Who you know has always been as important as what you know regarding accounting career success. The relationships you build with the right people don't just increase your access to industry insights and knowledge. The trouble is that building genuine emotional connections with others isn't always easy in today's digital world. To create a thriving network, you must know mo...
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Creating Connections: Accounting Networking Strategies for the Digital Age
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The Power of Being Liked: Leveraging Social Skills for Accounting Career Progression
21 days ago by Steve MerrittEveryone wants to be liked. The more "likeable" you are, the more likely you are to forge great relationships. But likeability isn't just important from a personal perspective – it's also a strategic asset for professional development. As a Harvard Business Review article states, “People prefer to do business with people they like”. This concept is backed up by countless s...
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6 Simple Strategies to Optimise Work Performance in your Accounting Career
9 months ago by Steve MerrittNo matter how skilled you are, how much you know about Accounting, or how productive you consider yourself to be, there's always room for improvement. Employees who invest in consistently improving their results and demonstrating value are the ones who access the best opportunities in their roles. The high-performing team members in any business are the first to be conside...
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Stay Ahead of the Curve: The Top Skills Employers Crave in Accounting and Finance Candidates in 2025
11 months ago by Steve MerrittDemand for skilled accounting employees is increasing in 2025 however, there's still significant competition in the market among candidates in this industry. Faced with a complex economic landscape, employers are limited in the opportunities they can offer. If you want to optimise your chances of getting the ideal role this year, you must demonstrate the skills employers ar...
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