Understanding your finances can be daunting even if you’re good with numbers. Your net income, in particular, is a key metric for determining how well you’re doing financially and whether your current way of operating is sustainable or not.

How to Calculate Net Income

Net income is the amount of money a business or individual has left after deducting costs and expenses. For businesses, this is revenue minus COGS and expenses. For individuals, this is gross revenue minus deductions and taxes. Understanding net income is key for making financial decisions and achieving success.

Including a cover letter with your resume is a great way to introduce yourself to the hiring manager, tell them why you’re the ideal fit for the role, and provide context about your personal situation. A strong cover letter will give you an advantage over other applicants. But it’s important that you structure it properly and write it powerfully so that it carries an impact. This article will discuss how to end a cover letter effectively so you catch the eye of a hiring manager and increase your odds of landing an interview. Read on to learn more.

6 Best Ways to End a Cover Letter with Examples

Nail your cover letter with a strong ending and increase your odds of landing an interview. Show gratitude and include a call to action to remind the hiring manager that you desire an interview. Make sure your closing is professional, confident and polite.

In a world where the smallest mistake can cost your business tens of thousands in lost revenue, your talent is key to keeping your edge on the market and driving growth. However, managing a workforce of any size can be a challenge. Employees come with their own particular skill set, ambitions and flaws. So, it can be difficult to uncover their individual drivers. Not to mention the challenges brought on by the hybrid and remote working models where in-person interactions have become few and far between.

How to Conduct a Performance Review (With Examples)

Performance reviews can be intimidating, but they're key for business success! Use specific examples to measure employee competencies & provide constructive feedback for growth. Reward good performance & support employees to achieve their career goals.

Learning to recruit passive candidates is a different ballgame than recruiting active ones. While an active candidate is someone who is currently looking for a new job, a passive candidate tends to be the opposite. Passive candidates are either already working or not looking to work. So, instead of these candidates coming to you, you'll have to find them and reach out to them first.

How to Recruit Passive Candidates

Recruiting passive candidates is a unique challenge, but can be highly beneficial when you are filling a rare and complex role. Learn how to find passive candidates using data, AI, employee referrals, and more. Convince them to leave their current job with research and intuition. Our guide can help you make the process more organized and efficient.

Growing up you watched your parents shuffle to and from the office, held hostage to their 9 to 5. If jammed-packed schedules and deadlines sound frightening, you might consider pivoting your search to part-time jobs. In fact, even employers have shifted their preference, selecting more people open to the idea of flexible working hours.&nbsp;

How Many Hours is Part-Time vs. Full-Time Work?

Explore the freedom and flexibility of part-time work! Whether you're a student, busy parent, or just need to make extra income, part-time jobs can provide the perfect balance of work and life commitments. Learn more about the pros and cons, hours, and benefits of part-time work and see which role is best for you.

Money alone makes it hard to attract and retain top-notch candidates, especially when you are competing with larger businesses and corporations in your industry. So, instead of focusing on money, figure out how to make a job offer more competitive when you can't offer more money. 

How to Make a Job Offer More Competitive

Attract & retain top-notch candidates without offering more money. Analyze candidates to find out what will make them say yes & build a relationship to improve candidate experience. Show off your employer brand & make the job offer competitive with flexible arrangements, skill development & career advancement.

A paralegal job is a great stepping stone to a legal career. As an expert in legal research, paralegals must be organized, strong writers, and a team player with others who require the assistance of the paralegal’s work. Sometimes known as legal assistants, paralegals are a critical part of a legal team’s work. Paralegals work across law firms, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Paralegal Resume Templates, Examples, and Tips

Paralegals are an essential part of a legal team, working in law firms, corporations, nonprofits and government agencies. Learn how to craft the perfect paralegal resume with our templates, examples and tips. Leverage internships, research projects and leadership roles to stand out and land the job!

The internet is ripe with career professionals urging you to be aggressive in your networking and application strategies to land a job. But at what expense? Your sanity? Peace of mind? Energy? Free time? When the job search gets overwhelming—as it inevitably will—leverage automation to take the most tedious tasks off your plate. Here are seven ways to do it. 

How to Automate Your Job Search

Automate tedious tasks to make your job search easier! Use custom alerts, Google for Jobs, Indeed, The Muse, KimbleGroup, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Job\Searcher to quickly and easily find your next job. Schedule social posts, use project management apps, and store important files online for easy access.

There’s no college course on how to job search effectively. If schools offered “Job Searching: 101,” we wouldn’t have to write this article. Unfortunately, there’s nothing straightforward about a job hunt, and researching the best job searching methods is basically limited to sourcing peer advice and internet articles. Don’t worry; we’ve got your back. Here are definitive answers to the most common questions you’ve been dying to ask.

Finally! Answers to 9 Job Search Questions You've Been Wondering About

Get the inside scoop on job searching! Find out the best times to look and the most common mistakes people make when applying. Plus, get tips on networking, resume writing, and more. Make sure you're prepared for your job hunt with this comprehensive guide!

The beginning of a new year is often a time for reflection and introspection. Millions of people use this time to come up with new resolutions to help them live happier and healthier lives. Pursuing our career ambitions is among the top five, right up there with exercising more and eating better.

How to Successfully Make a Career Change in the New Year

Ready for a career change? Make 2021 the year you take control and turn your dreams into reality. With the right mindset and tools, you can make sure your professional resolutions come to fruition. Make sure your online presence reflects your career change, seek out mentors, and don't miss out on opportunities! Take our quiz to see if you're ready to make the switch!

This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.. Works closely with the Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, and the Tool Designer to create and/or improve manufacturing processes.. The CNC Programmer programs 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC mills, 2 axis CNC lathes & mill turn (live tooling) lathes within a CAM system or by hand.. Create CNC programs for the shop floor (2 thru 5 axis milling and turning). 3D modeling of complex parts: 5 years (required) SolidWorks a plus

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Job Description Job purpose This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This is a salaried position. Works closely with the Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, and the Tool Designer to create and/or improve manufacturing processes. The CNC Programmer programs 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC mills, 2 axis CNC lathes & mill turn (live tooling) lathes within a CAM system or by hand. Must work to project deadlines for time and cost. Duties And Responsibilities <ul><li>Create CNC programs for the shop floor (2 thru 5 axis milling and turning)</li><li>Develop work instructions, tool lists, operation sheets and shop floor inspection methodology. </li><li>Machine set-up and operation of complex prototype and production parts. </li><li>Researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency and planning factory layouts to optimize production. </li><li>They will also optimize programs to reduce cycle times and improve productivity. </li><li>In addition, they will troubleshoot issues with existing programs and make modifications as needed. </li><li>The ideal candidate will have experience programming CNC machines and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Degree not required. Formal training recommended</li><li>Experience in CAM programming: 5 years (required) MasterCam a plus</li><li>3D modeling of complex parts: 5 years (required) SolidWorks a plus</li><li>Experience in hands-on CNC machining of complex parts: 5 years (required)</li><li>Experienced G code programming at the machine control (debug). </li><li>Machine probing knowledge a plus</li><li>Macro B programming a plus</li><li>Excellent blueprint reading skills & thorough understanding of GD&T. </li><li>Experienced with metrology tools & processes for part inspection. </li><li>Microsoft Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project</li><li>Good communication skills, math skills and attention to detail. </li><li>Must have good problem-solving skills</li><li>Should be familiar with Lean Manufacturing</li><li>Self-Starter / Self-Motivated / Flexible</li><li>Works in an office and machine shop environment. </li><li>May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 40 lbs. </li><li>Occasional travel may be required. </li></ul>Working conditions <ul><li>Office environment within a manufacturing facility. </li><li>Required to test and prove programs on the shop floor </li></ul>Physical Requirements <ul><li>Must be able to move, lift, transport items at minimum of 20 lbs. </li><li>Must be able to consistently operate a computer/office productivity machinery i.e., calculator, copy machine, printer for a minimum of 6 hours per day. </li><li>Must be able to remain stationary for a minimum of 2 hours per day. </li><li>Must be able to detect and correct errors on paper/screens. </li><li>Must be able to communicate and exchange information with other members of the organization verbally, nonverbally, and in writing. </li><li>Must be able to move throughout the facility and office area to access file cabinets, office equipment, plant machinery, and other office areas as needed. </li></ul>Other <ul><li>Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. </li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. </li><li>This job description is subject to change at any time. </li><li>Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. </li><li>Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. </li><li>Experience with Lean Manufacturing or willingness to learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing processes or activities</li></ul>

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