Taylor White Blog

As experienced professionals in the finance & accounting staffing arena, and the job market in general, we pride ourselves in our ability to share insights with our candidates and clients. Please see below for some of our recent blog postings and published articles.

September Blog

The Ripple Effect of Giving Back: Enriching Lives and Empowering Change

“Giving back” – it’s a simple phrase that’s very significant. While the chaos and business of our daily lives can often push community activism to the sidelines, the act of giving back can bring benefits that extend far beyond immediate impact. Engaging with one’s community through volunteering, supporting nonprofit organizations, or actively participating in local…

Courtneys Blog

Are You Burning Up or Burning Out This Summer?

In the corporate world, burnout seems to be a phrase used all too often…but what exactly is “burnout?” Burnout is caused by having a lifestyle that brings continued stress that can put people under pressure to the point of feeling exhausted, empty, and unable to cope. According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, burnout is…

Kims Blog

Cultivating Inner Peace: Mindfulness Techniques to Transform Your Life

In today’s fast-paced and chaotic world, finding inner peace and tranquility can feel like an elusive goal; however, there is a powerful practice that can help us navigate the turbulence of life with grace and equanimity: mindfulness. Mindfulness is the art of being fully present in the moment, cultivating a deep awareness of our thoughts,…

Rapport Building

The Importance Of, and How To, Build Rapport in an Interview

Have you ever found yourself missing out on job offers and not understanding why? You have the skills, you have the tenure, and you have the drive! There must be some secret ingredient the other candidates are bringing to the table that you aren’t. Often a candidate can secure a job offer without even checking…

The Power of Partnership

The Power of Partnership: How a Recruiter Can Help You Stand Out

Partnering with a recruiter for your accounting and finance job search can be very beneficial.  Check out just a few of the advantages below:  Access to Hidden Opportunities: Recruiters often have access to job openings that are not advertised publicly. These opportunities may be exclusively awarded to recruiters based on their proven expertise, track record…

Price, Market equilibrium, Economy, Law of supply, Balance scale

The Job Market Explained in 2 Words – Supply and Demand

Labor Market Overview  Despite the economic conditions we’ve seen since the pandemic, the labor market continues to be tight. The most recent release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has overall unemployment at 3.6% or 5.9 million people. For context, the unemployment rate at the height of the financial crisis in 2008 was 10% and…

HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY

How Giving Yourself Grace Provides Higher Productivity

I’ve spent my career as a student of people. Being an executive recruiter has allowed me the privilege of working with professionals as they strive to better their careers…and lives. As a driven perfectionist, it has taken a lifetime to apply the daily grace I’ve provided others towards myself. And I’ve found the benefits of…

Year End Review

Great Questions to Ask at Year End Performance Reviews

As we approach the end of the year, most people will be sitting down for a year-end performance review. This is an opportunity for employers and employees to meet one-on-one to discuss the past year’s achievements, challenges, and opportunities for future development. Often times, the format is to rank performance of one’s day-to-day responsibilities as…

Remote is not the answer

Unpopular Opinion: Fully Remote is Not the Answer

I challenge you to think of all the things that make you a great professional. Is it simply your technical skillset and production? Doubtful!  Perhaps you are… The voice of the team who advocates for departmental concerns and challenges The supporter who is a sounding board for professional/personal issues The friendly face who offers day-making…

why accounting

The Business Case for a Career in Accounting

Schools around the country have been reporting an overall drop in enrollment within the Accounting profession, which is ultimately causing challenges with the availability of talent for entry level positions and may eventually lead to problems filling higher level, key roles years down the line.  As much as the existing population of accountants simply LOVE…