7 TED Talks About Accomplishing Your Career Goals - The Muse

7 TED Talks About Accomplishing Your Career Goals - The Muse7 TED Talks About Accomplishing Your Career GoalsAs the year starts to wind down- scary, I know- its too easy to just give up on those last minute goals and say, Ill wait for 2017 to accomplish this. If theres no deadline and no one holding-gesellschaft you accountable, why wouldnt you put it aside for a while?But, theres no time like the present, so I challenge you to keep at it. No successful individual made it to where he or she is now by waiting until next year. Dont believe me? Here are seven excuses youve probably made while delaying your dreams- and seven TED Talks that will prove you completely wrong (and hopefully inspire you to face your doubts).1. It Wont Matter in Five Years, Anyways How to Build a Business That Lasts 100 Years by Martin ReevesNowadays, a company has about a one in three chance of dying or getting bought out in five years. In this talk, Reeves, an industry strategist, will combine the knowledge o f business and biology (yes, biology) to answer the ultimate question Is it possible to build a business (or, a career) thats resilient enough to last a lifetime? Yes, you can.2. Ill Never Be as Good as Someone Else The Jobs Well Lose to Machines- and the Ones We Wont by Anthony GoldbloomSure, you may never be the next Olympic gold medalist or Pulitzer Prize winner, and maybe machines will out-smart us all in 2030. But we as humans, machine expert Goldbloom points out, will always have the potential to solve new and foreign problems- and that is what will make us survive and thrive in the workplace even 20, 30, 40 years from now.3. Its Too Hard The Untapped Genius That Could Change Science for the Better by Jedidah IslerAstrophysicist Jedidah Isler explains the importance of intersections in life, science, and growth. Shes someone who found herself in the in-between of race, gender, and the reality of the working world and beat the odds against her. Her speech, and her incredible wo rk, inspires just about anyone to chase after his or her dream no matter what boundaries stand in your way.4. Im Too Ingrained in My RoutineA Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit by Judson BrewerAny habit can be broken, as long as you break the cycle. What cycle, you ask? Brewer, an addiction expert, will break down the process of how badeanstalt habits form- and the crazy easy switch to get rid of them. (Hint Its all about your mindset.)5. Im Afraid of FailingTwo Reasons Companies Fail- and How to Avoid Them by Knut HaanaesYou know the saying, Theres such a thing as too much of a good thing? Well, business strategist Knut Haanaes will walk you through why businesses fail- and how you can avoid failure too, with a healthy balance between exploration and exploitation.6. Im Only One Person How to Make a Profit While Making a Difference by Audrey ChoiIf you think large corporations run the world, youre wrong. We do. Each and every one of us, as consumers, investors, stockholders, and member s of society. And, we have the amazing potential to create and invest in social and environmental change, proves Choi, a sustainability investment expert. So yes, you can make an impact all by yourself.7. I Dont Know Where to StartFive Ways to Kill Your Dreams by Bel PesceBel Pesce, an entrepreneur, is fascinated by how people achieve- and fail- at following their dreams. So, if you dont know where to even go when chasing after your own, consider watching her talk on what not to do, and how you can avoid standing in your own way (Hint Stop making excuses).

Glassdoor Study Finds Nearly Half of Open Jobs at Tech Companies Are Non-Technical Roles

Glassdoor Study Finds Nearly Half of Open Jobs at Tech Companies Are Non-Technical RolesGlassdoor Study Finds Nearly Half of Open Jobs at Tech Companies Are Non-Technical Roles Major tech companies like Facebook, Google and Salesforce have long been known as incredible places to work. Who wouldnt want the trendy perks and workspaces that they offer,on top of the ability to perform meaningful work that impacts millions - perhaps even billions - of people? Despite their stellar reputations, though, many job seekers without a background in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) rule tech companies out from the beginning. After all, companies like that pretty much only hire coders and data crunchers, right?According to new Glassdoor research , the idea that tech companies only hire technical employees is an outdated misconception. After sifting through all of the open position at tech companies on Glassdoor today, we found that 43 percent, or 53,000, o f their positions are non-technical roles.While 57 percent of open roles at tech companies overall are technical positions, the number varies widely from company to company.The employers with the most non-technical roles includedIf tech companies arent just hiring for software engineers and data scientists, what are they hiring for? We took a look at some of the most common non-tech job titles availableAverage Salary at Tech Companies $60,800Average Salary at Tech Companies $84,900Average Salary at Tech Companies $55,500Average Salary at Tech Companies $80,000Average Salary at Tech Companies $69,800If you dont see a role here thats right for you, though, that doesnt mean there isnt one available. The top 10 most common non-tech jobs at tech companies only account for about 18 percent of all open non-tech jobs, which suggests there are open non-tech positions available in a multitude of different roles, said Glassdoor Economic Research Analyst Amanda Stansell. Rather than being concentrated in a few distinct roles, a job seeker looking to work in tech can find jobs spread across many different titles.Although non-technical roles do tend to pay less than technical roles - about $50,000-$90,000 compared to $80,000-$120,000, respectively - non-tech jobs paying six figures is notlage unheard of. This is especially the case for specialized departments like legal, and management roles in marketing, finance and strategy.If youve been thinking about the tech industry for a while but have held off due to a lack of technical skills, dont worry. There are plenty of non-technical positions available for you to choose from - many of them high-paying as well. So touch up that resume, iron your interview outfit and start applyingFor more information, read the full Glassdoor Research report here .

5 Ridiculous Accountant Stereotypes

5 Ridiculous Accountant Stereotypes5 Ridiculous Accountant StereotypesBean counters? Baloney The world sometimes talks about CPAs like were a bunch of number-crunching math freaks who love taxes and spend Saturday nights playing calculator bingo. Obviously, the accountant stereotype has nothing (well, only a little) to do with reality.Lets take this opportunity to dispel five myths of the typecast and clichd CPA, once and for all.Preposterous Myth 1 CPAs are math nerdsOK, so most of us are pretty good with numbers. Thats an accountant stereotype that has merit. But by no means are most of us mathematical geniuses who crack impossible equations in our spare time. Some of us didnt pass calculus and all of us have interests outside of numbers, including but not limited to saving whales, filmmaking and Fashion Week. We also have to be good at communicating, making ethical decisions and thinking creatively.Absurd Myth 2 CPAs are boringCPAs are people. The saatkorn kind of wonderful, smart , interesting people youll find in any other profession. We range from quiet to loud, serious to hilarious, introverted to extroverted. Dont hate just because we have analytical minds capable of solving really hard problems.Ludicrous Myth 3 CPAs are for doing taxesWow. Taxes are just a fraction of the accounting industry, and many CPAs have nothing to do with them. CPAs are out there fighting white-collar crime, making businesses successful, helping the world become financially literate, keeping cities and states afloat, managing really important peoples finances - and on, and on.Nonsensical Myth 4 CPAs are hermitsListen up That image people have of a CPA alone in a cubicle with a spreadsheet is a scam, really. CPAs lead businesses and organizations all over the world - and we dont do it in a vacuum. Once you get your first job, youll see that not only do you have a team to work with all day, youll likely go out as a team at night. Take that, accountant stereotypeOutrageous Myth 5 CPAs are tightwadsContrary to popular belief, CPAs do not live to pinch pennies. CPAs love to spend money, if that happens to be the smart decision at the time. Thats what it all comes down to smart choices. And if some big spender in the company is about to make a stupid one, well, there should be a wise CPA nearby to stop him.leise stuck on the accountant stereotype?Maybe you should meet some real-life CPAs who defy the cliches, like Belicia Cespedes, who became the youngest CPA at age 17, and the problem-solving accountants who responded to this survey.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTEREditors note This post was updated recently to reflect more current information. It originally appeared on ThisWayToCPA.com and is reprinted with permission of the American Institute of CPAs. Accountemps is an alliance partner of the AICPA./em