Posts by Ronda Burchard

It’s a power tool that most finance professionals aren’t using in their job quest. A network with national reach but strong knowledge of local markets. It’s the American Association of Finance & Accounting. The AAFA is a well-established network of executive recruiters who specialize in sourcing and placing talent for finance and accounting roles in…

Leaders, managers, professionals, lend me your ears. Every leader is unique but are there essential qualities that effective leaders share? This is a very subjective question, as many professionals value different qualities in their leaders. But here are 5 core qualities that we have found lend themselves to strong leadership potential. 1. Leaders Are Trustworthy:…

Social media is one of the most valuable tools you can leverage to remain always-on for recruiters. While it takes consistent work and time to invest in your social reputation, the potential rewards are vast. Even if you’re not actively searching for new job opportunities, evergreen social media activity on LinkedIn and Twitter can help…

With the rise of social media, many job candidates increasingly use their LinkedIn profile and other online personas to act as an evergreen cover letter. While your social profiles are immensely valuable and can act as catalysts for new job opportunities, it’s imperative you leverage all opportunities to communicate to potential hiring companies why you’re…

Welcome to the executive job search. Unlike the majority of job applicants, professionals searching for executive or c-suite level positions face a whole new set of challenges when it comes to securing new opportunities. Find out how to best conquer these barriers and unlock a new world of career potential. Barrier #1: Higher Competition &…

LinkedIn Premium is the social network’s subscription-based offering, aimed to supercharge job search, business development, or talent acquisition efforts. If you’re curious as to the difference between the free and premium access, LinkedIn has a wonderful comparison. But is LinkedIn Premium worth the investment? When it comes to job-seekers, LinkedIn Premium is a toss-up. If…

We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s the culture; maybe it’s your boss. Maybe you’re stuck into a position devoid of opportunity and growth. Whatever your reasons, you may be locked in an internal tug-of-war, constantly weighing the benefits of staying with the opportunities of a new career path. If so, take our true/false quiz below…

As working professionals, we all know how valuable LinkedIn is to our long-term networking strategy and industry visibility. But ask yourself: is your LinkedIn profile maximizing its potential? There are many quick, easy ways to ensure your profile and professional experience is highly visible for colleagues, recruiters, and hiring companies. By implementing a few of…