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Hobbies as a Career Selling Point

Should you list your hobbies and interests on your resume? ๐Ÿค” It's a question that many job seekers have, and the answer is not always clear. ๐Ÿ’ก On the one hand, hobbies and interests can help you stand out from other candidates and show that you're a well-rounded individual. They can also highlight skills that you may have that are relevant to the [...]

2023-08-11T09:07:02-04:00August 11th, 2023|

Trends in Public Accounting

Life in public accounting is evolving. ๐Ÿ”ฎSo whatโ€™s the future of public accounting hold? Since none of us have crystal balls letโ€™s look at some recent data to project the immediate future. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ” As we know, public accounting is evolving faster than ever before. Staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. ๐Ÿš€ Let's look at some recent and upcoming trends that [...]

2023-08-09T08:10:48-04:00August 9th, 2023|

Have You Been Chaotic Working?

Let's expand our work vocabulary. What do you say we bring out another workplace buzzword? There seem to be no shortage lately so letโ€™s bring in another.๐Ÿค Have you heard of the term "chaotic working"? It's a term that's popped up recently due to the seemingly unpredictable and stressful nature of work. ๐Ÿค” There are a number of factors that have contributed to [...]

2023-08-08T07:57:59-04:00August 8th, 2023|

Interesting Job Interview Stats

๐Ÿ“ข๐ŸŽฏ Since I am a recovering CPA and work with metrics-oriented professionals, itโ€™s always interesting to look at the numbers behind the job interview process. ๐ŸŒŸ Believe it or not, the interview process can be full of surprises and fascinating statistics? ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿค“ Let's take a look at just a few! ๐Ÿ‘€ โœจ Did you know that the average interview process lasts around 23.8 [...]

2023-08-07T08:07:17-04:00August 7th, 2023|

Q2 2023 PE and VC Portco Results

๐Ÿ“ˆ The numbers are in and the landscape of Q2 2023 witnessed a fascinating contrast between private equity and startup funding. While private equity experienced a slight decline in exits, startup funding faced its share of challenges. Let's check out the data from PitchBook and Crunchbase and look into the dynamics at play. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“Š ๐Ÿ“‰ According to a July 26 report by PitchBook, [...]

2023-08-04T08:43:53-04:00August 4th, 2023|

Importance of Employee Appreciation

Youโ€™ve finally got your team assembled, working together productively and making you look real good. ๐Ÿคš๐ŸปHold it. Operative phrase/concept โ€“ THEY are making YOU look good. So how do you keep this going? Through the years as a recruiter, I've witnessed and heard from financial professionals the impact that ๐Ÿ‘ appreciation and edification can have on team morale and productivity. When leaders take [...]

2023-08-03T09:39:54-04:00August 3rd, 2023|

Job Interview Freeze Up

๐ŸคBig interview this week? Whether itโ€™s a first with HR or a final with the CEO or Area Managing Partner, make sure you are prepared for all situations. ๐Ÿ’ก Job interviews can be stressful, and it's normal to feel nervous. How about this one -  what if you freeze up or draw a blank during the interview? Here are a few tips to [...]

2023-08-01T08:55:54-04:00August 1st, 2023|

Exploring the Executive Level Job Search

So letโ€™s start that job search. Youโ€™ve got an already busy executive schedule without a lot of extra time in your day. Where to begin and what to expect? ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Job searching can be tough, especially for senior level executives. Based on what I hear and read, here are 4 of the hardest parts, along with some solutions: โ€ข Lack of transparency or [...]

2023-07-31T10:06:06-04:00July 31st, 2023|

Using Fake Flexibility to Recruit Talent

Another workplace term for you this week. How about this one โ€“ fake flexibility. Itโ€™s a situation that Iโ€™ve bumped into a few times over the last month or so in sort of a bait and switch kind of way. Fake flexibility ๐Ÿคฆ is when companies offer employees the ability to work remotely or flexibly, but then make it difficult or impossible for [...]

2023-07-27T07:38:58-04:00July 27th, 2023|

Evaluation of Performance Reviews

How am I doing in my job? It's that time of year for many ๐Ÿ“… โ€“ performance reviews along with those awkward โ€œcareer counselingโ€ lunch meetings. How much do they actually help employees though? Performance reviews ๐Ÿ“ƒ have been a staple of the workplace for decades, but their effectiveness has been called into question in recent years. A study by Gallup found that [...]

2023-07-26T08:45:59-04:00July 26th, 2023|
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