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Let’s face it, writing a good resume is hard. One of the most difficult things about the process is that it requires intense attention to detail. In fact, 76 percent of executives surveyed by Robert Half said just one or two typos in a resume would remove applicants from consideration for a job; 40 percent said a single typo was enough to ruin your chances.
There are many essential ingredients to a successful career, but one that people often overlook is having a mentor. These individuals can provide guidance that can help you in your current role and steer you towards a rewarding professional path.
Several converging trends suggest that we may be entering a golden age for consultant jobs.
Consultants are constantly on the move from one project to another. From time to time, your career landscape shifts. Whether your current project changes to a full-time position or you are presented with a new role through your deep business network, our Salary Calculator for accounting and finance positions, available in our Salary Center, provides local salary data for a wide spectrum of accounting positions. See this post for tips on using this valuable tool.
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