We’ve all seen and heard about keywords and phrases one should use on their resume to get noticed. By HR and by TAS/TMS. How about once you’ve cleared that gate and are in an interview? Are there phrases one can incorporate to get noticed? Or how about phrases to avoid? Turns out there are. You’re headed to your interview and emotions are running [...]
Get ready CPA candidates, the test has changed! Starting in 2024, the CPA exam has undergone a major transformation, shifting from a one-size-fits-all approach to a core-plus-discipline model. What does this mean for you? If you’ve been too busy to look into it, here are some details with potential fallout: What's Different? 👋🏻 Goodbye, Four-Test Marathon: Say farewell to the grueling four-exam gauntlet. The new [...]
My folks are in town this week. So it got me thinking about the influence of parents on our lives. To that end, I certainly didn’t have to look very far to find where Gen Z’ers parents are influencing their careers. They are showing up with their kids to job interviews! Huh? This is really a thing? Is it acceptable? After 30 years [...]
The accounting profession faces a critical challenge: declining enrollment in accounting programs and a shrinking pool of CPA candidates. This trend raises concerns about the future workforce and the profession's ability to meet growing demand, especially in light of potentially stagnant compensation structures. Key findings from recent studies include: ⬇️ Enrollment Decline: According to the AICPA, the number of accounting bachelor's and master's degrees [...]
"Relaxed"? "Authentic"? Is that how we approach interviewing in 2024? 👎🏻 Don't mistake these corporate buzzwords for an open invitation to dress like you're heading to brunch, talk like you're at a bar, and curse like you're on a reality show in the C-suite or Partner track interview. Here's why "business casual" doesn't translate to "business casual attitude" if you're aiming for a [...]
“I’ve got an open-door policy. Come talk to me anytime.” How many people have heard that from their boss or manager? But is that really how it rolls out? 🚪 Building a strong relationship with your boss is crucial for career success. However, sometimes building communication bridges with your boss can feel like a challenge – but it doesn't have to be. Here’s [...]
🍾🥂Happy New Year! Resolutions still intact? Perhaps one of them is to finally give that resume some much-needed attention. Don't let an outdated document be the roadblock to your dream career! Let's transform it from a historical listing of positions into something that will stand out. Here’s a few ideas to get the ball rolling. 🏢 First, build on the core of "duties [...]
As the Christmas weekend approaches, how many of us take a “deadline oriented” approach? Waiting until Saturday or Sunday to finish shopping? 🎅🏻🎄If so - what can you expect in the stores and malls? 🛒Let’s look at some recent numbers as reported by CPA Practice Advisor and NRF: 🛒📈 Brace yourselves - a staggering 142 million U.S. shoppers are expected to hit the [...]
The job search process has come a LONG way over the last 25 years or so. Gone are the days of reading “Help Wanted” postings in the Sunday newspaper and faxing or mailing paper resumes in response. Sure – those were the stone ages (circa 1900’s) – but what have been the biggest changes in conducting a job search over the last decade [...]
After a frustrating period of not getting promoted or raises, you finally decided to look for a new position. You’ve found a great company who offered you a raise and promotion (or track to promotion). How exciting! Your current company didn’t make it easy on you though. Your boss didn’t accept your resignation and put a counteroffer on the table matching your other [...]