It's the question that kicks off almost every interview, yet people still often feel unprepared for it… "Tell me about yourself." In theory, this should be the easiest question in the world to answer - we love talking about ourselves! But as a recruiter who has asked this question hundreds - if not thousands - of times, I have heard more awful responses [...]
PSA for May - resume scam alert! We all get inundated by fake emails, texts, and even social media posts. But a new scam making the rounds is targeting job seekers: one which promises resume reformatting. Here's how it works: you're contacted by someone from an alleged recruitment company who found your information online and claims you're an excellent candidate for a well-paying [...]
It's great to be back in the office (at some level). Gives everyone a chance to mix & mingle again - right? As a recruiter & career coach, I often have conversations about the importance of being careful about what is said to coworkers. In today's workplace, it is more important than ever to be mindful of your words and actions, as even [...]
In the interview process, an often overlooked tool that can make a significant difference is the humble thank you note. Beyond being a polite gesture, statistics show that thank you notes can carry immense importance. Research from recent Zety HR Statistics shows that 68% of hiring managers consider thank you notes influential in their hiring decisions. Expressing gratitude and reiterating your interest through [...]
Check out any job site (and many career pages of company sites), and you’ll notice that there are plenty of open roles waiting to be filled. But look a little closer, and they’re not all real jobs. I’ve heard stories of candidates following up on an online job posting by calling the company’s HR department directly, only to be told they’re not really [...]
Interview questions tend to fall into a few major buckets. If you’re new to interviewing, making sure you include a question or two from each can ensure you cover your bases when interviewing candidates for open roles. Getting-to-know-you questions 👉 designed to put the interviewee at ease and tease out their personality and experience. Use this to find commonalities and build a pipeline for communication. [...]
The main part of the 2023 tax filing season is over. Many solo and small CPA firm owners are taking a step back to think about their next move. Some are planning for a more efficient 2024, many are ramping up their hiring efforts and still others are considering sales to larger firms. But for how much? Valuing a CPA firm can be [...]
While the pandemic was felt around the world in industries from retail to manufacturing to public accounting, the way different countries are bouncing back differs. In Europe and Asia, earlier this year, the number of people back in the office was hovering around 75%, while here in the US, only about 50% of people had come back to in-person work. (These numbers came [...]
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. And when you're looking to hire a new employee, the job description you write is that first impression. However - vague, unclear, or unrealistic job descriptions can lead to a mismatch between candidates and job requirements. To attract the right talent, make sure the descriptions are clear, concise, and accurately reflect the [...]
As we move further into the future, the need for upskilling and reskilling in the workforce becomes increasingly important. In 2023, we are faced with the reality of a #warfortalent, where employers are competing for a limited pool of skilled workers. This is where upskilling and reskilling come in - not only do they benefit employees in their career growth, but they also [...]