The Mason Group Blog Career and recruiting advice for accounting, finance & banking professionals
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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.
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6 books to help you grow during the COVID-19 pandemic
- July 15, 2020
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Career Advice, Lifestyle, Productivity
The right book doesn’t just entertain you — it can help you grow as well. Check out the ones we’ve compiled for you below in our list of summer 2020 must reads. From spiritual wisdom and leadership strategy to award-winning literary fiction, these books can provide you with a way to grow and feel less isolated.
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13 tips for starting a new accounting job
- July 9, 2020
- Posted by: The Mason Group
- Category: Career Advice
In your first month at your new job, you not only need to quickly learn the ropes of the company you’re working for, but you also have to ensure you make the right first impression. Follow along with these 13 tips to help you get through the beginning of your brand new job.
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