May 10, 2017
Michael Sterling
Exit Strategy: How to Resign the Right Way
If you’re in Public Accounting, you may be caught up in the flurry of the post busy season job search. In my last article,13 Hidden Ways to Fail an Interview, I outlined the most common ways candidates bomb an interview without knowing it. Now, let’s say that, instead of an interview being a flop, […]
May 4, 2017
Michael Sterling
13 Hidden Ways to Fail an Interview
I think most job seekers know the basics in interview etiquette. Dress the part, do your research, prepare intelligent responses and ask quality questions. These are core elements of a successful interview. Let’s say you nailed the basics – and still received the dreaded mail-bot auto message thanking you for your time, but […]
January 26, 2017
Michael Sterling
What Does A Job Really Pay? This Worksheet Uncovers the Truth
Should you stay or should you go? Let’s face it, compensation is a key factor in weighing a job offer. But what does a job really pay? When considering relocating for a new job, few people take the time to really understand their economic choices, mostly because there are so many hidden factors, such […]
January 18, 2017
Michael Sterling
The Real Reason You’re Not Getting the Job
I don’t know how else to say it, but the real reason you’re not getting the job could be – you’re not likable. My intention is not to offend, but to educate. I’m awe-stuck when a professional on a job hunt contacts me regarding a position and goes out of their way to […]
December 22, 2016
Michael Sterling
Move Your Career Forward in 2017: A Step-by-Step Guide
The start of a new year always reminds me of the saying, “Wherever you go, there you are.” We all talk about a fresh start for the new year. In reality, we carry our baggage with us. What has really changed? Nothing, unless we choose to make changes. As New Year Resolutions go, […]
December 21, 2016
Michael Sterling
Say What?! How to Answer Interview Questions
As a young professional, on the job hunt, I remember being warned about interviewers asking odd, psychoanalytic questions like -“If you were a color, what color would you be?” I spent a great deal of time practicing how to answer interview questions. However, I was so preoccupied by composing a rational answer to “What type […]
December 14, 2016
Michael Sterling
One More Thing…. (Ways to Get Your Job Application Noticed)
I’ll just say it. I don’t wait well. Do you? I admit that I push the elevator button more than once. I watch the clock in the doctor’s waiting room. Even the Express Lane at the grocery store isn’t fast enough. I usually head for the self check-out (unless there’s a line!). Waiting […]
November 30, 2016
Michael Sterling
9 Must-Haves for the Public Accountant Job Search
Fun fact: it’s peak hiring season for public accounting. Whether you’re on the hunt or thinking of making a move in the future, every successful job quest requires planning. Planning requires research, which requires time. To make it easy, here’s a roundup of our essential resources for a public accountant job search. 9 […]
November 10, 2016
Michael Sterling
A Job Hunter’s To-Don’t List for Today & Beyond
This Isn’t Your Father’s Job Search Today’s job hunt is complex. It takes a strategic plan designed for the nuances of our fast-paced, electronic lifestyle. Most likely you have an action plan and a to-do list. Excellent! But have you thought about what you shouldn’t do? In short – a Job Hunter’s To-Don’t List. […]
October 26, 2016
Michael Sterling
4 Types of Interview Questions You Need to Crush
Interviews are not meant to be fun but, when done right, the experience can be positive and rewarding. Great interviews don’t just happen – you can’t wing it. It takes strategy. You need to crush the interview to win the job. That means mastering the four types of interview questions. Four Classic Categories: […]
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