Many of you have reached out, curious about the current job market, particularly the interview landscape. Based on my contacts and hearing from companies & candidates, 2024 has started off choppy. Is the "it's a candidate's market" era drawing to a close? Too soon to tell I think. š¤ That said, letās keep in mind what to expect in a job interview process. [...]
More andĀ more white-collar professionals are starting āside hustlesā and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs arenāt limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Letās look at the big picture when it comes to side gigs. Overall, the gig economy continues to be a significant force in the global workforce, and 2024 is shaping up to [...]
How is your job/career search going? Noticing things are a little tighter than they have been the last few years? Over the last few years job seekers have had to deal with the conundrum of multiple offers. Now, however, they are having to deal with different levels of rejection. The interview process takes time and it is a process. Itās important to keep [...]
Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, are now the largest portion of the workforce. Within five years, they will represent 75% of the global workforce according to some estimates. šÆ Yet, they're often painted with stereotypical brushes ā entitled, tech-obsessed, disloyal. But are these labels truly representative? As for employers, recruiters and career coaches, understanding the real characteristics of millennials is [...]
Let's face it, the interview process isn't always sunshine and rainbows. While companies and candidates alikeĀ strive to present their best selves, a surprising number of hiring managers may not be entirely forthcoming. According to a recent CNBC survey, nearly 40% of hiring managers admitted to stretching the truth during interviews. This raises a crucial question: why do hiring managers lie, and how can [...]
A recent study by Accordion has sent shockwaves through the private equity world: 91% of CFOs in PE-backed companies report feeling less job security than before their firm received PE funding. This isn't just a case of nerves ā it's a symptom of a deeper disconnect between PE sponsors and portfolio companies. Why the worry? š Pressure Cooker Performance:Ā PE firms prioritize aggressive growth [...]
The business planning platform software company Pigment recently conducted a survey of over 500 finance leaders regarding their data. The survey found that 89 percent of those CFOs are making critical decisions based on inaccurate or incomplete data. Wow. Maybe they just talked to the wrong people or caught them on a bad day? Not so fast. Another recent survey conducted by Blackline [...]
The questions continue from both sides of the desk. What is the most prevalent or trending work model? In the office, remote work and hybrid models seem locked in a tug-of-war for the future of many professional lives. All three have their ardent supporters and fierce critics, leaving employees and employers alike all scratching their heads. According to a recent survey by software [...]
Interview time could equal high anxiety for the introverts in our lives. Many of my candidates ā as CPAs and financial professionals ā are either introverts or adapted introverts. Letās consider some paths around or through this potential time of tension. While navigating the extroverted dynamics of a job interview can present unique challenges for introverts, it's important to remember that your quiet [...]
We are all taught to āplay niceā as youngsters so Iām sure by the time we are adults we all find a way to get along at work. Right? Guess not. But are we overreacting? The term "toxic work environment" hangs heavy in the air, flung like a poisoned dart at any disagreement or frustration bubbling beneath the surface. But has this potent [...]