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5 Changes You Need to Make to Your Resume Right Now

Whether you're actively looking for you next career move or not, it pays to be prepared. But the truth is even some of the top accountants and consultants I know fall short when it comes time to sell themselves. This checklist reveals 5 updates you can do in the next 30 minutes and leapfrog what I'd estimate to be 80-90% of your competition.

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April 16, 2021 by Eric Butts

The 3 word Facebook post that has me feeling all kinds of motivated right now

I’m fired up like Marshall from Paw Patrol today — and I’ve been fired up for a few days now after reading a 3-word Facebook post.

Here’s the story — my friend, Charlene posted a simple message that said “Do it scared.”

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Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: career management, productivity

April 13, 2021 by Eric Butts

I think I discovered the last fax machine this weekend (and a related lesson you should be immediately applying)

“The only way we can take your order info is by fax.”

That’s what the voice on the phone told me… and she was 100% serious.

I mean, it’s 2021 and in the middle of a pandemic. Who is still using fax machines now, especially as an “only” option.

The most frustrating part was they told me the same thing last year and I learned there was way to send them the info they needed digitally, like EVERY business should be doing right now. The fact that I had to be the one to bring up this alternative has me questioning the future of our business relationship.

I’m writing to you about more than just a random customer service rant though…

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April 12, 2021 by Eric Butts

How to create your own luck in your career

hello my name is lucky

One of my high school teachers used to always say it’s better to be lucky than good.

I didn’t really agree with him but like many things, my perspective has shifted over the years. I can tell you many stories about where things could’ve gone a different way but this morning and last night, one particular situation is just on my mind.

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Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: career management

February 22, 2021 by Eric Butts

Here’s why you may want to rethink that skills section on your resume

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Here’s a quick question for you…

If you were building a home, who would you be more likely to contract — someone who told you they were great at building houses or someone who could show you houses that they built?

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Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: resume writing

February 20, 2021 by Eric Butts

Internet troll triggered by a pair of tweets

Instead of sleeping like I should’ve been doing I was scrolling Twitter and came across a tweet that I have to admit triggered me a bit.

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Filed Under: Management Consulting Tagged With: management consulting

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