If you’re a senior-level CPA or finance exec exploring new opportunities, you already know the market is competitive—but here’s an often-overlooked consideration: ➡️ Culture fit isn’t just the company’s concern. It should be yours, too. ⬅️ When stepping into a new CPA firm or a CFO/Controller/VP of Finance role, your leadership style will shape the tone of the assurance, tax or finance function. [...]
When hiring a senior-level CPA or finance executive, one concern I hear often from companies is this: “We don’t want to hire an overqualified candidate. What if they get bored or leave in six months?” It’s a valid question—and a common hiring hesitation. 🤔 But let’s reframe it for a moment. In today’s tight talent market, especially in finance and accounting, passing on [...]
So now job interview processes are becoming gamified? I’ve been hearing & reading about how gamification is transforming job interviews in 2025, making them more engaging and skill-focused. By incorporating game-like elements—puzzles, simulations, or coding challenges—companies create dynamic assessments, but the approach requires balance to ensure fairness. Here’s why gamification is reshaping hiring and how professionals can navigate it. 🕹️ A 2025 AmplifAI [...]
You’ve landed that big interview. Are you ready? Most interviews are scheduled during the workday, squeezed in between your everyday work responsibilities. That said, make certain to prepare your thoughts the night before and calm your mind as you head into the appointment. But how to handle those tough interview situations and/or questions? They can come in many different forms. 🤔 As a [...]
Here’s a (relatively) new concept in hiring & recruiting. And with evolving AI technology, the problem might only get worse. The issue is Deepfake Candidates. This sophisticated use of AI technology to impersonate job applicants can lead to costly and damaging consequences for organizations. 💰 Recent insights reveal that hiring a deepfake candidate could cost companies millions, not just in financial terms but [...]
The business planning platform software company Pigment recently conducted a survey of over 500 finance leaders regarding their data. The survey found that 89 percent of those CFOs are making critical decisions based on inaccurate or incomplete data. Wow. Maybe they just talked to the wrong people or caught them on a bad day? Not so fast. Another recent survey conducted by Blackline [...]
My folks are in town this week. So it got me thinking about the influence of parents on our lives. To that end, I certainly didn’t have to look very far to find where Gen Z’ers parents are influencing their careers. They are showing up with their kids to job interviews! Huh? This is really a thing? Is it acceptable? After 30 years [...]
So what is the cost of a bad hire? Is it just a matter of losing time or is it a matter of losing money as well? Let's talk cold, hard facts. Think a bad hire is just a resume misfire? Think again! According to Business.com, they can cost up to 30% of their first-year salary, and that's just the tip of the [...]
Watching the Hokies 🦃make their entrance to Enter Sandman always gets me going. Both my boys went there – so I got to see that a lot over the years both in the football stadium and on the wrestling mats. Last night as I was watching the Hokies play Syracuse it got me thinking – how would you like to start your workday [...]
🕵🏻Tell me about yourself. It’s one of everyone’s favorite interview questions and one I role play frequently with candidates. 🌟 Mastering the "Tell me about yourself" question is essential for making an engaging first impression. In a recent article in The Muse, Stav Ziv provides interesting ideas and examples to help you shine during this critical moment. Here are four key takeaways to [...]