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Closing an Interview

As you’re navigating the interview process, it’s important to pay close attention to important points on the timeline of the deal. Doesn’t matter if it’s the first interview or third in the process, the opening & closing of each meeting is super important. 🤝 We all know that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Today though, let’s talk [...]

2024-03-13T11:08:09-04:00March 13th, 2024|

CPA Firm Growth Nationwide

In spite of the CPA shortage, we seem to be in one heckuva growth era for public accounting firms. Accounting Today released its annual “Top 100” ranking issue for International, National and Regional CPA firms. The overarching theme is definitely – Growth. Revenue Growth, Service Offering Growth and yes – Employee Growth. 📈 All this on top of a banner year in 2022. [...]

2024-03-12T08:13:23-04:00March 12th, 2024|

How Long to Consider A Job Offer

You’ve finally made it through the interview process and have received a very competitive offer. 🙌🏻 Sure you’d like to have another to compare it to, but you don’t have that luxury. You’re excited about the company and thrilled that they made the offer. Should you accept on the spot? Think about it overnight? Ask for a long weekend to consider because you’re [...]

2024-03-07T09:19:09-05:00March 7th, 2024|

Interview Process Numbers

Many of you have reached out, curious about the current job market, particularly the interview landscape. Based on my contacts and hearing from companies & candidates, 2024 has started off choppy. Is the "it's a candidate's market" era drawing to a close? Too soon to tell I think. 🤔 That said, let’s keep in mind what to expect in a job interview process. [...]

2024-03-06T09:17:48-05:00March 6th, 2024|

Gig Economy in 2024

More and more white-collar professionals are starting “side hustles” and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs aren’t limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Let’s look at the big picture when it comes to side gigs. Overall, the gig economy continues to be a significant force in the global workforce, and 2024 is shaping up to [...]

2024-03-05T08:52:19-05:00March 5th, 2024|

Confidential Job Searches

You’ve finally got that resume polished and you’re ready to consider new career opportunities. There’s one small problem though, you’re currently working and your boss/management team seems to know everyone in town. How are you supposed to evaluate what’s next for you aside from looking at online job ads? 🔍 As a trusted recruiter with over 25 years of experience, I understand that [...]

2024-02-28T10:26:10-05:00February 28th, 2024|

Dealing with Rejection in the Interview Process

How is your job/career search going? Noticing things are a little tighter than they have been the last few years? Over the last few years job seekers have had to deal with the conundrum of multiple offers. Now, however, they are having to deal with different levels of rejection. The interview process takes time and it is a process. It’s important to keep [...]

2024-02-27T08:14:31-05:00February 27th, 2024|

Millenials in the Workplace 2024

Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, are now the largest portion of the workforce. Within five years, they will represent 75% of the global workforce according to some estimates. 😯 Yet, they're often painted with stereotypical brushes – entitled, tech-obsessed, disloyal. But are these labels truly representative? As for employers, recruiters and career coaches, understanding the real characteristics of millennials is [...]

2024-02-22T10:23:21-05:00February 22nd, 2024|

Resume Length

One of the most common questions I get at the beginning of any professional’s job search process is – how long should my resume be? Does it need to be just one page? There are many schools of thought on this topic so let’s discuss from a high level. While the perfect length might seem to change depending upon who you ask, one [...]

2024-02-21T08:31:36-05:00February 21st, 2024|

Do Hiring Managers Lie in Job Interviews?

Let's face it, the interview process isn't always sunshine and rainbows. While companies and candidates alike strive to present their best selves, a surprising number of hiring managers may not be entirely forthcoming. According to a recent CNBC survey, nearly 40% of hiring managers admitted to stretching the truth during interviews. This raises a crucial question: why do hiring managers lie, and how can [...]

2024-02-15T09:27:18-05:00February 15th, 2024|
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