Tips For An Effective Employment Reference Check Many times we hear the questions: Does anyone check references anymore? Or what's the point of checking references? Employment references are an essential step in the hiring process as they are usually the first and last source of third party information you receive about the candidate prior to making an offer and her initial start date. [...]
Steps for Making a Job Offer Job postings can yield a number and variety of resumes, many of which end up being discarded. So as a hiring manager, identifying the right person can be relieving. Finding your ideal candidate is not an easy process! At this point you might be tempted to believe the majority of your work is done so you can [...]
Requesting a Pay Increase No one appreciates the feeling of being underpaid for their work, but many people are unsure how to approach the topic with their employers. A raise in compensation can be a touchy subject to address as it tends to create an aura of awkwardness for the requestor. But it doesn’t have to. Contrary to how it may initially feel, [...]
Managing the Talent Pipeline for CPA firms Demand for CPA talent is at an all-time high in public accounting firms everywhere. The proliferation of Advisory, Transaction Advisory Services, and Consulting Practices within firms are creating a shortage across all practice areas, including Audit and Tax. Hiring and retaining these professionals have become more and more challenging for companies that do not have an [...]
Tips For a Smooth Resignation The decision to resign from a job is not always an easy one. Maybe you received a better job offer. Perhaps you are not being fulfilled in your current position. Or maybe you are just ready for a change. Regardless of the reason, the resignation process can be daunting, and employees who do not handle it appropriately can [...]
Career Mapping Strategies and Tips It’s been said that people spend more time picking out a necktie for their annual holiday party than planning their career direction. While it’s not possible to fully predict and plan the future of one’s company or career it is advisable to have a good idea of which direction one would like to head. Many promising careers have [...]
When an interview goes poorly it’s no surprise that a candidate is not invited in for another round of meetings. After all – that is the purpose of the interview process. The head scratching begins when interviews seemingly go well, rapport is established and the hiring authority is talking about the candidate as if she already has the position. Only to be followed [...]
UPCOMING INFORMATIVE, CHARITABLE & NETWORKING EVENTS APRIL 27, 2018 If you happen to be attending any of these events please drop me a note and we can meet up to say hello. Friday May 4 West Coast Chapter of FICPA & YCPA – Social Painting with a Twist 6:30 – 8:30PM Networking function for Tampa Bay CPAs [...]
Central Florida has a number of job opportunities for certified public accountants but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have the same odds as others in securing your ideal role. After the recession of 2008, companies are finding that people are working harder to keep their jobs. Productivity has skyrocketed. The applicant pools for most positions have never been deeper including both internal and [...]
You are a high performing executive or director level professional and you have been applying for numerous jobs at online sites and through company websites. You have heard nothing back. How can that be? There are thousands if not millions of books and articles written on the topic of resume writing and submission. While there are no magic bullets and no way to [...]