Career
Moving from Public Accounting to Industry
There comes a time in the life of most public accountants when they think about transitioning from public accounting to
There comes a time in the life of most public accountants when they think about transitioning from public accounting to
Employers review hundreds of resumes for any given position. If you want your resume to impress them enough to get
Your resume should highlight your accomplishments that best qualify you for a position. Whether that includes your GPA depends on
It can be challenging to get hired without any work experience on your resume, but everyone has to get their
Finding your first full-time job can be challenging and intimidating. Make your job search easier and more productive by focusing
Extracurricular activities on your resume can set you apart as a candidate, especially when you don’t have work experience. By
Your resume is likely your first impression with an employer which means its quality and content determines whether you’ll be
In general, your resume shouldn’t include anything from your high school glory days. I’m sure your mom’s super impressed that
Despite the rapid advances in technology, Microsoft Excel skills are still one of the most valued skills in the workplace.
The accounting industry is rapidly changing. Many skills that used to be sufficient are no longer relevant. See the skills required for accounting today.
Networking is critical to your career. Connections can give you career advice, point you towards opportunities, and help you obtain
Expanding and enhancing your education is vital after college. Industries are evolving at incredible speeds – and so are the
Informational interviews are one of the most effective ways to build a network, get career advice, learn about an industry/position/company,
You’re finished setting up your amazing LinkedIn profile and are ready to start adding connections. Inevitably you ask yourself, “Who
Informational interviews are one of the most effective ways to build a network, get career advice, and get contacts to
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Kelsey Murphy
Kelsey is Wisdify’s expert content developer. Taking feedback from our students, Kelsey creates extremely relevant blog posts and leads the development of Wisdify’s other free resources.
Prior to Wisdify, Kelsey worked as a business technology strategy consultant for Forrester, a global research and advisory firm. While there, she acted as project manager for numerous research-based consulting projects.
Kelsey earned a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Wellesley College.
Madison Bess
Madison oversees the social media strategy at Wisdify and makes sure we stay closely connected with our students, receive their feedback, and provide our students with valuable information.
Prior to Wisdify, Madison successfully ran the social media accounts for multiple companies. She also found time to start her own personal training company (which she still runs).
Madison earned a BA in English from Brigham Young University.
Maryn Coughran
Maryn is a co-founder and leads the marketing and outreach efforts at Wisdify. She ensures we are connecting with our customers, hearing their feedback, and then implementing their suggestions.
Prior to Wisdify, Maryn co-founded (along with Nate) BostonExcel, a Microsoft Excel training company that worked with dozens of companies in virtually every industry. Maryn’s clients included numerous Fortune 1000 companies, prestigious universities, startups and everything in between. She also happened to write and illustrate a children’s book. Let’s just say she’s a woman of many talents.
Maryn earned a BA in Economics from Wellesley College.
Joe Lucas
Joe is the owner of Wisdify and leads course and curriculum development. He is passionate about learning and development and helping people achieve their professional and personal goals. He is a big believer in the power of online learning and community
Joe has worked almost 20 years in corporate finance and accounting. Joe’s experience cuts across multiple industries (commercial finance, industrial & manufacturing, media / entertainment, real estate, and more). His roles have included experience in Fortune 500 companies, private-equity owned companies, and privately owned businesses.
Joe enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and his two awesome kiddos. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, learning, working out, and spending time outdoors.
The Buckaroos
Gwyn, Jack, and Kate are the adorable tow-heads that lead up Wisdify’s campaigns on cuteness, energy, and sleep-deprivation.