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 [...]
The Great Resignation/Great Renegotiation/Great Reshuffle/Great Rethink all may be here to stay 😱 According to recent BLS & US Chamber numbers, the United States is facing a major worker shortage 🚨. There are currently 5.3 million job openings 🤯 for 6.1 million unemployed workers 💥. This is having a major impact on businesses across the country 💥. According to the US Chamber of [...]
When you’re on the hunt for your next great career opportunity, bear in mind that it’s not just about the position and compensation package. Company culture can play a big role in your career happiness. Company culture itself can have a major impact on your satisfaction and productivity at work 👍💯. A study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that companies [...]
Resume vs CV. Interchangeable? Same thing? Not exactly… When you're applying for a job, you need to decide which document to use: a 📄 resume or a 📄 CV. But what's the difference between the two? A resume is a one- to two-page document that summarizes your work experience, education, and skills. It's typically used for job applications in the private sector. 👍 [...]
The tech industry has been hit hard by layoffs in recent months, with some of the biggest names in the business announcing job cuts. But there are some signs that the worst may be over. According to a recent article in Fortune, tech layoffs have declined significantly since February 2022. And a Bloomberg article reports that tech firms are slowing down layoffs, but [...]
📊 If you’re a CPA in public practice you’ve no doubt heard a lot of chatter these last few years about “right sizing” your client base. Or culling your less profitable clients. What most firms find – is that’s easier said than done.🤝💰 Today let’s look at the other end of the spectrum. How does a CPA effectively cultivate robust and profitable client [...]
Enjoying LinkedIn (or FB/IG/X/TikTok) a little TOO much during the daytimes? 📢 Maybe you’re struggling with productivity at work. According to a recent Forbes survey, 39% of US online social media users admit to feeling the addictive pull of the digital rabbit hole that is social media. Of that group, 9% of these users agree completely with the statement “I am addicted to [...]
Let’s get off the dime and start talking to companies about potential career opportunities. Where to start? How about that resume. There are quite a few theories on resume writing, but let’s look into an oft-asked topic. How far back should you go on your resume? 🤔 As a recruiter and career coach, I'm often asked about how far back job seekers should [...]