Successful networking

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Networking is an important activity for individuals looking for new jobs. This practice involves initiatives for establishing connections with people who might be useful in a job search. The initial step in networking is to create a database of contacts. They may be subdivided into five categories: people who can offer a job immediately, those can offer a job in the near future, introduce the searcher to a person planning to hire someone, inform the searcher of a job opening or opportunities, and offer information about a person or company. This list should help job hunters determine where to look for jobs, focusing on areas where quick results are possible. Searchers should also broaden their network by participating in professional and community organizations, and attending events sponsored by these groups. Involvement in committees, offering assistance to other members and writing for newsletters or magazines also help build important networks.

Evaluation, Social networks, Job hunting

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Beyond benefits

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Companies that want to recruit and retain talented accounting and finance employees should reexamine the incentives that they offer to these individuals. The most popular tools for enticing new candidates are compensation and financial incentives, including salaries, raises and bonuses. They should keep pace or surpass industry and local market standards and be set according to employee performance. Although these monetary perks can help during recruitment, they are not enough to retain the best employees. Providing opportunities for professional advancement is one good way of retaining employees. Companies should promote from within because this encourages them to work harder. Another important retention tool is the corporate culture. An environment that is characterized by frequent recognition, open communication, creativity and sharing of ideas is ideal for retaining key employees.

Recruiting, Employee recruitment, Compensation management, Accountants, Employee retention, Finance departments

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Improving your listening skills

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Listening is one of the most important skills in business and its enhancement will significantly benefit the careers of executives in different fields. Professionals are advised to take an active approach in improving their listening skills. They are recommended to enumerate and understand possible obstacles related to communication and focus their minds before meetings and discussions to eliminate any form of anxiety and fear. They are also urged to clarify the purpose and length of business activities to ensure productive discussions. Moreover, executives need to pay close attention and take down notes when listening to speakers. This will greatly improve the creation and establishment of various ideas and comments.

Career Planning, Business Communications Mgmt, Analysis, Career development, Listening, Business communication, Business communications services

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