Want to interview at a big 4 accounting firm? This can be done with ease if you navigate these firms strategically. Ever heard the saying “getting into Deloitte is harder than getting into Harvard University?”. Not so much. Let’s explore this real-life use case, which are various opportunities I personally had to interview with the firm in …
Resume writing best practice. How many times have you re-written your resume to tailor it for a job? I bet a lot, right? And it’s incredibly tiring, tedious, and no one likes doing it (including me!). So stop re-writing it a million times! There is little to no value gained by re-writing your resume each …
Effective ways of working – are you working effectively? “I don’t have time to go to the gym” (and I struggle with keeping up a healthy lifestyle) “I work 100 hours a week and my personal life is taking a hit as a result” (and I struggle with enjoying my life due to high work …
Rapid-Fire Technique on Job Applications. Have you ever tried rapid firing for jobs? Like how you rapid fire on Tinder? If you haven’t, you should consider it. Applying for jobs is a form of marketing, where the larger your “marketing funnel” is, the more options you will give yourself. So similar to how you swipe …
Beat ATS systems by understanding them first. Do you understand the technical aspects behind applications you’re submitting? First let’s level-set on what ATS even is. Not everyone may even understand what this is, or what it means. ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is an automated tool that most companies use to streamline the recruiting and hiring …
Work for A government agency. Here’s a good story. How to get into the U.S. Secret Service. Sharing my own personal story on how I was able to successfully land an internship, and subsequently, a paid student assistantship with the agency. I did this with an undergrad degree that didn’t align to the agency’s mission. …
Applying for jobs effectively is key. How extensively do you read job descriptions? I hope you’re not reading every word because it’s losing you traction. Example shown here is a typical long requisition from a big 4 firm where there’s a lot to read and consider. As I continue to advocate, it’s about three things …
Resumes submitted to recruiters could pose opportunity for changes to your resume. Did you know that recruiters can (and do) make changes to your resume? Why use them? Here are some things to consider about recruiters and resumes submitted to recruiters: – They have their own objective that usually is guided by their own targets/goals …
Should I use a recruiter? Who here loves dealing with recruiters? I know I do! Now when I say I love dealing with them – I mean that I love having the opportunity to showcase what I know to navigate them quite effortlessly. Do you have what it takes to deal with these guys? Remember …
Should I take this job? Who’s ever considered a new job out of (maybe) desperation due to how unhappy you are at your current job? I know I surely have, and I know I’m not alone. It breaks my heart to see people having hesitation when they’re about to make a move, not knowing what’s …
