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Effective Client Relationships for CPAs

📊 If you’re a CPA in public practice you’ve no doubt heard a lot of chatter these last few years about “right sizing” your client base. Or culling your less profitable clients. What most firms find – is that’s easier said than done.🤝💰 Today let’s look at the other end of the spectrum. How does a CPA effectively cultivate robust and profitable client [...]

2023-08-17T08:40:29-04:00August 17th, 2023|

Social Media Taking Over the Day

Enjoying LinkedIn (or FB/IG/X/TikTok) a little TOO much during the daytimes? 📢 Maybe you’re struggling with productivity at work. According to a recent Forbes survey, 39% of US online social media users admit to feeling the addictive pull of the digital rabbit hole that is social media. Of that group, 9% of these users agree completely with the statement “I am addicted to [...]

2023-08-16T07:41:24-04:00August 16th, 2023|

Proper Length of a Resume

Let’s get off the dime and start talking to companies about potential career opportunities. Where to start? How about that resume. There are quite a few theories on resume writing, but let’s look into an oft-asked topic. How far back should you go on your resume? 🤔 As a recruiter and career coach, I'm often asked about how far back job seekers should [...]

2023-08-15T08:04:51-04:00August 15th, 2023|

Birth Order Affecting Career Progression

Here’s a new one. But I guess it’s a thing. Can your birth order really affect your career? Turns out there is some evidence to suggest that birth order can play a role in our career choices and trajectories. Either way I think we can have a little fun with this idea. Studies done in the US and Europe show the following potential [...]

2023-08-14T08:27:40-04:00August 14th, 2023|

Hobbies as a Career Selling Point

Should you list your hobbies and interests on your resume? 🤔 It's a question that many job seekers have, and the answer is not always clear. 💡 On the one hand, hobbies and interests can help you stand out from other candidates and show that you're a well-rounded individual. They can also highlight skills that you may have that are relevant to the [...]

2023-08-11T09:07:02-04:00August 11th, 2023|

Trends in Public Accounting

Life in public accounting is evolving. 🔮So what’s the future of public accounting hold? Since none of us have crystal balls let’s look at some recent data to project the immediate future. 📊🔍 As we know, public accounting is evolving faster than ever before. Staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. 🚀 Let's look at some recent and upcoming trends that [...]

2023-08-09T08:10:48-04:00August 9th, 2023|

Have You Been Chaotic Working?

Let's expand our work vocabulary. What do you say we bring out another workplace buzzword? There seem to be no shortage lately so let’s bring in another.🤝 Have you heard of the term "chaotic working"? It's a term that's popped up recently due to the seemingly unpredictable and stressful nature of work. 🤔 There are a number of factors that have contributed to [...]

2023-08-08T07:57:59-04:00August 8th, 2023|

Interesting Job Interview Stats

📢🎯 Since I am a recovering CPA and work with metrics-oriented professionals, it’s always interesting to look at the numbers behind the job interview process. 🌟 Believe it or not, the interview process can be full of surprises and fascinating statistics? 📊🤓 Let's take a look at just a few! 👀 ✨ Did you know that the average interview process lasts around 23.8 [...]

2023-08-07T08:07:17-04:00August 7th, 2023|

Q2 2023 PE and VC Portco Results

📈 The numbers are in and the landscape of Q2 2023 witnessed a fascinating contrast between private equity and startup funding. While private equity experienced a slight decline in exits, startup funding faced its share of challenges. Let's check out the data from PitchBook and Crunchbase and look into the dynamics at play. 🔍📊 📉 According to a July 26 report by PitchBook, [...]

2023-08-04T08:43:53-04:00August 4th, 2023|

Importance of Employee Appreciation

You’ve finally got your team assembled, working together productively and making you look real good. 🤚🏻Hold it. Operative phrase/concept – THEY are making YOU look good. So how do you keep this going? Through the years as a recruiter, I've witnessed and heard from financial professionals the impact that 👏 appreciation and edification can have on team morale and productivity. When leaders take [...]

2023-08-03T09:39:54-04:00August 3rd, 2023|
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