I want to let you in on a secret…
That thing you’re doing on Linkedin probably isn’t going to get the result you think it is.
Here’s what I mean. [Read more…]
Bandwagon sports fans might be onto something smart for your career
When it comes to baseball, my kids are San Francisco Giants fans first.
It hurts my heart a little bit because I represent Chicago in all things sports (and pizza!), but there’s a good explanation.
When we moved to the bay area in 2010, the Giants were really good — like, so good it was a decent bet they were going to win the World Series if it was an even year.
Then there was the fact that my Chicago Cubs were underperforming…
… again…
There was so much disappointment growing up a Cubs fan, where this infamous moment was probably the lowest point:
So the reason I somewhat begrudgingly stood by and allowed such a thing to happen is this…
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If You Died At Your Job, Would Anyone Notice?
Seriously.
If you literally died in your office, how long do you think it would take before people noticed you punched out…for good? More than two days I hope. [Read more…]
12 Powerful Tools To Stay Connected To Your Professional Network
Too long; didn’t read. Tl; dr for short when you’re too busy to type out the whole thing.
That’s the generation we live in, with us so frantically buzzing about our “busy” lives we forget to stay connected to the people closest to us. For all the things we’re trying to do we need to remember that no success exists without a strong professional network.
Need help staying in touch with all the amazing, wickedly talented people you know? Here are twelve ways to help you not be the person who only calls when you need a favor: [Read more…]
6 Career Tips for Aspiring Accountants
At least a couple of times a week, I get a message from someone on LinkedIn or someone who read a post on my blog looking for advice on going into accounting. Sometimes the questions focus on education path, and sometimes they focus on the job or career you can have once you obtain the CPA designation. I’ve gotten enough questions and had enough conversations now to notice some themes I think are worth while to address in long form.