Attaching the label “job interview” to any meeting can increase tensions. Many people dread conducting them as much as those who are being interviewed. But why? Probably because most people prepare for interviews as if they are readying to run a gauntlet of “gotcha” questions. 🪤 What these questions SHOULD be are points of departure for the person conducting the interview. Sure, answer [...]
🐾 Your furry (or feathery) friend can reveal more about your personality and career choices than you might think! According to interesting research from Medium and CareerBuilder, the type of pet you choose often mirrors aspects of your character and can even influence your professional path. 🐶🐱 Are you a dog lover or a cat person? Medium explored how these choices can reflect [...]
🤝 Fostering trust in the workplace is essential for a thriving professional atmosphere. In a recent article, Achievers provides valuable insights on how to achieve this crucial objective, with a particular emphasis on practical strategies for trust-building in the workplace. The background for this idea of workplace trust can be found in a couple of statistics. The study behind the article shows that [...]
Everyone in the CPA industry is aware of the shortage of accountants. It’s a pretty straightforward problem – but let’s look at some numbers and trends. 📈 There are a few factors contributing to this shortage. One is the aging workforce. According to the AICPA, almost 75% of the CPA workforce met the retirement age in 2020. So how about retention? 🏫 A [...]
🌟 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. 🤔 1️⃣ What's a "Loud Laborer"? 🗣️ "Loud Laborers" are [...]
