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 [...]
Resigning in 2025? Your notice period is more than a countdown—it’s your final play. With 25+ years placing CPAs and finance leaders in Tampa Bay, I’ve seen smart exits open doors and sloppy ones slam them shut. Two U.S.-focused articles nail it: Glassdoor’s “Notice Period: Definition and What to Expect” (updated 2025) and Foundit’s “What is Meant by Notice Period for Resignation?” (Jul [...]
Layoffs are continuing into 2025. Major behemoths like Starbucks, Boeing, Warner Bros and UPS have announced massive layoffs at the national level. Nationally, it’s grim—1.8 million layoffs hit in December 2024 alone - heading into 2025 (BLS, Feb 2025). Tampa Bay is feeling the heat with cuts at major local employers like Pfizer, Coca Cola, e-Telequote and Stryker among others. For CPAs and [...]
Congrats on nailing that job interview! But here’s the catch—your work isn’t done yet. A thoughtful follow-up can set you apart from the pack, while forgetting or overdoing this phase could undo your hard work. While thank yous are common courtesy, they aren’t all that common. Let’s break down a few of the dos and don’ts of job interview follow-ups, backed by some [...]
How’s your career moving along? As we progress through 2025, many CPAs are reassessing their career trajectories. Two primary drivers of this trend are shifts in firm leadership and persistent career or salary stagnation. For CPAs seeking professional growth and financial reward, now might be the perfect time to explore new opportunities. 🔍 Leadership changes due to acquisitions or retirements can reshape a [...]
Navigating the job market in 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities. Recent data provided by Investopedia in late December 2024 indicates a decline in job openings, with the ratio of available positions to unemployed workers dropping from over 2:1 in March 2022 to approximately 1.09:1 by September 2024. 📉 This tightening market suggests increased competition for roles, particularly in white-collar sectors. Additionally, there [...]
During the holiday season, many professionals may find themselves contemplating a career change or actively seeking new opportunities. While the holiday season may seem like an unlikely time to be job hunting, it can actually be a good time to make a career move. 🎄 According to a recent article by Forbes, the job market typically slows down during the holidays, as companies [...]
You’ve navigated the interview process (whew) and accepted the offer. Now its notice time. How long should you make that notice period? NewCo wants you to start ASAP but you want to be professional and don’t want to leave your current teammates hanging. Let’s dive into the topic of notice periods and see what’s minimum, what’s appropriate and what is overkill. 💼 According [...]
📢 Welcome to summer of 2024. Over the last few years, we’ve weathered the Great Resignation, Big Stay, Quiet Quitting, Great Reshuffle and other related work/employment eras. Where does that leave us? From an employee’s perspective it's essential to continually reflect on your career and make sure it aligns with your long-term goals and values. A recent article in U.S. News & World [...]
Networking. Not necessarily a topic most CPA’s get all that excited about. After all, while there are exceptions, we're not exactly your typical social butterflies 🦋. Just because it’s not in your DNA, it doesn’t diminish the importance of building connections and expanding professional circles. So, why should networking be important for CPAs? 🤔 Well, here’s one reason, : many experts suggest that [...]