Tax CPAs, are the unsung heroes of deadlines, but in Florida, it feels like tax season never ends. Florida CPAs have taken Embrace the Grind to a new level with all the filing extensions in the last number of years. 🔚 Since 2018, extensions from hurricanes and COVID-19 have kept Florida CPAs in overdrive. Let’s recap: Hurricane Michael (2018) pushed October deadlines to [...]
So, it’s time to move on to your next career chapter with another firm. Ever wonder when’s the right time to push for a salary above the posted range? I’ve seen candidates try it at the end of the hiring process and that can make for a disastrous outcome. In 2025, more folks are negotiating—44% of hiring managers say so (Robert Half, Dec [...]
It's April 15th. 2025 Tax season is a wrap*—heartfelt respect to CPAs and tax professionals who powered through filing season. You’ve navigated a labyrinth of filings and client demands. Anyone who's been through it knows it's like making sausage. Not a pretty process but in the end it's done & not too bad. 🌠A special nod to Florida CPAs still at it—hurricanes [...]
Ever wonder what’s behind an interviewer’s silence either before asking a question or following your answer? Is it a thoughtful pause from someone who speaks slowly, or a deliberate test to see how you hold up? I’ve seen both during the CPA & finance exec hiring process—here’s how to handle either one. ⏸️ First things first. Don’t let it shake you it might [...]
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 [...]
Are employers beginning to become more employee centric? To that end, workplace wellness programs are experiencing a notable surge, reflecting a commitment to employee health that extends beyond the paycheck and traditional health benefits. It seems organizations are beginning to increasingly prioritize comprehensive well-being—30% of U.S. firms have expanded these offerings this year (PNC Bank, March 26, 2025). Today’s programs encompass fitness, mental [...]
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 [...]
Awareness is important in job interviews. Self-awareness is even more important. With years placing finance & accounting execs, I’ve seen how personality types—introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts—shape success differently during the interview process. Leveraging your personality type can turn a potential hair-raising grilling into a big win. 🏆 Introverts, about 36% of U.S. workers (APA, 2025), excel in focused settings—one-on-ones are their turf—but group [...]
Interviews can veer into the absurd—after 25+ years recruiting & interviewing CPAs and finance leaders in Tampa Bay, I’ve got stories. Some candidates stroll in with resumes or PowerPoints, one once showed up with ice cream for the hiring manager. Others bring a sideshow. 🎪 Picture a CFO candidate I once interviewed. We got to the end of our introductory interview, and I [...]