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The fate of your job search isn't written in the stars. It's in your strategy. Here are three ways to show up, stand out, and seize the right opportunities.

There’s one day each year when the idea of "luck" gets a lot of play. I enjoy a little four-leaf clover and leprechaun talk, myself, on St. Patrick's Day. But what about the other 364 days of the year?

As an executive recruiter, I sometimes have candidates tell me they’re having a run of bad luck in their job search. Most of the time, I offer them a simple formula for turning that luck around.

It starts with three simple actions that show how landing the right role isn’t about chance. It’s about creating your own good fortune.

I've looked at thousands of resumes since I joined SkyWater in 2022. Only one template consistently stands out as the best.  I've also got great news: you don't need to hire a resume writer to get it. I'll share this resume template with you, share why recruiters like me love it, and give you some tips on how to make it your own.

What every CPA needs to know about today’s competitive market

“If you’re not happy where you are, start looking...”  Right?

That’s the old rule. But what if you still like your job? Let's imagine that the pay is fine, the benefits are good, the career path promising. If you’re in public accounting or a CPA with a public accounting background, there’s a new rule to consider following:  “No matter how happy you are in your current role, now is the best time to be looking at what’s out there.”  Here's why: