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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tips on Building Engagement in a Remote Work Environment
If you are like me, virtual meetings in a fully remote or hybrid setting can get a little stale, and it’s more and more of a challenge to feel connected as a team. It’s more important than ever to keep positive energy and engagement as high as possible during this Great Resignation Era! So what…
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If I Knew Then, What I Know Now (Commentary to my Young Professional Self)
Starting off in the professional workforce is exciting, thrilling, and also… scary! There are so many nuances and unknowns, but rest assured, you’ll figure everything out! Take good notes and ask questions! The workplace is VERY different from college classes, so it’s OK if you don’t know everything; actually, that is expected. It’s important that…
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Can it be true?? Is ‘Busy Season’ Coming to an End!
Are there so many questions in your mind right now? Can I handle another busy season? Should I use my PTO and just coast this summer? Can I hold out for my promotion? What do I want to do next in my career? What if I don’t…