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15 to paying accounting and finance jobs
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15 Top Paying Accounting and Finance Jobs

Vice President, Finance Direct financing strategies, analysis, forecasting and budget management. Direct all aspects of accounting operations such as receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting.   Skills: Strategic Planning, Risk Management / Risk Control, Senior Financial Management, and Financial Modeling. Most people in this job have more than five years’ experience in related jobs. Median

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6 Ways to Avoid Appearing Untrustworthy to an Employer
Interviewing

6 Ways to Avoid Appearing Untrustworthy to an Employer

One of the most important things an interviewer will try to determine during the interview process is how trustworthy you are as a candidate. Before a potential interview even takes place, they will be looking for signs as to how reliable a candidate is. They may ask some questions directly aimed at finding that out,

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Why Being Dishonest on Your Resume Will Backfire
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Why Being Dishonest on Your Resume Will Backfire

According to Inc.com, as many as 85% of job applicants are not totally truthful on their resume. As tempting as it may be to adjust a few details here and there on your resume to make yourself look better and improve your chances to get a call back and an interview, the risks of doing

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How to Address Job Hopping on a Resume
Resume Tips

How to Address Job Hopping on a Resume [Video]

Subscribe to our YouTube page:  In our recruiter video tip this week, iMPact recruiter Casey Coretti shares some advice for job seekers who have had several jobs in a short amount of time, and are appearing as job hoppers to potential employers. Resume Contract jobs Permanent roles Recommendations Company description What’s important to you?  

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Conversation with an HR Manager: How to Stand out Against Other Candidates
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Conversation with an HR Manager: How to Stand out Against Other Candidates

We talked to the HR Manager at one of our West Michigan clients about what they look for in an ideal candidate during the interview process. They’re a manufacturer providing metal processing, metal finishing, powder coating, assemblies, and supply chain management at our three facilities.  They primarily manufacture custom furniture and automotive parts.   What

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Job Search

5 Ways to Stay Positive During a Job Search

Searching for jobs is not always pleasant; and going through what can be frustrating a bit of an emotional roller coaster while applying for jobs, can have in impact on your job search and how you come across to employers both in applications and in interviews. It’s important to keep your mind focused and in

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Job Application Do's and Don'ts - iMPact Recruiter Video Tip
Job Search

Job Application Do’s and Don’ts [Recruiter Video Tip]

Many job applications never make it past an initial review. iMPact’s Doug Koetsier shares insights into what job seekers can do to improve the chances of their application making it further into the application process. Create master list Education References Questions Be positive Re-read and review Job suitability Abbreviations Salary Match resume Job movement When

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Top Engineering Jobs of 2018
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Top Engineering Jobs of 2018

One of the core areas we staff in is Engineering. Below are 7  of the top* Engineering jobs, including what type of education respondents** in each field hold as well as the national average salary.   Mechanical Engineer Average salary (nationwide): $84,190 Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically

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Job Talk: How to Negotiate a Higher Salary
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How to Negotiate a Higher Salary [March Job Talk Webinar]

View the webinar recording here: Join us for an interactive and engaging webinar on March 28th to learn more about how to approach a salary negotiation. iMPact’s Partner Matt Peal will discuss best practices, share inside advice and take all of your questions live during this webinar. If you’re not able to attend live, no

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