Finance & Accounting
Don’t Fall for ‘The Dangle’ During Your Job Search
You’ve been staying in contact with a talent recruiter or hiring manager at a company that you think is a great fit for you. After several weeks or months, they finally call to let you know your dream job is available, and they want you to apply. Fantastic. Congrats! However, when you open the job…
On Boss’s Day, I’m Celebrating Starting My Own Business
For years I was told that I should open my own restaurant, and I always balked at the idea. The insistence of others that I become my own boss seemed crazy. You see, I put years into running other people’s businesses and was always amazed at how much more they worked than I did –…
Why You Should Consider a Career in the Trades
If you’re torn between pursuing a four-year college degree or exploring an opportunity or career path in the trades, then you’ve stumbled across the right article. I have years of experience as a manufacturing engineer/manager in the automotive industry and can tell you firsthand the success I’ve seen among individuals choosing a job in…
The Many Reasons I Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year in the United States from September 15 to October 15 by honoring “the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” Each year has a different theme, with the theme for 2022 being “Unidos: Inclusivity…
It’s Not Retiring – It’s Re-Wiring! Come ‘Unretire’ with Me.
Have you been thinking about retiring but feel you’re not quite ready? The labor force is aging, and a lot of people are having the same opposing thoughts. You’re not alone! I hope this gives you a new and fresh perspective from someone who has ‘been there.’ Making the transition from being a full-time, lifelong…
Why You Should Consider a Job in Information Technology
Outlook is everything in choosing a job and career path. This, of course, includes your professional outlook, meaning your aspirations and goals, but especially your knowledge of the market performance and projections for your field of interest. This outlook is essential to income and job security. Job seekers want to pursue jobs in strong markets…
What Is the Primary Reason New Employees Leave a Job Soon After Hire?
📊 The results are in! 📊 At Goodwin Recruiting, we recently asked our network of hiring managers, recruiters, and job candidates to share the top reason why a candidate would leave a job soon after being hired. The results we received on early employee turnover were across the board but ultimately pointed to a lack…
It Was Only 10 a.m. When I Realized New York Would Never Be the Same…
Back in 2001, I was working as the assistant general manager at a fine dining restaurant at The Plaza hotel in New York City. On the night of Monday, September 10, I was visiting my dad on Long Island. I decided to spend the night and head into Manhattan in the morning. The next…
Who Should You Watch in This Watershed Year of Entrepreneurship?
Everybody loves a success story, especially when we see a new player or entity leap from their early stages of development into a flourishing entrepreneur and startup company. There’s a whole lot of that going on right now, and new contenders are stepping out each day. Which entrepreneurs are making the biggest waves? Who…
Best Ways to Get Found by an Accounting Headhunter
Life can be strange and full of inconvenient timing. For example, sometimes, job opportunities surface when people are already happily employed. On the other hand, an out-of-work professional may go months with no luck. But there’s good news for accounting and finance professionals looking to make a change: There’s a great accounting headhunter out there…
