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The 20 Best (and Free) Ways To Boost Your Career By 2020

December 2, 2019 apucareertips

We have about three weeks before we close out the year, which gives you plenty of time to squeeze in some professional development—without spending a dime. Here are the 20 best (and free) ways to improve your career before the new decade begins.

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How CPAs Can Contribute to Good Business Cybersecurity

November 21, 2019 David Hubler

A recent survey by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) and Virginia Business magazine found that 78 percent of respondents rated cybersecurity a significant concern.

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Opportunity Jobs Can Create a Successful and Secure Future

November 4, 2019 Dr. Bjorn Mercer

What kind of job should you go for that will keep you employed? Indeed's State of Opportunity report describes what it calls opportunity jobs.

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Developing Communication Skills for the Business World

October 22, 2019 Susan Hoffman

In job advertisements, most employers seek employees with good communication skills, such as the ability to write well or speak to other people.

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Determining Which Job Skills Are in Demand in Your Field

October 21, 2019 Susan Hoffman

How do you determine what specific job skills employers in your particular field want you to have? There are several resources you can use to find out.

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Now Is the Best Time to Ask Your Employer for a Raise

October 16, 2019 David Hubler

Now is an excellent time to ask the boss for that hoped-for raise. But how should you ask for a raise? Indeed.com offers six tips.

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The Secret Sauce When Choosing a Second Act Career

October 8, 2019 apucareertips

What's the secret sauce to a satisfying second-act career? Most people assume meaningful work is the key. But according to Rob Cross, Edward A. Madden professor of global leadership at Babson College, research shows that people tend to overestimate the importance of the what when they should be focusing on the who.