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 [...]
Couple times per year I like to look at the makeup of the current workforce. Who is in the workforce now and who is coming down the pike. Today’s workplace is truly a generational mashup— so here’s the lineup card for most companies: ➡️Boomers: Born 1946-1964, now 61-79 y/o ➡️Gen X: 1965-1980, 45-60 y/o ➡️Millennials: 1981-1996, 29-44 y/o ➡️Gen Z: 1997-2012, 13-28 y/o [...]
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 [...]
Interviews can veer into the absurd—after 25+ years recruiting & interviewing CPAs and finance leaders in Tampa Bay, I’ve got stories. Some candidates stroll in with resumes or PowerPoints, one once showed up with ice cream for the hiring manager. Others bring a sideshow. 🎪 Picture a CFO candidate I once interviewed. We got to the end of our introductory interview, and I [...]
Offer, acceptance and start date are only intermediary steps in securing a successful hire. To foster a successful and effective hire, onboarding is essential for integrating new talent into your management team and boosting organizational productivity. Let’s consider some numbers. 📊 With 25+ years placing CPAs and finance leaders, I’ve seen firsthand that stellar onboarding can glue talent to firms, while weak starts [...]
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 [...]
As a recruiter, I’ve seen firsthand how a streamlined hiring process can make or break talent acquisition. Efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a game changer. By cutting unnecessary steps, involving only key stakeholders, and sticking to a tight timeline, we can land top talent before they slip away. ✂️ Fewer steps mean focusing on what matters: a clear job description, targeted sourcing, 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 [...]