Information Literacy
Learning to learn is at the core of all career skills. THE top 10 most critical job skills in 2013 are critical thinking, complex problem solving, decision-making, active listening, computers and...
View ArticleShould You Go Back to School?
Evaluating whether more education is the right choice. WE all have fond memories—more or less—of our university days. Especially after a few years—more or less—in the workforce, the idea of going back...
View ArticleDifficult Communications
IT is one thing to stand before an audience and feel a sense of normal jitters. You know your material because you came prepared. It is quite another to present information that no one is “getting” or...
View ArticleCGAs Give Back—and Reap the Rewards
Volunteering fosters growth, personally and professionally. Lisa Caldwell hadn’t planned on becoming a travelling accountant, but it turns out they’re in high demand. The 45-year-old CGA spent three...
View ArticleOut-of-the-box Presentation Tips
Traditionally, new speakers are taught to stand tall, develop confidence, and prepare all of their points when addressing an audience. This is great advice. But how do you get over the fear of doing...
View ArticlePublic Speaking Tips for 2014
IT’S the start of a new year. Treat it as a new beginning, an opportunity to challenge yourself in all areas. Let your public speaking skills enhance everything that you do. Become well-spoken and...
View ArticleBeyond Resumés
Job seekers can find valuable leads in networking with other people. THE age of spamming potential employers with resumés and hoping for an interview ended sometime in the last millennium. In fact,...
View ArticleThe Nightmare Participant—for First-time Presenters
ONE of the reasons why we hate delivering public presentations is that we don’t always know what to expect. We mostly think about how we look, feel, and behave. We wonder how others will perceive us....
View ArticleTiming is Everything
Achieving long-term career success requires patience. Conventional wisdom offers all manner of chestnuts and aphorisms on the virtues of patience and playing the long game. Where your career is...
View ArticleCongratulations to this year’s new FCGAs
THE FCGA designation is the highest national award granted by the CGA Association. It is presented to exceptional CGAs who have brought distinction to the profession. The 28 recipients for 2014 hail...
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