I saw a meme yesterday that resonated: “Don’t leave your coffee for too long and then be surprised when it’s cold. I’m not talking about coffee.” It brought to mind one of my old favorite books - Harvey Mackay’s Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty. While master networker Mackay didn’t necessarily have job seekers in mind as the target for this book, the [...]
Tax CPAs, are the unsung heroes of deadlines, but in Florida, it feels like tax season never ends. Florida CPAs have taken Embrace the Grind to a new level with all the filing extensions in the last number of years. 🔚 Since 2018, extensions from hurricanes and COVID-19 have kept Florida CPAs in overdrive. Let’s recap: Hurricane Michael (2018) pushed October deadlines to [...]
So, it’s time to move on to your next career chapter with another firm. Ever wonder when’s the right time to push for a salary above the posted range? I’ve seen candidates try it at the end of the hiring process and that can make for a disastrous outcome. In 2025, more folks are negotiating—44% of hiring managers say so (Robert Half, Dec [...]
Very common question - how long should my resume be—a quick one-pager or a sprawling CV? Honestly, it depends (former tax guy lingo). A resume is a concise snapshot of your career—typically one to two pages—while a CV dives deep into academic and professional history, often stretching longer for academic & medical positions, graduate programs, fellowships & grants. For most pros, recruiters want [...]
More and more, I’m hearing finance professionals share that they are tired of working remotely and would like to get back to the office. Maybe not five days per week, 3/2 or 4/1 hybrid seem to be the sweet spots. But another related sentiment is popping up. I’m seeing candidates beginning to hit the wall with virtual interviews, so I did a little [...]
Awareness is important in job interviews. Self-awareness is even more important. With years placing finance & accounting execs, I’ve seen how personality types—introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts—shape success differently during the interview process. Leveraging your personality type can turn a potential hair-raising grilling into a big win. 🏆 Introverts, about 36% of U.S. workers (APA, 2025), excel in focused settings—one-on-ones are their turf—but group [...]
Resigning in 2025? Your notice period is more than a countdown—it’s your final play. With 25+ years placing CPAs and finance leaders in Tampa Bay, I’ve seen smart exits open doors and sloppy ones slam them shut. Two U.S.-focused articles nail it: Glassdoor’s “Notice Period: Definition and What to Expect” (updated 2025) and Foundit’s “What is Meant by Notice Period for Resignation?” (Jul [...]
Ever wonder what make up key characteristics of career success? Turns out – if you’re considering this question, you may already have one of those characteristics – curiosity. ⁉️ Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, recently told Forbes, “The one thing I’d tell my younger self is to be more curious—about people, ideas, and the world. Curiosity fuels learning, and learning fuels growth” (Forbes, Feb [...]
Layoffs are continuing into 2025. Major behemoths like Starbucks, Boeing, Warner Bros and UPS have announced massive layoffs at the national level. Nationally, it’s grim—1.8 million layoffs hit in December 2024 alone - heading into 2025 (BLS, Feb 2025). Tampa Bay is feeling the heat with cuts at major local employers like Pfizer, Coca Cola, e-Telequote and Stryker among others. For CPAs and [...]
Congrats on nailing that job interview! But here’s the catch—your work isn’t done yet. A thoughtful follow-up can set you apart from the pack, while forgetting or overdoing this phase could undo your hard work. While thank yous are common courtesy, they aren’t all that common. Let’s break down a few of the dos and don’ts of job interview follow-ups, backed by some [...]