Very common question - how long should my resume be—a quick one-pager or a sprawling CV? Honestly, it depends (former tax guy lingo). A resume is a concise snapshot of your career—typically one to two pages—while a CV dives deep into academic and professional history, often stretching longer for academic & medical positions, graduate programs, fellowships & grants. For most pros, recruiters want [...]
More and more, I’m hearing finance professionals share that they are tired of working remotely and would like to get back to the office. Maybe not five days per week, 3/2 or 4/1 hybrid seem to be the sweet spots. But another related sentiment is popping up. I’m seeing candidates beginning to hit the wall with virtual interviews, so I did a little [...]
Couple times per year I like to look at the makeup of the current workforce. Who is in the workforce now and who is coming down the pike. Today’s workplace is truly a generational mashup— so here’s the lineup card for most companies: ➡️Boomers: Born 1946-1964, now 61-79 y/o ➡️Gen X: 1965-1980, 45-60 y/o ➡️Millennials: 1981-1996, 29-44 y/o ➡️Gen Z: 1997-2012, 13-28 y/o [...]
Ever wonder what make up key characteristics of career success? Turns out – if you’re considering this question, you may already have one of those characteristics – curiosity. ⁉️ Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, recently told Forbes, “The one thing I’d tell my younger self is to be more curious—about people, ideas, and the world. Curiosity fuels learning, and learning fuels growth” (Forbes, Feb [...]
Layoffs are continuing into 2025. Major behemoths like Starbucks, Boeing, Warner Bros and UPS have announced massive layoffs at the national level. Nationally, it’s grim—1.8 million layoffs hit in December 2024 alone - heading into 2025 (BLS, Feb 2025). Tampa Bay is feeling the heat with cuts at major local employers like Pfizer, Coca Cola, e-Telequote and Stryker among others. For CPAs and [...]
Congrats on nailing that job interview! But here’s the catch—your work isn’t done yet. A thoughtful follow-up can set you apart from the pack, while forgetting or overdoing this phase could undo your hard work. While thank yous are common courtesy, they aren’t all that common. Let’s break down a few of the dos and don’ts of job interview follow-ups, backed by some [...]
How’s your career moving along? As we progress through 2025, many CPAs are reassessing their career trajectories. Two primary drivers of this trend are shifts in firm leadership and persistent career or salary stagnation. For CPAs seeking professional growth and financial reward, now might be the perfect time to explore new opportunities. 🔍 Leadership changes due to acquisitions or retirements can reshape a [...]
Private equity portfolio companies are often on a growth fast track. With PE firms aiming for 3-5 or 5-7 year exits, scaling efficiently is a top priority. Acquisitions can fuel that growth—BCG’s 2023 M&A Report found serial acquirers (5+ deals) grew revenue 1.5-2 times faster than organic-growth peers over a decade (BCG M&A Report 2023). In my 25+ years placing CFOs, VPs of [...]
The workplace is facing a new challenge: "The Great Detachment." According to a Gallup December article, employees are increasingly dissatisfied and disconnected, even as quit rates decline. Unlike the Great Resignation, workers are staying put due to a cooling job market and inflation, but they’re feeling stuck and disengaged. This hidden discontent poses risks to productivity, talent retention, and organizational change initiatives. 😓 [...]
Looking to move your career forward in 2025? As a CPA, CFO, or financial professional looking to advance your career, taking a strategic approach will work in your favor. Whether you're aiming for a senior leadership role, a sector switch, or entrepreneurial ventures, deliberate precision in your professional presentation is key. While we could do a weeklong seminar on this, here are a [...]