I have always been a student of productivity and time management. Ever since I read 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, I never looked at life the same way again. From there, I went on to read influential productivity books like Work the System, Getting Things Done, Do the Work, 18 Minutes, and The Power [...]
We’ll start with the obvious, the job market isn’t what it used to be. In regards to hiring and creating new positions, companies are thinking in a much more cost-conscious fashion and aren’t handing out jobs left and right as they may have done in the past. As many have experienced firsthand, the competition for [...]
Accounting can seem like a daunting and often impossible task to a new business owner. While business owners can pay top dollar for the best accounting software available, there are free and much more user friendly options available. Open source accounting software offers the same features as fee based software without a price tag. We [...]
One of the most devastating, life-changing events that can happen to anyone is the loss of a job. Having experienced this myself on more than one occasion, the uncertainty, fear, shame, humiliation and guilt can become unbearable. What can you do to survive unemployment? Be proactive! Here are six tips on how to survive unemployment, [...]
2011 was a great year for the CPACareerCoach blog. A special thank you to all the readers who make this site what it is. I begin this blog back in 2009. My original purpose was to share my experience and knowledge to a local marketplace where I live. After a few months of blogging, I [...]
At the end of every year, I like to take some time to evaluate my projects as well as my life plan. CPACareerCoach is just over two years old and it constantly amazes me at the growth we have seen. Our traffic and email subscriber rate is well above where we were a year ago. [...]
Do you know what your passionate about? Where does your skills, abilities, strengths, and knowledge intersect? I want to spend a few moments on how to find your passion. I have learned some important principles along the way that guide me and my work life. Discovering your passion is a journey and usually not something [...]
Most job seekers do not know how to network for a job. It is probably one of the most asked questions that I get on coaching calls. In fact, I recently spent a whole hour with a candidate just giving him specific follow up and job search networking advice. I understand the hesitation. It feels [...]
What are the most common job interview questions? Better yet, what are the best answers to these questions? This is what I hope to tackle in this post. One of the best practices of an executive recruiter is to de-brief a candidate after they go on a client interview. One of my favorite questions to [...]
I have a statistic that just might surprise you. Close to 90% of all citizens in the United States have a documented record to their name. While I will admit most are not of the “unemployable” variety, there is still a high need to check out the people you are hiring. Some of these documented records can [...]
Let’s admit it…we all like free, right? What about when it comes to Accounting Software? What is the best free accounting software download available? Should we trust free accounting software? These are all good questions. Selecting the right accounting software package is important regardless if you are a small business or a large enterprise. Being [...]
Did you know it is possible to have employers & recruiters calling you about jobs? Let me show you how. I have been working 1 on 1 for quite some time sharing a strategy of how to have jobs find you. I think it should be a part of ever professional’s toolbox in my opinion. [...]
Probably the most overlooked item in the hiring process is the phone interview. I have seen too many candidates take a flippant view of phone interviews. Yet, they are often the entryway to nailing a good job. Let me share with you a few of the principles that I share with coaching clients on how [...]
I recently spoke with a coaching client who was frustrated with lack of 2nd interviews he was obtaining. He had gone on 7 interviews within a 10 day time frame but zero to show for it. He specifically reached out to me for job interview coaching. Within 30 minutes I could clearly see some serious [...]
Have you ever heard that in order to find a job quickly that you have to stand out from the crowd? Well, it is true. The problem is many candidates try to stand out in not so compelling ways. They try to stand out with fancy fonts on a resume, unique resume format designs, or [...]
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