Part 2: Insights for Mentees – What Every Mentor Wants You to Know

Being a great mentee is as important as having a great mentor. Building a relationship with a mentor helps develop your knowledge and skills and network with industry professionals to further your accounting and finance career. Understanding what mentors want mentees to know supports strong, successful relationships. These guidelines can help. Clarify Your Needs Let […]

Part 1: The Mentor Guide – Finding the Right Mentor and Why It Matters

A mentor is an experienced professional who provides knowledge, guidance, and support for a less-experienced professional. The mentor provides insider advice, introduces the mentee to key industry contacts, and serves as a sounding board for career decisions. Their insight and wisdom help the mentee professionally advance and attain their goals. You likely will need new […]

Part 1: Are You Living to Work or Working to Live?

People who live to work are motivated by professional success. They want to move up within their industry, secure their dream job, and be respected by their managers and peers.  Conversely, people who work to live perform their best at work and home. They spend enough time at work to pay their bills and save […]

How to Earn Credibility and Influence Results

Showing up with confidence helps you build credibility at work. Displaying confidence at work is more important than having a specific title or background. Behaving confidently helps your voice be heard, valued, and respected. Choose among these methods to earn credibility and influence results. Encourage Strategic Thinking Develop your knowledge, skills, and mindset for strategic […]

The Importance of Meaningful Work

Having meaningful work provides you an abundance of benefits. For instance, you likely put in additional time each week, contribute at your best level, and rarely are absent. You probably remain engaged and productive and have a high level of job satisfaction as well. This typically results in longevity with your organization and ongoing career […]

What Soft Skills Do You Need for A Successful Professional Career?

Throughout your accounting career, you need to exhibit both soft and hard skills. You want the technical savvy and interpersonal skills to continue advancing professionally. Building these skills not only make you more confident in your career but more marketable in an ever-changing career landscape. What Soft Skills Do You Need for A Successful Professional […]