Posts by Sherpa LLC
New Year, New Career: Your 2025 Job Hunt Action Plan
As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on new beginnings, including your career and a job hunt action plan. If a new job is on your resolution list, here are five actionable tips to set yourself up for success, along with how Sherpa can help you along…
Read MoreThankfully, Hiring Contract Professionals Can Ease Q4 Stress
As we approach the end of the year, there’s definitely a lot to be thankful for – family, friends, and pumpkin pie, to name a few. But if you’re a business leader, Q4 can feel less like a holiday feast and more like a high-stakes juggling act. Between year-end financial reporting, holiday campaigns, and prepping…
Read MoreMelissa McGuire to Retire as Sherpa Enters 2025 Under the Continued Leadership of Lisa Hildreth and Keith Neus
Melissa McGuire, Sherpa’s Co-Founder and Managing Director since 2001, has announced her retirement at the end of 2024. Current Managing Directors Lisa Hildreth and Keith Neus will be responsible for company leadership beginning January 2025. “As I step away from Sherpa, I leave the company in the excellent hands of two industry veterans,” said…
Read MoreThe Frighteningly True Reasons Driving Attrition and Rejected Offers
As an employer, are you bedeviled with employee attrition or job offer rejection? If you’re a hiring manager or company leader, this statistic should scare you: Right now, the labor force participation rate is 62.7% according the US Chamber of Commerce. That number is down from 62.7% in February 2020 and 67.2% from January 2001. …
Read MoreShowcase Your Work Ethic and Problem-Solving Skills to Stand Out
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, standing out as a job candidate requires more than just technical proficiency. In a recent LinkedIn poll conducted by Sherpa, 37% of hiring managers said that “work ethic” is the number one “soft skill” they look for in a new hire, while 29% highlighted “problem-solving” as the most important intangible.…
Read MoreTen Ways to Lose a Job Candidate
There’s no denying that in the post-Covid, return-to-office job market, attracting top notch job candidates is more challenging than ever. Yet, some employers seem to have mastered the art of driving potential hires away faster than they can say, “You’re hired!” If you’re looking for foolproof ways to lose a job candidate, here are ten…
Read MoreFire Up Your Hiring Strategy By Utilizing Employee Referrals
In the competitive world of staffing and recruitment, finding top-tier talent can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack – utilizing employee referrals can help. Traditional methods such as job boards, career fairs, and online applications have their place, but they can sometimes fall short in delivering candidates who not only possess…
Read MoreDo You Need to Hire a CPA or a Bookkeeper?
In the dynamic world of business, financial management is a cornerstone of success. Two key roles often come into play: the Bookkeeper and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). While both are integral to financial health, their functions, expertise, and impact on your business can differ significantly. So, which one do you need to hire –…
Read MoreJob Interview Jitters? Remember These Tips!
Job interview jitters can be nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can navigate interviews with confidence and poise. At Sherpa, we understand the importance of helping candidates shine in their interviews, especially in our practices of Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Project Management, and Executive Support. Here are some valuable tips to…
Read MoreTalent Manager and Recruiter Synergy Yields Effective Hiring
As recruiters, we understand the complementary role hiring managers play in the hiring process. Through collaboration, we can best identify the key skills needed for open roles within their hiring scope. Here are three ways this vital partnership can lead to effective hiring results: Initial Job Requirements Discussion: Recruiters and hiring managers should have an…
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