Skip to content
MarketScale

Business Services · Topic

Personal Development

5 articles from Business Services practitioners

The "Sizzle Factor": What Actually Makes a Candidate Stand Out

The "Sizzle Factor": What Actually Makes a Candidate Stand Out

Benchmark Search President Troy Ashby on the "sizzle factor": what separates a strong resume from a candidate a hiring team actually remembers.

Troy Ashby·Jun 24, 2026
What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

Work doesn’t feel the way it used to. Between new tech, changing expectations, and the constant pressure to keep up, a lot of people—even those who look successful on paper—are quietly wondering what’s next. In fact, recent workforce studies suggest a large share of employees feel disengaged or uncertain about their next move, despite…

Troy Ashby·Apr 29, 2026
What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

Andrea Carter shares practical ways to break out of career stagnation and build momentum with intention.

Troy Ashby·Apr 27, 2026
Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Career advice in finance and accounting often centers around promotions, titles, and compensation. But in an era where professionals frequently change jobs every few years—the average American worker now stays in a role for less than four years—industries are facing growing talent shortages and reevaluating what long-term career success looks like. The question many…

Troy Ashby·Mar 11, 2026
Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Vaquero Midstream EVP and CAO Sandra Fendley on why great work, mentorship, and curiosity build a more rewarding career than chasing titles.

Troy Ashby·Mar 10, 2026
← All Business Services articles