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Happy Holidays from Accountingpros Recruiting + Staffing! The most wonderful time of the year is officially in full force, and you should enjoy every minute of it. As the year draws to a close, we thought it would be fun to recap our most popular HR & management articles of 2016, to see what employers like you were interested in.

If you’re not already familiar with our blog, we devote multiple posts per month to issues commonly experienced by employers. We’re well-aware running a business is hard work, so take a look at our top three HR & management posts from the past 12 months. Hopefully, our advice will guide and empower you to make your company even more amazing in the new year.

Is Your Team’s Laid Back Personality Giving Off the Right Business Vibe in the Office?

Largely considered more comfortable than professional attire, business casual has become the standard office dress code. Along with the shift in clothing, the entire vibe of many workplaces has become seriously relaxed. This can be great to an extent, but it’s important to make sure your team doesn’t cross the line from laid back to unprofessional. Keep reading to learn four signs things have become a bit too relaxed at your company.

Stop Overthinking Every Little Decision and Start Leading Better

Management positions hold a lot of weight, so it’s only natural to feel overwhelmed by some of the decisions you have to make. However, you’re in charge for a reason, so you need to trust yourself. Learn five ways to stop overthinking every little decision and start being the strong, confident leader your employees need.

Consider These 4 Factors Before Extending a Job Offer

Filling an open position on your team is hard work. After sorting through far too many resumes from candidates who clearly aren’t qualified and having a more than a few bad interviews, it’s only natural to want to hire the first person who seems like a good fit. Of course, rush decisions rarely end well, so learn four factors to weigh prior to extending a job offer.

Get 2017 off to a strong start by filling your open accounting and finance positions with top talent. Partner with Accountingpros Recruiting + Staffing to find the right  accounting and finance, audit and taxation, cost accounting, analytics and reporting, or accounting support professionals for your Seattle area company.

There’s no better time for a big change than a new year! In just a few weeks, 2017 will be here, so it’s time to start planning your upcoming career move. Knowing where to look for the right job, how to format your resume, and what questions to ask interviewers can be a challenge, but the experts at Accoutingpros Recruiting + Staffing are here to assist.

Multiple times per month, we share blog posts specifically tailored to job seekers like you. It doesn’t matter if you read them when they’re first published or reference our extensive library on an as-needed basis, we have all the information you need to position yourself as the best person for the job.

Our 3 Most Popular Job Seeker Posts of 2016

3 Simple…but Often Overlooked Ways to Stand Out From Other Job Seekers

You have a lot to offer potential employers, but so do plenty of other candidates. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you have to put in the extra effort to get noticed. This post highlights the importance of differentiating yourself from other candidates and offers tips to help you make a seriously good impression on the hiring manager.

3 Tips to Make a Great Impression on Your New Boss

Depending on how you felt about your prior manager, getting a fresh start with a new boss may be a welcome change or a tad bittersweet. Either way, adapting to life with your new boss must be a top priority, because the last thing you want is for them regret their hiring decision. Expect the process to be one of trial and error, but with a little time and patience you’ll get right back into your comfort zone.

The Secret Mobile Apps that Will Help You Improve Your Daily Productivity

These five apps are designed to make your life easier, allowing you dedicate more time to your top priorities, so download them today to realize your full potential.

If you’re planning to make a career change in 2017, allow Accountingpros Recruiting + Staffing to assist. We’re here to connect you with a fulfilling temporary/contract, temp-to-hire, or direct hire accounting or finance job at a top Seattle company. Contact us today to start your search!

A new year is upon us and there’s no better time to make big life changes. If you’re feeling stuck in your current job, vow to make 2017 the year you move up the ladder. Whether you’re hoping to advance at your current company or are ready for a fresh start elsewhere, start mapping your path to success right now.

Four Ways to Grow Your Professional Self in 2017

Seek More Responsibilities at Work

Schedule a meeting with your boss to discuss your career path. Explain that you’re not currently feeling challenged and request to take on more responsibility. Prior to the meeting, think long and hard about your goals for the future, so you can request tasks that directly support these objectives. You’ll gain valuable experience to put on your resume, and after proving you can handle the increased workload, you may even land a promotion.

Head Back to School

If you’ve been talking about furthering your education for years, it’s time to make it a reality. Choose a program that directly aligns with your long-term career goals, so you can learn pertinent skills that will make you more marketable. This may involve enrolling in a graduate degree program that takes a few years to complete or spending a few months earning a certification, but your efforts will be well worth it.

Make Networking a Priority

By now, you’re well aware that having the right connections can be monumentally helpful in landing your dream job, so make a point to grow your network. Join a professional organization and attend the networking mixers sponsored by the group to meet local professionals who might prove invaluable in your job search. If you’re a little shy, invite a friend to join you and work the room together.

Find a Passion Project

If you’re frustrated that your current job doesn’t allow you to do the kind of work you’re truly passionate about, take on a side project. Dedicate some of your free time to this endeavor as a way to sharpen your skills and produce an outstanding portfolio piece to show potential employers. You’ll have a great time working on it and having the finished product in your corner will make it easier to shift into the kind of job you really want.

Make 2017 the year you finally land your dream job. Contact Accountingpros Recruiting + Staffing for assistance in finding the right temporary/contract, contract-to-hire, or direct-hire opportunity for you!

The new year is just a few weeks away, so you need to start working on your goals for 2017. If you want to use the next year to raise your profile to the level of industry influencer and valued role model, now is the time to start plotting your strategy.

Becoming an influencer is hard work. Many people wrongly assume you’re either born into the role or you’re not, but this isn’t the case. It doesn’t matter where you started, if you’re a natural introvert or an extrovert, or what line of work you’re in, you can become an amazing role model. Follow these five steps to make it happen.

Believe in Yourself

If you don’t respect yourself, you can’t expect anyone else to. You’re an incredibly talented person with a lot to offer, so believe in the power you have to make a difference in the lives of other professionals. From providing guidance to those just getting started in the workforce to helping develop the careers of your mid-level staffers, you can wield a huge influence.

Lead by Example

No one respects a leader who says one thing and does another. If you instruct people to behave in a certain manner, you must heed to your own advice. You can’t expect others to adhere to guidelines you can’t even follow.

Start Networking Better

The larger your network, the more people you can influence. Constant networking is a must for prominent industry leaders, so you always need to be out meeting new people. If you’re naturally outgoing, this won’t be a problem, but you may be hesitant if you’re shy. Instead of feeling intimidated, set guidelines for each event you attend — you have to stay for an hour, make two net contacts, etc. Before you know it, you’ll be a natural at networking.

Nurture Your Contacts

After working hard to create a vast network of contacts, you want to be a valuable resource. Do your best to stay in touch with people, to build and maintain a positive relationship. If you come across a job opening or even an interesting article that applies to the career of a contact, pass it along. Of course, when you’re notably well-connected, people will always try to tap into your network, so be protective of it. Don’t pass on contact information or make introductions unless you’re sure it will be helpful to your contact.

Be Available to Help Others

Influencers and role models want to touch the careers of as many people as possible, so open yourself up to others. Do your best to accept more invitations to meet with new contacts than you decline — of course, only accept those that make sense. Practice active listening during conversations, so the other person feels respected and gets something valuable from the meeting.

Want to start 2017 fully staffed?

Contact Accountingpros Recruiting + Staffing. Our expert recruiting managers will take the time to really get to know your company, so we can find the absolute best candidate every time.