The Mason Group Blog Career and recruiting advice for accounting, finance & banking professionals
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Global Pandemic: 7 Skills Accounting Pros Must Have
- February 17, 2021
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Career Advice, Job search
Today’s workplace is different than it was a year ago. It’s virtual, fast-evolving, and hugely dependent on technology. There has been more competition of talent supply and less job opportunity demand. Here are 7 skills accounting & finance pros can focus on to remain competitive in the marketplace.
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10 Soft Skills in Demand During the Pandemic
- February 2, 2021
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Hiring Advice, Career Advice, Job search, Workplace Issues
Follow along as we list the top 10 soft skills to add to your resume that will ensure further job success during the pandemic.
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EQ vs. IQ, Which One Is More Important in the Professional World?
- January 8, 2021
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Career Advice
Most people are familiar with the Intelligence Quotient (IQ), which has been used for decades to evaluate applicants for a certain position. But is technical knowledge the most important skill to look for in a candidate? In the last few years, another trait has held its own when it comes to decisive factors of the hiring process. Emotional intelligence (EQ) has proven to be essential to tell the best talent apart from the crowd.
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5 Easy Ways to Maximize Your Job Search During the Pandemic
- November 24, 2020
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Job search
Searching for a new job can be extremely stressful and overwhelming, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. You may even begin to wonder if you should continue applying for new positions with everything that’s going on in the world around you. The answer to that question is ‘yes’, you should.
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7 Tips to Level Up Your LinkedIn Presence
- October 2, 2020
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Career Advice, Job search
Whether you are currently searching for a job or simply trying to build your professional network, you should invest time in building your LinkedIn presence. With physical distancing measures still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your LinkedIn activity has only increased in importance.
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How to securely share files remotely with clients
- August 26, 2020
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Workplace Issues, Technology
With most of us working remotely during the current COVID-19 pandemic, finding the right file-sharing solution has become critical. We have put together some tips to assist you in starting your search, but these are just tips, not a substitute for your own due diligence.