I am often asked about “good jobs” and “bad jobs”. Also – “good companies” and “bad companies”. 🕵️♂️👩🏫 The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this issue. I’m a firm believer that there is no uniform great place to work. Conversely, there are no uniformly terrible places to work either. 🏢 What constitutes a "good job" will vary depending on your individual [...]
As a recruiter and career coach, I've heard it all in and about interviewing – from the hilarious to the cringeworthy. At least that’s what I tell myself, but today is another day with new stories coming down the pike! 🤣 👋 Instead of the – “I’m going to let them know who I am” mindset, let’s focus on using the interview to [...]
There’s nothing better in these hot Florida days than going to the local ice cream store/stand and seeing what their Flavor of the Month is. 😋🍨 Conversely, there’s probably nothing worse than going into work and finding there is another Flavor of the Month initiative being run down the line. 💼 🌟🍬👨💼 It's not uncommon for organizations to cycle through various management trends [...]
Ever been asked a weird interview question? 🙃 You're not alone. According to a survey by FlexJobs, 70% of job seekers have been asked at least one weird interview question. Interviews can be nerve-wracking enough, even more so when you're hit with those quirky, unexpected questions that leave you scratching your head. Let's take a closer look at why these oddball questions are [...]
Ready for a new workplace term? Yep – we’ve got another. 🚀 Try this one on for size. Have you heard the term "Loud Laborers" buzzing around the workplace lately? Let's break it down: what it means, what these folks do, how they impact the workplace and how to navigate this noisy landscape. 🤔 1️⃣ What's a "Loud Laborer"? 🗣️ "Loud Laborers" are [...]
Now that RTO is happening, we are all back together in the office again! One big happy family – right? 👨👩👧👦In some instances we are spending a lot of time together! 🌟 It can be an eye opener to again see what it means to have someone in your space again and all that comes with it! 🥸 We've all been there – [...]
🚀 Struggling to break through that 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 that they realize they’ve hit a roadblock. 🧱 Here are some big picture tips to help you climb [...]
Private equity firms 💰 are increasingly acquiring CPA firms 💱. In the past few years, there have been over 20 deals of this kind, with firms like TowerBrook Capital Partners, Lightyear Capital, and New Mountain Capital leading the way. There are a number of reasons why private equity firms are interested in acquiring CPA firms 🧐. First, they see the accounting industry as [...]
Another big resume question. 🌟 Photo on the resume? Or no? 🖼️ For U.S. job seekers, the answer is pretty clear. Let’s look further though. 🕵️♂️ 💼 According to Resume Genius, while adding a photo can make your resume stand out, it might not always be a great idea. Job-related biases can sometimes come into play when employers see your picture. ☝️ 📊 [...]
What do Serena Williams, Albert Einstein, Olympic Gold medalist Suni Lee and Tom Hanks (among others) have in common? Believe it or not – they all have dealt with imposter syndrome. 🥸 Imposter syndrome is a common psychological phenomenon where people doubt their abilities and accomplishments, despite evidence to the contrary. ❓ It's estimated that up to 70% of people experience imposter syndrome [...]