career planning

Getting Past the Robots

Frustrated by the black hole of online job applications? šŸŒŒ Don't let the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and AI stand between you and a great opportunity with a solid company! šŸ¤–šŸ’¼ Here are some quick tips to increase the odds your resume makes it in front of an actual human: Keywords are Key: Tailor your resume to match the job description. šŸŽÆ Use [...]

2024-04-25T08:23:47-04:00April 25th, 2024|

State Tax Burden’s

How do you feel about the state in which youā€™re living? No ā€“ Iā€™m not talking about states of confusion or shock, Iā€™m talking about your residence. We Florida residents take a lot of flack about Florida Man šŸŠ, but there are many reasons to love this state. One is the low overall tax burden. A recent study by WalletHub has ranked the [...]

2024-04-04T10:21:06-04:00April 4th, 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. šŸ¤” That said, letā€™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 andĀ more white-collar professionals are starting ā€œside hustlesā€ and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs arenā€™t limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Letā€™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

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

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

Dealing with Rejection in the Interview Process

How is your job/career search going? Noticing things are a little tighter than they have been the last few years? Over the last few years job seekers have had to deal with the conundrum of multiple offers. Now, however, they are having to deal with different levels of rejection. The interview process takes time and it is a process. Itā€™s important to keep [...]

2024-02-27T08:14:31-05:00February 27th, 2024|

Do Hiring Managers Lie in Job Interviews?

Let's face it, the interview process isn't always sunshine and rainbows. While companies and candidates alikeĀ strive to present their best selves, a surprising number of hiring managers may not be entirely forthcoming. According to a recent CNBC survey, nearly 40% of hiring managers admitted to stretching the truth during interviews. This raises a crucial question: why do hiring managers lie, and how can [...]

2024-02-15T09:27:18-05:00February 15th, 2024|

Ghost Job Posts

Ever send your resume in to a job that looks perfect for you and never hear back? Not a peep? Iā€™m not talking about a job that looks perfect TO you ā€“ meaning one where you donā€™t meet qualifications, but youā€™d love to have, or you think you can do. Iā€™m talking about a job post where you check ALL the boxes. What [...]

2024-02-14T09:47:05-05:00February 14th, 2024|

CFOs in Private Equity

A recent study by Accordion has sent shockwaves through the private equity world: 91% of CFOs in PE-backed companies report feeling less job security than before their firm received PE funding. This isn't just a case of nerves ā€“ it's a symptom of a deeper disconnect between PE sponsors and portfolio companies. Why the worry? šŸ˜Ÿ Pressure Cooker Performance:Ā PE firms prioritize aggressive growth [...]

2024-02-13T10:00:44-05:00February 13th, 2024|

Can Hobbies Impact Your Career?

Happy Friday! Hopefully you have some downtime and fun activities planned for the weekend. Ever wonder if your activities or hobbies have an impact on you over and above helping you blow off steam? Can they help with your career? Turns out, your hobbies might hold the secret career weapon you've been overlooking. šŸŽÆ Let's take a closer look at how using some [...]

2024-02-02T09:40:03-05:00February 2nd, 2024|
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