How to Find Accounting Talent in Denver - Your Career Intel

How to Find Accounting Talent in Denver - Yur Career IntelWere not even halfway in to 2017, but already this year is on track to be one of the most competitive candidate markets in Denvers recent history. This shrinking talent swimmingpool is creating an unusual situation for Denver accounting firms. The citys economy is stronger than its been in decades and showing no signs of slowing down, driving increased demand for new work. The bad news? With unemployment at a record low, some companies are struggling to fill open roles, especially positions that require specialized accounting talent.Fortunately, you dont need to let positions go unfilled or settle for the wrong candidate. As Denvers labor market has tightened in recent months, companies I work with are opting to utilize consultants, temporary workers, or contract-to-hire structures to find the right talent. Why? Tangible benefits includeSignificant cost savingsWhen you hire a contractor, you save on many of the costs associate d with full time employees, including healthcare, retirement savings contributions, paid sick/vacation time and other benefits. When you hire a contractor through Lucas Group, youre working with our employees so we provide health insurance for them.Immediate availabilityYou wont have to wait out a non-compete clause or even a two-week notice period with a contractor. They are available to start immediately. Plus, if you work through Lucas Group, you know that our contractors have already been vetted, reducing the amount of time you need to spend on screening and background checks on your end. Finally, you wont need to go through multiple interview rounds or back-and-forth of contract negotiations like you would with full time employees.When you dont need contract help anymore, you simply end the engagement. No need for notice periods, performance plans, or severance. In the accounting industry, staffing needs vary greatly by season. Utilizing contract talent gives you the flexibilit y you need to scale your workforce up and down quickly and easily.Try before you buyJob interviews are not always the best way to gauge a candidates potential. Even with the most thorough vetting and extensive interview process, it can be difficult to know with certainty how they will perform on the job before they start. With contract-to-hire placements, you can bring an employee on mainboard as a contractor for a fixed period of time with the understanding that they may be hired full time if they perform well. Its a great way to test out a candidate before committing to full time hire. You can evaluate first-hand how they perform in the role, how they work with the rest of the team, and how they fit with your company culture.Opting for contract talent isnt a fallback or second choice. Increasingly, companies are choosing contract talent as their first choice for expanding their workforce. I recently placed a contractor with a firm here in Denver in a contract-to-hire arrangement. The client liked him so much that within a week they converted him to a full time employeeIf youre looking to hire but cant find the right candidate, dont let that role go unfilled. To learn more about the contractor-to-hire process, contact me at JWoodburylucasgroup.com.

Fairygodboss Of The Week Beena Ammanath

Fairygodboss Of The Week Beena Ammanath Beena Ammanath, VP, Data Science at GE, hasbeen recognized as one of the Top 50 analytic innovators in the country and has been honored for her dedication to supporting diversity in tech. In addition,she was recently listed among women who are analytics experts in a Forbes article that profiles 8 women. Beena says that working in a male-dominated industry is tough, but shes learned to speak up and feel confident that she deserves a seat at the table. Her 1 career tip? Dont let the situations around you slow you down from succeeding.Fairygodboss of the Week Beena AmmanathVice President, Data Science, GESan Francisco, CAFGB Tell us about your career. How did you get to where you are now?BA I started my career in technology after completing my Masters in Computer Science. Throughout my career, I have always been in technology-focused roles and have been lucky to work in an area, within computer science, that is my strength data. I have worn multi ple hats as I have progressed in my career and have worked at startups, midsize companies and large corporations spanning across multiple vectors from telecom, financial services, retail banking, ecommerce, industrial, IoT and marketing. I have worked at known organizations like British Telecom, e*trade, Thomson Reuters, and Bank of America, but also at Silicon Valley dotcom startups, in engineering and management positions. In my current role at GE, its all about looking at data in different ways to drive positive outcomes for GE and our customers. I lead a global team of data scientists, big data engineers, and product managers, and we focus on productizing data science. I am in a role where I can truly make a difference by making machines smarter, which impacts all our daily lives.Its elend a career path that I could have ever planned for when I started out, but at every stage and in every role, I have learned and evolved, and that has helped me prepare for my next role.FGB What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?BA I won two awards in 2016, which I am proud of. I won the Analytics 50 award as recognition for being one of the Top 50 analytic innovators in the country. I also won the 2016 Women Super Achiever Award from World Women Leadership Congress, for my dedication to supporting diversity in tech, being a role model to several young women in tech and driving innovative digital transformation in the technology world. I am humbled by this recognition. FGB What is a challenge that youve faced and overcome?BA I rarely look at any situation as a challenge but more as a learning opportunity. And there have been so many of those.An ongoing one has been working in a male-dominated tech industry. The more I grow in my career, the harder that challenge gets, unfortunately. Being the only woman at the table is intimidating, and I had to look deep within myself to find my voice, the courage to believe in myself, ignoring all the external signals raising dou bts about my capabilities while getting my job done successfully.However, with experience, my confidence grew, and today I dont let external situations impact my morale or instill self-doubt. I speak up, fully aware that I deserve a seat at the table. I know that I bring tremendous value -- a unique perspective that would have been missing for the organization. The negative thoughts still pop up every once in a while, but I now know how to overcome them.FGB Who is YOUR Fairygodboss? and Why?BA I have several Fairygodbosses. I call them my personal Board of Directors. These are a group of women that I have met over the years whom I can turn to for advice at any time. They believe in me much more than I do. And have helped me succeed in ways that I could never have done by myself.Lightning RoundFGB What do you do when youre not working?BA I am an avid baseball fan. On any given weekend, you will find me at a baseball field cheering my little leaguers. I also enjoy writing on topics re lated to women in technology, business, IoT and artificial intelligence. FGB If you could have dinner with one famous person - dead or alive - who would it be?BA Mahatma GandhiFGB What is your karaoke song?BA Roar by Katy PerryFGB What is your favorite movie?BA Forrest Gump. I never get tired of watching how Forrest overcomes every adversity in his life. FGB What book would you bring with you on a desert island?BA The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. This book is a powerful reminder on how to live a happy, full life no matter what life throws at you.FGB What is your shopping vice? What would you buy if you won the lottery?BA Kitchen gadgets. I love cooking and I am always enticed by cool cooking gadgets. Lotto money would go into a world tour focused on having a meal at the best restaurant in every country across the globe.FGB What is the 1 career tip youd like to share with other women who want to have successful careers like you? BA Believe in yourself. Dont let the situations around you slow you down from succeeding. Fairygodboss is all about women helping other women. So each week, we celebrate a woman who makes a difference in other womens careers. Is there a woman who has made a difference in your career? Celebrate and thank her by nominating her here.

Australias skills shortages report released the professions and locations that need you the most

Australias skills shortages report released the professions and locations that need you the most Australias skills shortages report released the professions and locations that need you the mostPosted March 28, 2014, by Julia WattersIf you need a little guidance when choosing a career path, or if youre looking for a change, checking out where the jobs are is always a good place to start. The Department of Employment recently released their Skills Shortages Australia report for 2013 and it highlights not only the industries that are waiting for recruits, but also the states and territories that are most ripe for the vacant job picking.The report was undertaken in consultation with over 5,500 employers and utilised data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Department of Education, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) and the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). While this data suggests that the past 7 years has seen an increase in vacancies filled nationwide , there are still plenty of skills shortages for those industries that require specialised graduates. A skills shortage is often indicated by a small number of job applicants per advertised position and a large proportion of applicants being under-qualified for the position. This is especially true of trades and other vocational and practical professions across the board.So what are the best skills to have?Its no real surprise, but technicians and trades are in hot demand with vacancies cropping up faster than they can be filled by suitable applicants. The skills that are almost guaranteed to land you work includeAutomotive trades automotive electrician, motor mechanic, small engine mechanic and panelbeaterEngineering trades sheet metal trades worker, motor mechanic, small engine mechanic, panelbeaterConstruction trades stone mason, solid plasterer, roof tilerElectrotechnology trades air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, electrical linesworkerFood trades chef/cook, baker , pastrycook, butcherHorticultural trades arborist, landscape gardenerWhich professions have the most jobs?Professions are experiencing less shortages overall, but that doesnt mean you wont find a niche you can utilise. The professions with the greatest shortages includeMining Mining engineer (excluding petroleum), petroleum engineer and geophysicistHealth Sonographer, optometrist and physiotherapistWhere are the opportunities located?State vs stateIn 2013, there were a larger number of applicants for all roles across all states and territories, with the exception of South Australia, suggesting that for most states, skills shortages had reduced.The Northern Territory boasted the largest increase in filled vacancies with all other states and territories following suit, besides hauptstadt der seychellen and South Australia whose numbers remained unchanged. However, Darwin still made the list of hard to recruit places, meaning plenty of opportunities for those with the right skills. South Australian employers were found to have the least trouble recruiting with the exception of the states regional areas, while New South Wales recruiters experienced the most difficulty of any state or territory, especially in regional areas.The upshot of this is that, compared to