A job interview is your chance to seal the deal and land a great new career opportunity. Unfortunately, far too many people make mistakes in the interview process that end up costing them a chance at the job of their dreams. You don’t want to be one of those interviewees who unknowingly makes an error that ends your candidacy for a job. One of the key ways to make sure a faux pas in the interview doesn’t cost you a position is to avoid phrases that employers see as red flags. In particular, four phrases that could cost you in your interview include: I don’t like my previous company. Even if yo ..read more

If you are looking for a creative job, many traditional methods of finding a position may not work for you. In fact, it is vital you know two key statistics about career opportunities within the creative industry, so you can make fully informed choices about how to find the position of your dreams. Here are the two statistics you need to know when planning your job search: 80 percent of jobs are not posted online While looking for a job online has become incredibly common in today’s digital world, you should be aware that restricting your search for a creative position to online job ads could ..read more

Hiring people to do creative work can be a challenge because personalities and style matter so much for these types of positions. Navigating the process on your own can be both time-consuming and fruitless, but the good news is companies can make it much easier to find top talent by working with recruiters. Staffing professionals with creative expertise can bring your business exceptional job candidates more quickly than you could find qualified staff members on your own because: Recruiters have access to a vast pool of skilled workers. Recruiters who specialize in placing creative people deve ..read more

When you’re applying for accounting jobs, a great resume can make all the difference when it comes to landing an interview and ultimately getting hired. Unfortunately, far too many job seekers end up making the mistake of sending out generic resumes instead of creating multiple documents that are tailored to each position. Having multiple resumes you can customize to the company you’re applying with can have big benefits for you by helping you capture the attention of hiring managers and come across as the most qualified candidate. There are plenty of reasons why it makes sense to have multipl ..read more

Working with a staffing agency can be one of the best ways to find the job of your dreams. However, not everyone understands the process of getting hired by a staffing agency. If you are interested in finding a job through Vanguard Staffing, here are the key things you need to know about our hiring process. A phone interview kicks off the process. The very first step in the process is to have a telephone interview. This will allow you to provide a basic introduction to who you are and what jobs you’re looking for and it allows staffing professionals at Vanguard Staffing to help you understand ..read more

Company culture can make a huge difference in whether you are happy at work and whether you like your job or not. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine in advance whether a company has a positive or negative culture, as most organizations try to portray themselves as positive and productive places to work during the interview process. The good news is, there are signs you can look for and techniques you can use in order to identify a bad company culture before coming aboard. Below are four different things to watch for. Body Language Pay attention to how the hiring manager and others ..read more

If you are an accountant, it’s common for clients and hiring managers and even your current employer to focus only on your numerical skills. The reality is, however, if you want to advance your career you will need to show you can go beyond just numbers. You need to show you can take on a leadership role. Some of the different ways you can highlight your leadership skills include the following. Demonstrating Your Strategic Decision-Making Skills Whether you are interviewing or are already employed, you want to showcase how you can use strategic decision-making to enhance a company or clients ..read more

The technology making artificial intelligence possible has advanced dramatically in recent years, and there are many examples of how AI is used to enhance people’s everyday lives. This is true both in the personal and professional worlds. If you are an accounting professional, it is important to understand how AI is impacting the accounting profession. You can show potential employers you’ve been keeping up on industry trends and take steps to enhance your professional success by incorporating AI in appropriate situations.  Some of the different ways AI is affecting accounting include the ..read more

When you apply for a job, you may be one of many candidates brought in for an interview. You need to make the most positive impression possible during the interview in order to convince the hiring manager you should advance in the hiring process and you are the ideal candidate to bring on board. There are a number of different ways you can increase your chances of getting hired during the interview process, but one important tip is to watch the words you use so you can stand out. For example, you should: Focus on the company values Hiring managers want to bring people on board that fit in with ..read more

If you are working as a developer, there are different tracks your career can take. If you want to ensure you advance in a way you’d prefer and you’re given the opportunities you are most interested in, you must be able to communicate clearly with your manager about your career objectives. While it can seem daunting to have a conversation with your manager about how you’d like your career to progress, answering these questions for yourself will help you identify your goals and give you a clear idea of the types of opportunities you’d like to discuss with your manager and pursue within your org ..read more