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Job Search 2013: What we’ve learned, and what’s to come
Three key points to take away from 2012 The job market is vastly different than it was just a few short years ago, as social media sites gain clout and cell phone technology surpasses any predictions. Three distinct trends have emerged from 2012, all vital to the...
Management vs. Leadership: What’s the Difference?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, leadership and management are not the same thing. The differences are sometimes subtle, but recognizing the distinctions can help those in senior positions gain a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities....
Spotlight on Financial Staffing: CPAs–Avoid Emergency Hiring with a Strong Retention Strategy
The hiring process can be painful and uncertain for employees and employers alike. Unfortunately, many accounting firms may not have a choice. The American Institute of CPAs reports that 61% of executive CPAs expect business growth over the next year—but only 12% are...
Specialty Spotlight: Accounting Careers
If you’re practical minded with a strong attention to detail, a love for numbers, and a penchant for solving logical problems—and also enjoy working with figures, columns, and spreadsheets—then accounting is a great career for you. There’s more good news for...
How to Define Your Employment Brand. And Why It Is Important
Branding has become an essential part of marketing your business to customers. However, many employers don’t realize that branding strategies can also help you sell your company to current and potential employees—resulting in a stronger workforce that pays off in big...
When to Start Your Job Search
Job seekers have plenty of details to worry about, like what to include on resumes and cover letters, how to dress for interviews, and what to say when they’re asked the tough questions like “Why do you want to work for this company?” But there’s another concern that...
Enhancing Productivity: Get More Out Of Your Day!
American workers spend 27.3 hours per week doing “non-essential” tasks, according to a study by leading productivity consultants PEPworldwide. The majority of this time is spent handling email. Keeping yourself on track not only improves your quality of work but will...
Use your Alumni Network | Southern California
Establishing a connection to your university’s alumni association is not only good practice while searching for a job right out of college, but it can also provide great connections throughout your career. Regardless of how long it has been since you graduated,...
Who’s Hiring? Job Forecast in Southern California
While the California unemployment rate is still high, it is slowly improving in line with national economic growth. In fact, the California annual gain was slightly higher than the national labor market in 2011. With the unemployment rate just slightly over ten...