to give you a breakdown of each acronym so give you a…
When people are on the job hunt they often make the mistake of assuming that all the jobs that are available to them are on giant job boards. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, speaking as a recruiter, I can tell you from firsthand experience that spending all your time on job…
You may have noticed on your job hunt that recruiters get down to business fast. In fact, you may be surprised that they are asking a candidate about their desired salary right off the bat. It may have even rubbed you the wrong way. The truth is that this practice isn’t going anywhere. Below you’ll…
Whether you are happy in your job or looking for a job, I can assure you there is one mistake you are probably making that is hurting your career. It’s one of the most common career mistakes made. Executives are no exception….and probably the worst offenders of making this mistake. It can often be disguised…
Am I overqualified? Is it my age? I get asked all of the time by job seekers why they weren’t hired for a job they applied for. I heard the story: You’ve been on a number of interviews and sent out more applications than you can count, but still no luck. If you hear back…