I answered a Quora question recently that asked, “How do I prepare for an interview for tax at Ernst & Young?” The question was a good one as many young and seasoned accountants aspire to work for one of the Big Four accounting firms. Those of you who...
In the last few years, hot topics in the news are the economy and the state of the job market. Parents warn their college-aged children not to expect a well-paying, full-time job immediately after graduation, while others plan to bounce from part-time job to part-time...
A promotion isn’t the only way to change positions in your company—or in your career. This month, Harvard Business Review reported that employee may be interested in lateral moves when it comes to achieving the changes or transitions they crave. Kirsten Helvey at...
For many people, email is the scourge of productivity. Whether you’re hounded by frequent alerts and notifications on your smartphone or you’re addicted to the refresh button on your desktop, your day can be easily derailed because of the constant changes and...
What does it mean to be exceptional? Successful and exceptional are not synonymous. You can be successful without having particularly remarkable ideas. You can be successful without being phenomenal. In some business cultures, success is defined by satisfying the...