📃 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 [...]
Have a job interview this week? Let’s revisit the STAR method for interviewing. The STAR technique has proven to be highly effective in evaluating candidates' experiences and skills. So, let's gear up and get prepared for a question that frequently appears in interviews: "Can you give me an example of a time when you faced a challenge at work and how you overcame [...]
Employee engagement & well-being both contribute to employee retention. Are they related? Which comes first? 👀 A recent article by Fast Company has shed light on a concerning trend in the corporate world. It seems that despite the constant talk about employee engagement, many leaders are not truly invested in making it a priority. 🤔 However, the focus should not just be on [...]
📢 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 [...]
In a recent survey by BambooHR, a surprising 25% of C Suite and VP level executives and 20% of HR professionals admitted that they hoped return-to-office (RTO) mandates would lead to employee resignations. 😱 The survey seems to shed light on the alternative intentions behind the push for RTO policies. It appears that some companies are using RTO as a strategy to reduce [...]
Noncompete agreements are a hot topic in 2024 due to an April ruling by the FTC. While I’m no attorney, I’ll do a brief flyover of non competes, their history and 2024 developments. ✈️ 🔒 Noncompete agreements (NCAs) have a long history, originating in 15th-century English common law 🏰. These clauses aimed to prevent apprentices from competing with their masters post-apprenticeship. In the [...]
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 [...]