New graduates, having come from recent academic studies and eager to start developing their skills in the real world, are often highly regarded for their energy and enthusiasm. However, connecting with those in the know can prove challenging for job seekers. Enter the ‘Elevator Pitch’ A ‘what pitch’?  An ‘Elevator Pitch’ is a brief but

Did you know that, on average, LinkedIn members with certifications highlighted on their profiles receive 6x more views? Your LinkedIn Profile is a 24/7 representation of your professional knowledge and achievements, and as a young professional your education section especially says a lot about you to potential employers. The education and certification sections help showcase

We all have that certain person that we go to for advice. Whether it’s a parent of a friend, these people play a pivotal role in guiding us through any speedbumbs and uncertainties in our personal lives. While this is a familiar concept in our personal lives for some reason many of us don’t have

For many people, the most dreaded interview question is, “Tell me about yourself.” Talking about yourself can be difficult, and doing so in a succinct yet compelling way can be even harder. But perfecting your “pitch”, the 60-second explanation of who you are, what you do, and why it all matters, is critical to not

As you prepare to start your internship, it’s important to take some time to reflect on what you want to achieve. Maybe you want to hone your soft skills, or develop specific technical skills – or perhaps get better at professional networking. It’s extremely helpful to set your goals before you begin, so that you

Attention to detail is the ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. As many employers seek this skill, it is not surprising to see many students list on their resume that they have ‘strong attention to detail’. However when asked how they can demonstrate this skill, many are unable to answer. How can

Why is it important to include extra-curricular activities on a resume? For recent graduates with little or no work experience, extra-curricular activities can demonstrate important transferable skills that are highly valuable in the work place. They also illustrate an individual’s ability to manage their time and often show a well-developed soft skill set in regard

So you’ve completed your accounting qualification and it’s time to enter the job market – but what career paths are there available? There are a wide variety of options available to you if you have a degree in accounting. Generally, the type of job that you enter into will depend on your own interests and

The best way to find out what types of skills employers are looking for is by doing some simple research. Based on what employers are saying on job boards, here is a list of the most common skills recent accounting graduates must have. 1. Desire to Complete CA or CPA Communicate to employers that you

No matter what your chosen field of study is, as a graduate student you should ensure that you stay abreast of any changes in your industry. There are numerous ways that this could be accomplished e.g. networking events and professional journals, but one great way to draw on all of those resources is to join