During the holiday season, many professionals may find themselves contemplating a career change or actively seeking new opportunities. While the holiday season may seem like an unlikely time to be job hunting, it can actually be a good time to make a career move. 🎄 According to a recent article by Forbes, the job market typically slows down during the holidays, as companies [...]
📃 Resume writing time. I get questions every day regarding resume writing relative to formats, length, content, dates, etc. Honesty is always the best policy when it comes to resumes. Also remember, your resume will be the first example to a potential employer of your writing and communication skills. While there are numerous topics we could explore regarding resumes, let’s focus on the [...]
🚀 Struggling to break through a sudden career plateau? Don't worry, you're not alone! 😓 It happens to many financial professionals. Finance pros tend to be the task-oriented types, so they usually are focused on current company initiatives. It’s not until they hit a hard wall or a few setbacks that they realize they’ve hit a roadblock. 🧱 Here are some big picture [...]
📢 Welcome to summer of 2024. Over the last few years, we’ve weathered the Great Resignation, Big Stay, Quiet Quitting, Great Reshuffle and other related work/employment eras. Where does that leave us? From an employee’s perspective it's essential to continually reflect on your career and make sure it aligns with your long-term goals and values. A recent article in U.S. News & World [...]
While out having a “cold friendly” 🍻 with a CFO friend of mine last night, a recent popular meme became topic of conversation. I’ve been seeing this meme floating around as well so let’s look at the info. 👀 In a December survey by Intelligent.com of 800 US managers, directors, and executives involved in hiring, it was found that 38% of employers avoid [...]
Networking. Not necessarily a topic most CPA’s get all that excited about. After all, while there are exceptions, we're not exactly your typical social butterflies 🦋. Just because it’s not in your DNA, it doesn’t diminish the importance of building connections and expanding professional circles. So, why should networking be important for CPAs? 🤔 Well, here’s one reason, : many experts suggest that [...]
New boss same as the old boss? Familiar with the feeling of having to adapt to a new boss every few months? A revolving door of leadership can bring uncertainty and stress, impacting not only your work but also your career progression. Let’s consider how to handle a situation like this. 👨🏻💼 First, let's address the elephant 🐘 in the room: the emotional [...]
💼 Well that interview seemed to go really well! But what happens after the big day? How do you ensure you stay top-of-mind without being too pushy? 🤔 Following up after a job interview is important to the hiring process, and it's important to do it right. Here are four non-annoying ways to follow up after an interview, so you can stand out [...]
In the current economic climate, job security is a significant concern for many employees. According to a number of studies conducted headed into the new year, a staggering 85% of workers fear losing their jobs in 2024. This anxiety is fueled by various factors, including economic instability, technological advancements (AI), remote work dynamics, and ongoing health issues.😟 However, the actual data on job [...]
We’ve discussed assembling a resume a few times in the last couple months. Now it’s time to (metaphorically) put pen to paper and get that thing polished up. 📄 Hmm. How do we describe our skills, titles, experiences & degrees, especially if we see a job we are particularly interested in? Yes – the temptation could be there to fudge or inflate. There’s [...]