The top 5 mistakes people make when trying to get in shape for summer

The top 5 mistakes people make when trying to get in shape for summerThe top 5 mistakes people make when trying to get in shape for summerI know summer is approaching. Some of you might be a little concerned that youre not looking in the best shape this pool party season, and that is totally understandable. As far as weve come in terms of body positivity and acceptance, many of us still feel insecure about the way we look. A lot of concerns I hear from new clients this season deals with time constraints. They have a high school reunion coming up, they have a huge fest like a wedding coming up, they have to sh*t on their ex at this July 4th partyall of that. I understand the time crunch factor can push people to do illogical things, and Im here to talk you out of making some crucial mistakes when youre trying to get your summer body right.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more1. Buying detox teaQuick fixes are not your friend, as tempting as their Facetuned vorrcken pictures may be. Youre going to end up messing with your gut health and digestive system in the long run by resorting to these methods, and that is SO not worth it. Instead, I suggest making sure youre getting in enoughwaterthroughout the day. I would LOVE if you could work your way up toa gallon a day, but slowly increase your water intake day by day or youll risk diluting the sodium in your blood. By increasing your water intake, youre naturally suppressing your appetite (thirst often manifests itself as hunger) and providing your body with the resource it needs to naturally detox your body.2. Working out too hardIf you are not already consistently in the gym, do not start going every damn day and working yourself to the bone. elend only does thatnottranslate to quicker results, but youre also risking injuring yourself. I would rather you be able to work out efficiently for three days a week for nex t four months (ideally for years to come, but one step at a time) than work out six days a week for the next two weeks then youre out of commission because you hurt yourself. For workout ideas, check outthis circuit you can do right at homeor my Instagrams Fit Friday posts.3. Going on a fast or extreme dietInstead of using this time to further reinforce yourself in a cycle ofrestrictive fad diets thatdont work, why dont we try something new? Lets try something a little more achievable so that this will be the last time you have to feel this kind of pressure during the summer. Start making little changes every week, whether thats swapping soda for unsweetened tea or water, or replacing the buns on your burgers with lettuce, and see how these little changes positively contribute to your physical and mental health.4. Consuming artificial sh*tSo lets say youve already got the workout and diet part on lock and want to give it a little nudge because were prepping for some parties. Startin g right now (unless youre a week away from your event date), start to increase your intake of fiber and prebiotics. The reason I have you starting now is that sometimes the side effect of increasing fiber intake is bloating, which can last up to a week. But after the bloating, the fiber helps your stomach stay on flat-flat. So double that intake of vegetables and keep it that way all through the summer. Trust me. A week out from the event, I suggest decreasing your sodium intake and limiting sugar in your diet to fruits only. And dont try to cheat with Splenda or Sweet-n-Low. Stop putting fake, artificial sh*t in your body.5. Expecting dramatic resultsAt the four-week mark, if youve been working out consistently and eating cleaner, you could expect slight weight loss and increased overall tone. Youll definitely fit in your clothes better, and Im hoping, youll gain a whole lot of confidence. If youre hoping for aPrincess Diaries-style transformation in four weeks, its probably not go ing to safely happen. Heres the deal if youre unhappy with your body, chances are it didnt take four weeks to get you to that point, so dont expect four weeks of good behavior to completely transform you. A lot of people you see with bangin bodies have putyearsof work and consistency into their diet and fitness routines, so stop comparing yourself to someone whos already completed three laps when you just got in the race. Thats unfair to yourself. Youre you and thats enough. Youre trying to be a better version of you, and I commend you for that. Lets look long-term, and schedule your transformation for next summer, instead of aiming for a one-month transformation, because desperation never leads to anything good.This article originally appeared on Betches.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your pr oductivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

3 excruciating email blunders we never recover from

3 excruciating emaille blunders we never recover from3 excruciating email blunders we never recover fromYouve most likely fallen prey to a missent email at some point in your career (darn you, Reply All).While a quick sorry follow-up is usually enough to quell any issues, sometimes that one email sent by accident can have bigger repercussions for your job or reputation- and five professionals are breaking down what happened when they did just that.What are the biggest takeaways they have for you the next time youre tempted to send that mean message about your boss or forward something on an email chain? Here are the three most important lessons they learned.1. If Its Personal, Say It in PersonAnna, a high school English teaczu sich, says she and her fianc got into a pickle after he tried to invite a specific co-worker to their destination wedding- and he accidentally sent the email to the whole office.He felt awkward for the next few days as he fielded wedding questions from his co-w orkers, some he hardly knew, she says.The lesson? After that, he realized it was easier to just talk about personal things in-person or at least through text message. Its easy for things to get off-track when youre sending dozens (if not hundreds) of emails per day, so take it offline as often as possible.2. Dont Vent Online- EverWhen she was in grad school, Briana, a PhD candidate, had a frustrating professor who decided last-minute to make her turn in a paper when she was trying to work on her dissertation proposal.I wrote a lengthy email to my friend venting all of my frustrationsor so I thought. Instead of hitting Forward, I had hit Reply, she recalls. Unsurprisingly, it did not go over well.Briana isnt the only one to take the vent online approach and have it nearly backfire. Damian, a full-time writer, once meant to sent an email to a small group of co-workers criticizing a recent email their boss had sent with company policy changes. But instead of sending it to trusted peers , the email went to everyone at work.Luckily for Damian, his boss never saw the email a co-worker who knew their supervisors computer password helped him break into their boss office and delete the message.You probably dont have that option.Looking back on the experience two decades later, he has some simple words of advice for his younger self Sometimes, self-editing means not saying or writing anything, especially if its a gut response based on emotions (and ego).While its best not to vent to co-workers for a variety of reasons, at least do it when youre not in your cubicle.Another pro-tip? If youre using Gmail, you can enable the Undo Send feature, which could save you from more than a few sticky situations.3. Keep Work and Play SeparateJessica, a professor, was looking to leave her job and had befriended the assistant to her boss, the department chair, in the office. The assistant had access to the department chairs email and one day forwarded a job listing from the address to L auren, to which she replied thanks xox, not realizing it was sent to her boss- who could now see that she was searching for another job.Forward is forewarned, Jessica explains. Always check the return e-address before sending a reply If the email was forwarded to you, it may not be going where you think. On top of that, make sure that if youre doing something that isnt work-related, keep it off of your work accounts at the very least, even if its more effort to do so.Jamie, an account executive, once got called into her boss office a week into her first job after she accidentally forwarded some online shopping emails during her work hours she thought were going to a friend who had the saatkorn name as her supervisor.Luckily, I was young and my boss was nice, but she made it clear that I needed to be doing my work at work, she says. It was a dumb and totally avoidable situation that made me look immature, not to mention email-illiterate.When it comes to email etiquette at work, all f ive professionals agree The best thing you can do is take as much of your life offline as possible.

Growth Spurt for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

Growth Spurt for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Growth Spurt for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems As the renewable energy market evolves, experts are recognizing the importance of combining more than one source of power into a hybrid renewable energy system, particularly for remote areas relying on off-grid systems for backup.In the infancy of renewable energy, many companies specialized in either solar or wind, but soon realized they needed to be knowledgeable in both.UGEs wind turbines were used for the BMW dealership in Beijing, China, to offset electricity consumption. Image Urban Green EnergyTypically fruchtwein small-scale installations focus solely on the initial cost of energy and therefore elect solar panels, says Mateo Chaskel, vice president of operations for Urban Green Energy, a New York City firm offering distributed renewable energy solutions. However, solar alone may not provide a consistent and reliable source of power for all hours of day and night, winter and summe r, and additional batteries may be required or more diesel fuel may be consumed than is necessary, he says.Such a hybrid system not only can lower costs but provides greater reliability and energy security, simplifies any logistical issues of refueling diesel, and is better for the environment.In remote areas, where an electrical grid is not available, batteries are often used as a backup when wind and sun arent doing the job. Energy from the renewable systems is stored in the batteries when the renewables produce more energy than is being used at the time.One form of renewable energy can compensate for the others shortcomings, says Chaskel.Off-Grid AlternativesTraditionally using diesel generators for power, telecoms have become one of the fastest growing markets for hybrid renewable systems because of rising costs. According to Navigant Research, a market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth analysis of weltweit clean technology markets, the number of off-grid remot e mobile base stations using renewable or alternative energy sources to traditional diesel will grow annually from fewer than 13,000 new installations worldwide in 2012 to more than 84,000 annually in 2020 for a total of close to 400,000 new installations during the eight-year period.One reason for the growth is that a number of factors have contributed to bringing the payback period down to one to five years, making such remote applications very cost-effective, Chaskel says. These factors include the rising prices associated with getting diesel to remote locations and more government regulation on the one hand and falling prices for both solar panels and batteries on the other.These custom streetlights in PingQuan, China, provide economic and environmental benefits to the city. Image Urban Green EnergyWhen combining two different systems, there can be engineering challenges. But finding solutions that seamlessly integrate wind and solar does pay off. Since introducing a hybrid capa bility in early 2012, UGE has made installations at sites on all habitable continents, working with some of the worlds largest telecoms including Claro, T-Mobile, and Verizon. A system installed at a coastal location in China for the Chinese Navy to power a communication tower consisting of an off-grid 4K vertical axis wind turbine combined with 2 kilowatts of solar is saving the Navy approximately $30,000 a year.At a Verizon Wireless off-grid telecom site in Shasta National Forest, CA, propane was used for power, and UGE installed a system consisting of a 4K wind turbine, 3-kW solar photovoltaic system and 2,500 Ah (amp-hours) battery backup. The site had no access to the grid and could not be refueled for at least four months each year because it was unreachable. Fuel savings are approximately $8,300 annually with a payback period of 4.7 years.Throughout the winter, they did not use a drop of fuel on site, and they are currently working on expanding this project to other off-grid sites in California, Chaskel says.Spiraling into ControlOne key to a hybrid system is an electronics component that is capable of receiving information as well as controlling and monitoring the various renewable energy sources at the same time. neuheit in technology, including new wind turbine designs, capabilities for remote monitoring and the ability to assess and develop sites remotely through weather modeling and site mapping have also contributed to making these systems a reality.Additionally there has been significant innovation in small wind turbines, which must be capable of spinning nearly constantly throughout their lifetime, Chaskel says. Turbines also must require very little maintenance since getting to remote locations can be a challenge, and they must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. For telecom sites, another consideration is to assure that rotating assemblies do not interfere with telecom signals or create undesired vibrations.While telecoms have been leading the way as they expand and update their networks, other businesses and applications are also benefitting including highway lighting, mining, defense, refrigeration, supermarkets and grocery stores.Indeed, now is the time, Chaskel says.Nancy S. Giges in an independent writer. For Further DiscussionThroughout the winter, they did not use a drop of fuel on site, and they are currently working on expanding this project to other off-grid sites in California.Mateo Chaskel, Urban Green Energy

Heres how to describe what you do when your relatives ask you this Thanksgiving

Heres how to describe what you do when your relatives ask you this ThanksgivingHeres how to describe what you do when your relatives ask you this ThanksgivingAhhh, Thanksgiving. Its a time for turkey, stuffing - and loads of questions from family about what youre actually doing with your life now, in between bites of all the fixings.But whether youre a recent graduate or are gearing up for a big career change, queries like this can be especially challenging to handle on the spot.Use these these tips when its your turn to explain what you do at the dinner table.Dont beat around the bushWriting atMonster, career expert Vicki Salemi advises people to be blunt.Around the dinner table, proclaim, I realize some of you have no idea what I do. And thats okay, I probably havent taken time to fully explain it. In case youre wondering, I work in the accounting department for a startup that creates apps for foodies. Sure, it may not feel like the most organic conversation youve ever had but, a t least one of your relatives is bound to be grateful. (Youve saved them from asking the question that they probably hate as much as you do.), Salemi writes.Lay off the jargon, pleaseIts best to leave out all the corporate speak while under the watchful gazes of your closest relatives and friends, who have likely pursued different paths.Writer and marketer Rikki Rogers writes about how to tell your grandparents or an elderly relative about what you do in The Muse.When youre speaking to folks who have been out of the workforce for a while, its important to avoid jargon and simplify your everyday responsibilities, Robers writes. Instead of focusing on your day-to-day tasks, explain the end result of your hard work. For example, a UI designer might say, I make websites more organized so its easier for people to find what they need. Highlight how your job contributes to the organizations overall mission, emphasize long-term stability, and downplay technical skills (to avoid becoming the ad hoc help desk).Put the pain points in contextAuthor and speaker Maria Ross writes in HuffPost that you should describe the pain points you remove during this discussion.Everything we do is designed to increase pleasure or decrease pain. So instead of leading with benefits as stated above, you could share what pain your work takes away. Based on your audience, youll have to decide which way is more compelling for people, Ross writes.One of the sample lines Ross provided was, I coach corporate teams on how to end communication snafus, power grabs and bureaucratic red tape so they can be productive, motivated and energized at work.When things go off the rails, bridge the gapEveryone has their own definition of success. But with the inevitability of having a complicated position - or one that didnt exist a decade ago - youre bound to lose someone during your explanation.After mentioning that you shouldnt misinterpret someones confusion about what you to do for a living with disapp roval, Melody J. Wilding, writes in aForbesarticle about how to answer a question about the idea that you should be raking in more cash.She says to think about the idea that they may really mean well.Then carefully respond, acknowledging and empathizing, while standing up for a lifestyle youve chosen, she writes. An example of this would be, Entrepreneurship comes with a lot of risks, and I certainly understand why that might be scary to you. You could go on to explain how youve accounted for financial uncertainties or even get vulnerable about your hopes, dreams and fears.

The Nuiances of Freelance Graphic Design Resume

The Nuiances of Freelance Graphic plan Resume What You Must Know About Freelance Graphic Design Resume Whether youre just beginning or a seasoned pro applying to have a better position, your design resume should be first rate for you to stand a possibility of receiving an interview. Dont forget that faxing may be done, so design around the notion that everything should seem good, even if getting spit out on the opposite end. Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Freelance Graphic Design Resume Employers receive thousands of resumes daily, use our new and innovative resume design to make certain to make an effect. They will expect potential employees to know the classics. Resumes are essential for applying for any job and in regards to graphic designing Resume Examples, they need to be creative and distinctive. They dont need to be dreary. The Tried and True Method for Freelance Graphic Design Resume in Step by Step Detail A Huge selection of designer resume template makes it easy and possible that you make the collection of the perfect resume. For instance, some create the graphics utilized in packaging for assorted forms of retail products, while others might work on the visual design used on a book jacket. A Motion graphic designer resume needs to incorporate an appropriate graphic designer job description and the above template can help you to acquire the most appropriate description according to your requirement. Adhere to a conventional list or bullet point format to underline the skills you do have, and just leave out the ones which you dont. Getting the Best Freelance Graphic Design Resume Make certain that you also acquire testimonials as theyll also play an immense part in your boost for you to land the job. A free resume review may give you the confidence required to attack the work search with complete force. Even when you arent actively on the lookout for employment, your resume is a significant bit of your digital portfolio. The cove r letter is where you may speak about your precise interests in the business, or in the role, Leavy-Detrick states. Notice how the font allows for the entire resume to get read with a lot more fluidity than a conventional professional resume. Dont forget, when choosing a resume, spielblttchen a design that sits most in accordance with the kind of job or business you are applying for. Make sure for every single job that you apply for you pick only the essential info or qualifications needed rather than overloading the application with everything you can do. With the aforementioned points to note, youll also have probably fond that experience almost always is overrated. Second, it will be able to help you develop skills about the career path you want to get into. Obviously, each job will call for unique abilities and experiences, so make certain you read the work description carefully and concentrate on the skills listed by the employer. Make certain you have a minumum of one example for a time you demonstrated every one of the top five skills listed here. Key Pieces of Freelance Graphic Design Resume The overall rule for graphic design resumes is to put in a URL to your site or internet portfolio. stimmt functionality is particularly useful when you will need to create edits on a wider assortment of devices. There are a lot of templates online. The Magazine Style Resume template is the ideal choice. Resumes are the same. Graphic designers have a vast number of duties and obligations. Time Management Most graphic designers are continuously juggling many projects simultaneously. Designers seeking freelance opportunities may also examine the tools and CV builder for additional practical tips. The Basic Facts of Freelance Graphic Design Resume Its also crucial for graphic designers to have a fantastic attitude and realize that the client is always perfect. Your resume or CV may be among the most important projects you ever design. What Has to be Done About Freelance Graphic Design Resume Art directors dont have time or the inclination to read your whole life story. You can choose from a group of premium designs carefully crafted to publicize your potential. Regardless of what approach you use, there are a number of design elements that need to be strong. You have your portfolio to showcase your style.However much experience you have as a graphic designer, be sure your resume includes a hyperlink to your very best work. Regardless of whether you are searching for experienced or fresher graphic designer resume, the internet always has the choice to offer you best satisfaction when it regards the collection of designer resumes. Theres nobody way to do so, and thats the reason why there are many types of graphic design, each with their own region of specialization. The important thing is to create the contact information stand out but not in a way thats distracting to the reader.

The Advantages of Resume Writing Services Phone

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Singletasking Can Improve Your Job SearchHere Are 3 Ways to Do It

Singletasking Can Improve Your Job SearchHere Are 3 Ways to Do ItSingletasking Can Improve Your Job Search- Here Are 3 Ways to Do It2As a job seeker, though, its important that at times you focus solely on the task at hand finding a new job.Entrepreneurwriter Greg Wellsexplains why multitasking can be so detrimental, and why singletasking might be the way to goIn a 2005 study conducted byDr. Glenn Wilsonhe found that workers who are distracted by phone calls, emails and text messages suffer a greater loss of IQ than a person smoking marijuana. His approach included80 clinical trials, each time monitoring workers IQ throughout the day. Wilsons work revealed that multitasking could temporarily decrease IQ by an average of 10 points (15 for men and 5 for women)- equivalent to missing a whole nights sleep.Eliminating your distractions is not just a good practice you should consider, its a necessity if you want to complete your tasks- like searching for a new job- to the best of your abil ity.Ready to become a singletasking pro?Here are three simple ways to do it1. Prioritize your tasks.Update your to-do list every evening for the following day, and take some time to prioritize the list. This way,youll know which one task you need to focus on when you first wake up the following morning.Having a plan can help you stay focused on whats most important to you.2. Respond to messages at designated times.When you get a new email from a potential employer asking for an interview, its nearly impossible not to get excited and respond immediately. However, while emails like these are important, they are not urgent.To keep yourself on task, dedicate two or three blocks of time throughout the dayto checking your messages and responding as needed. Keep your email tab closed, notifications off, and your phone on silent to help eliminate distractions and the itch to respond right away.3. Use a mindfulness technique to reel in the day-dreaming.If you ever find yourself staring absen tmindedly into space or realize that youve veered off task, there is a quick fix to redirect your attention.Mindfulness experts at The Power of Ideas use this strategy to rewire the brain to be more present and bring focus back when it strays out of reachFirst, recognize that your attention has shifted beyond where you want it to be.Bring yourself to focus on a single object, like a plant or painting in the room, on surrounding noises, or just on your own breathing.Take about 15 to 30 seconds to pay attention to this experience. Then, you can redirect your attention back to where it needs to be.Multitasking may make you feel busy and efficient, but the science doesnt agree. Work on eliminating your distractions and staying disciplined to prioritize your job search above anything else. Soon, youll realize your proficiency and efficiency has increased dramatically, which will pay off when job interview requests start rolling in.Start Your Job Search

Six Job Skills to Recruit for in New Hires

Six Job Skills to Recruit for in New HiresSix Job Skills to Recruit for in New HiresSix Job Skills to Recruit for in New Hires Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu and Simone Ahuja, co-authors of Jugaad neuerung Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth (Jossey-Bass, 2012).Definition of jugaad noun A Hindi word meaning an innovative fix an improvised solution born from ingenuity and resurcefulness.When recruiting new hires, HR managers typically scan candidates resumes for signs of smartness as evidenced by high GPA or the eloquence of their cover letter.Smartness is seen as vital to competing and winning in todays knowledge economy.Yet companies need mora than just textbook-smart workers to innovate and succeed today.They need to recruit new hires who are street-smart who can think on their feet and use their passion to improvise creative solutions for the many challenges of a hyper-competitive marketplace.In our book, Jugaad Innovation Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthro ugh Growth, we studied the most innovative and the fastest-growing enterprises in emerging markets such as India, China, Brazil, and Africa.We found that these enterprises employ street-smart workers who boast six specific job skills.We believe US companies must cultivate these critical competencies in their own workforce if they are to compete in todays fast-paced and volatile global economy.Here are the six job skills that HR managers in US firms should look for when recruitingfor job competencies1) Resilience Is the candidate able to seek opportunity in adversity? In an increasingly complex geschftliches miteinander environment that throws all kinds of challenges at companies, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity and turning it to ones advantage is a competence that US firms must urgently develop.When recruiting, look for new hires with a proven ability to reframe the adversity they face leid as a debilitating challenge (or risk) but rather a unique opportunity to in novate and grow.2) Frugality Can the candidate do more with less? Frugal consumers and cost-effective competitors are rewriting the rules of engagement for companies pressing them to develop goods and services that are affordable and eco-friendly.To compete and win in this resource-scarce environment, firms need imaginative employees who can deliver more value using fewer resources.For instance, a candidate applying for the position of manufacturing manager must be able to find clever ways to reduce energy consumption in the factories he or she will be running.3) Flexibility Is the candidate able to think and act flexibly in response to unpredictable outcomes? To thrive in a highly-unpredictable environment, companies need employees who are masters of flexibility.HR managers must check the ability of new hires to challenge conventional thinking, who can think on their feetCome up with entirely new value propositionsExperiment with various ways to achieving their goalsQuickly respon d to changing circumstancesImprovise new solutions, and modify their plans as they goAnd your new hires should be able to execute these tasks without supervision.4) Simplicity Can the candidate keep things simple without losing sight of complexity? Tired of complexity, consumers are pressing companies to simplify their products and services to make them more accessible.As a result, firms must look to hire RD engineers who can design good enough but user-friendly products rather than over-engineered products that are too complex to use.Similarly, they need to hire marketing managers who are able to simplify their customer interactions to deliver a superior user experience.5) Empathy Does the candidate have the empathy to include marginal (and marginalized) customers? The American middle class has shrunk significantly, and lower income consumers in the US should not be ignored.Many companies try to convince these marginalized consumers to see the value of their existing products. But these customers have unique needs serving their needs requires whole new products, different marketing strategies and new business models.Companies must understand what value means to these marginalized groups or risk being overtaken by competitors who may not even be in your space.For example, Wal-Mart offers basic financial services like check cashing to the 60 million unbanked/under-banked Americans ignored by traditional banks. If you are hiring a sales or marketing manager, be sure that they know how to serve the needs of marginalized consumers.6) Passion Can the candidate follow the heart rather than just the mind? As Dan Pink argues in A Whole New Mind, the left-brains linear, analytical, computer-like thinking controlled by what we call our mind is insufficient to help us decipher, let alone navigate, our increasingly complex and ambiguous world.The world has become too complex for the mind alone to grasp To succeed in this ambiguous environment, companies should look to h ire gutsy employees who follow their hearts as much as their minds.These are empathetic candidates who have the courage and the willingness to take risks, trust their intuition, and are passionate about what they do, believing that they are pursuing a higher cause in the process.In our book Jugaad Innovation, we show how companies such as 3M, Facebook, GE, Google, PepsiCo, Procter Gamble, and Renault-Nissan have built innovative organizations that can thrive in todays volatile and complex economy.Their secret? They recruit street-smart employees who boast the six critical job skillsabove.Read an excerpt from the bookJugaad Innovation.Author Bios Co-authors of Jugaad Innovation Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth (Jossey-Bass, 2012)Navi Radjou is an independent innovation and leadership consultant based in Palo Alto, CA, and a fellow at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.Jaideep Prabhu is Jawaharlal Nehru professor of Indian business and enterprise an d director of the Centre for India Global Business at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.Simone Ahuja is the founder of Blood Orange, a marketing and strategy consultancy with content production capabilities headquartered in Minneapolis and Mumbai.

2019 Accounting Manager Salary Expectations

2019 Accounting Manager Salary Expectations2019 Accounting Manager Salary ExpectationsMaybe youre a staff accountant looking to advance your career. Or an experienced senior accountant interested in taking on a leadership role in your organizations accounting department. Regardless of where youre coming from, youll find a job as an accounting manager to be highly rewarding - and the accounting manager salary equally so.Accounting managers are on the 2019 Robert Half Salary Guide for Accounting and Finance Professionals list of hot positions, which points to their high demand and salary levels.Before we get into what it takes to become an accounting manager, in terms of duties, expectations, experience and skills, lets look at what you can earn in this role.Accounting manager salary benchmarksThe latest Salary Guide research shows the midpoint salary for an accounting manager is $92,000.Salaries listed in the Salary Guide reflect starting pay only and are based on actual placements t hroughout the United States, as well as an analysis of the demand for the role, the supply of talent and other market conditions. Bonuses and benefits are not taken into account.At the midpoint, candidates have average experience with the necessary skills to meet the job requirements, and the role may be in an industry where competition for talent is moderate.Use our Salary Calculator to find out what accounting manager salary you can expect in your city. Duties and expectationsAs an accounting manager, youll be responsible for a team of accountants, the number of which will depend on the size of your organization. Youll report to senior-level members, such as your companys CFO or controller. Duties includePreparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliationsMaintaining the general ledger systemPreparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements assisting with regulatory repor tingResearching accounting issues for compliance with GAAPCoordinating the budget processHiring, training and supervising accounting staffExperience and skillsAccounting managers are highly educated. While specific requirements will vary depending on the organization, you will need a bachelors degree in accounting, finance or business, and, in some cases, a masters degree. Employers will also ask for at least five years of experience, and many require finance and accounting certifications, such as the CPA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).You should be comfortable with common financial software such as Intuit QuickBooks, and you may need experience with accounting automation. For many companies, proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is also in demand.The best accounting managers have leadership abilities. Youll regularly be called on to motivate your team and encourage collaboration so that staff feel valued and realize they play an integral part of the organizations overall success.Aside from technical skills, hiring managers often have a list of soft skills accounting and finance candidates should have - including communication and analytical abilities. Communication skills are crucial because accounting managers often serve as a liaison between their staff and the CFO or controller. Because youll constantly be evaluating and refining your organizations accounting procedures, strong analytical skills are also vital.Trying to find the right full-time accounting manager for your open role? We can help with that REQUEST TALENT