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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

How often have we heard that phrase in the last couple of years?  As an experienced Recruiting Manager specializing in Accounting in Finance, I would tell you that this is an understatement.  Tampa Bay is a hot market for a myriad of reasons. Whether you appreciate our competitive cost of living, award winning beaches, perfect weather, championship sports teams, or our amazing craft food, Tampa Bay is being seen as the place to be!