Does the CPA Exam process make you feel overwhelmed and confused? While a 16-hour test may not be the most appealing step in reaching your career goal, the CPA licensure will open a myriad of career opportunities. If you’re just starting out, or getting ready to take your exam, here is what you need to [...]
Freelancing offers a lot of freedom, but also a significant responsibility. That's especially true when tax time rolls around. Here are 5 tips from AAFA to help prepare for tax season and beyond. Hire Your Spouse or Child Hiring your spouse can provide substantial tax benefits. First, you must have a legal contract to prove [...]
Studies of top-tier hiring managers have shown that nearly half (49%) of professionals considered a cover letter the #1 factor in considering a candidate for the job. It only takes one well-written page to set yourself ahead of the competition. So, before you send out any more resumes, ensure that you are doing all you [...]
We’ve all experienced that meeting: the one that runs too long, is not germane to your job description, or has no clear framework or plan. If you are not careful, meetings can eat up a large portion of your day, as well as drain your mental energy and productivity. To make your meetings more valuable [...]
LinkedIn can no longer be ignored as a hiring tool and career advancement network. The platform has become one of the most utilized tools by recruiters and HR professionals for scouting and reaching out to prospective talent. Whether you are just beginning your career or have decades of experience in your field, a carefully crafted [...]
Location: Chicago, Illinois Introducing Access Search Inc. Access Search Inc. takes great pride in attracting elite talent to our firm. We were founded in 1998 with the mission to bring talented candidates and exceptional clients together. Since our inception, our aim at Access Search is to be an honest, diligent, and knowledgeable search firm. Over [...]
With 2021 right around the corner, advancing your career might be at the top of your New Year’s resolutions. Career development depends on more than technical skills and dedication, you also need a few soft skills, including the ability to lead a team. Here are a few leadership skills to improve this year: Inspiring Others [...]
A common misconception is that after a certain age it’s “too late” to switch careers. Candidates over the age of fifty often feel as though their only choice is to “stick out” their current career choice until retirement. Quite the opposite is true. It’s never too late to switch careers. While switching careers at any [...]
What's your leadership style? While there are many variations and combinations of leadership styles, there are seven general types. All of these leadership styles have both some benefits and some areas for improvement. Read our blog to discover more: Bureaucratic Leaders This kind of leader enforces policies, procedures, and rules. Under this type of leadership, [...]
Location: Personnel Consulting Group, LA Introducing Personnel Consulting Group Since 1969, we’ve offered the most professional and caring direct hire and temporary personnel placement services available. Our mission statement is brief, but not something we take lightly: “Meeting Needs, Changing Lives.” It’s Personnel Consulting Group's (PCG’s) history, and by the grace of God, it will [...]
