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Gen Xers and Ageism

Never thought I would be writing a post about Gen Xers facing ageism at a much earlier age than previous generations. But here we are. 😳 As a member of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, you may have been feeling the sting of ageism in the workplace. This often-overlooked generation is now facing challenges that were once associated with older workers. [...]

2024-03-28T09:19:20-04:00March 28th, 2024|

Workplace Stress on the Rise

In the fast-paced world of 2024, workplace stress has become a significant challenge, affecting employees' personal lives and overall well-being. Recent studies reveal that Gen Xers are experiencing increased stress due to work pressures, leading to higher divorce rates and relationship breakdowns. Let’s look at some specific numbers generated from recent surveys. 🔍 đŸ˜¶ According to the American Psychological Association, 41% of workers [...]

2024-03-27T08:32:46-04:00March 27th, 2024|

Discrete or Undercover Interview Techniques

You’re taking an office tour during your first interview. You see some paper on the floor, you bump into someone innocuously who strikes up a conversation with your tour guide. Or perhaps something else happens to knock the interview off kilter. What’s up with that? The traditional interview format can feel a bit
 well, staged. But what if you could uncover the company's [...]

2024-03-26T08:08:35-04:00March 26th, 2024|

Career Cushioning as a Trend in 2024

Over the 30 years of my recruiting career, I’ve always stressed to professionals how important it is to be proactive about their future. Well, I guess there’s a term for that now. Enter "career cushioning," a situation where professionals strategically build backup plans in case their current role becomes unstable. đŸȘ‚ What does it look like? Career cushioning can involve a variety of [...]

2024-03-19T07:34:05-04:00March 19th, 2024|

Closing an Interview

As you’re navigating the interview process, it’s important to pay close attention to important points on the timeline of the deal. Doesn’t matter if it’s the first interview or third in the process, the opening & closing of each meeting is super important. đŸ€ We all know that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Today though, let’s talk [...]

2024-03-13T11:08:09-04:00March 13th, 2024|

CPA Firm Growth Nationwide

In spite of the CPA shortage, we seem to be in one heckuva growth era for public accounting firms. Accounting Today released its annual “Top 100” ranking issue for International, National and Regional CPA firms. The overarching theme is definitely – Growth. Revenue Growth, Service Offering Growth and yes – Employee Growth. 📈 All this on top of a banner year in 2022. [...]

2024-03-12T08:13:23-04:00March 12th, 2024|

How Long to Consider A Job Offer

You’ve finally made it through the interview process and have received a very competitive offer. đŸ™ŒđŸ» Sure you’d like to have another to compare it to, but you don’t have that luxury. You’re excited about the company and thrilled that they made the offer. Should you accept on the spot? Think about it overnight? Ask for a long weekend to consider because you’re [...]

2024-03-07T09:19:09-05:00March 7th, 2024|

Interview Process Numbers

Many of you have reached out, curious about the current job market, particularly the interview landscape. Based on my contacts and hearing from companies & candidates, 2024 has started off choppy. Is the "it's a candidate's market" era drawing to a close? Too soon to tell I think. đŸ€” That said, let’s keep in mind what to expect in a job interview process. [...]

2024-03-06T09:17:48-05:00March 6th, 2024|

Gig Economy in 2024

More and more white-collar professionals are starting “side hustles” and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs aren’t limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Let’s look at the big picture when it comes to side gigs. Overall, the gig economy continues to be a significant force in the global workforce, and 2024 is shaping up to [...]

2024-03-05T08:52:19-05:00March 5th, 2024|

Confidential Job Searches

You’ve finally got that resume polished and you’re ready to consider new career opportunities. There’s one small problem though, you’re currently working and your boss/management team seems to know everyone in town. How are you supposed to evaluate what’s next for you aside from looking at online job ads? 🔍 As a trusted recruiter with over 25 years of experience, I understand that [...]

2024-02-28T10:26:10-05:00February 28th, 2024|
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