Like it or not, your resume may be your admission ticket to interview for that dream job. 
Does it need to be perfect? Not necessarily. But it does need to be compelling enough to get you in the door for that critical first interview. We could spend a week discussing proper resume design and format. But let’s not. For today’s discussion let’s [...]
Email seems to be the backbone of modern work and using it effectively can be a game-changer. Conversely, using it incorrectly can cause some real issues. Let's look at some interesting statistics and insights from recent surveys on how to ace your email game at work. 
First – let’s set some context by looking at basic email facts. Email Statistics That [...]
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. 
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 [...]