Ascend Talent Partners LLC

We are excited to announce the official launch of Ascend Talent Partners LLC! #risingtoserve

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 🎄✨ As we wrap up the year, we want to take a moment to wish all of our clients, candidates, and partners a wonderful holiday season. Whether you're celebrating Christmas 🎅, Hanukkah 🕎, Kwanzaa 🖤, or just taking some time to relax and reflect 🌟, we hope this time is filled with joy, gratitude, and peace. 2024 has been a year of growth, collaboration, and success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 🎉 As we look ahead to the new year, we’re excited for the opportunities and challenges that await! From all of us at Ascend Talent Partners, we send our warmest wishes to you and yours. Here's to a fantastic holiday season and an even better 2025! 🎉 Cheers to health, happiness, and new beginnings! 🥂

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 Want to Stand Out in Your Accounting/Finance Interview? Try This 🎤 Okay, candidates—ready to be the one that actually gets the job?  It’s all about prep. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to focus on to nail that interview: ❗ 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲? ⏳ Don’t sweat it. A little honesty goes a long way. Spin it: What did you learn or how did you grow during that time? ❗ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗯? 🏃♀️ Bad bosses? Toxic culture? Keep it professional. Spin it: Talk about seeking better opportunities, not bad-mouthing your old job. ❗ 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 🎯 “I’m good with numbers” isn’t enough. Make it specific! Spin it: Tell them exactly how your skills will make their financial team stronger. ❗ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 & 𝗢𝘂𝘁 🔍 Not just the “what”—but the “why.” Spin it: Mention their values, mission, and why you want to be a part of that. Get these right, and you’ll be the candidate they’re not going to forget. 💡

🚨 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺) 🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰” 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 💼 Mistake: Using the same resume for every job application. ✅ Fix: Tailor your resume to each role. A one-size-fits-all approach is like wearing flip-flops to a formal event—awkward and forgettable. 🤦♂️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 💼 Mistake: LinkedIn says one thing, your resume says another. ✅ Fix: Keep both up to date and consistent. They should be in sync! If they don't match, it’s like wearing mismatched socks to a job interview. 👀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 📱 Mistake: Letting your public social media profile be a free-for-all. ✅ Fix: Lock down your personal accounts! No one needs to see your weekend party pics when you're applying for a job. Your social media should stay social—not a hiring manager's headache. 🤐 𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱” 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘆 🧐 Mistake: Claiming to be detail-oriented with spelling errors and formatting mishaps on your resume. ✅ Fix: If you say you're detail-oriented, make sure your resume is flawless. Typos = instant red flag. Double-check everything like it’s your last chance. 📝 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 🏠 Mistake: Listing your home address on your resume. ✅ Fix: Ditch it! Employers shouldn’t be deciding how far you're willing to drive to the office based on where you live. Let your skills, not your zip code, do the talking. Remember: Your resume is your first impression—make it count! ✨ #JobSearchTips #ResumeHacks #CareerAdvice

💬 𝐈𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞? 🚨 Big News in Finance! 🚨 The Big 4 have officially asked their executives and partners to disclose cryptocurrency investments made by themselves or their families this year. (𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐨. 😅) As crypto continues to grow, it's becoming a key factor in financial and ethical decision-making. ⚖️

🚨 Thinking About Leaving Your Current Job? 🚨 Considering leaving because: 💰 Your salary or benefits aren't where they should be 📈 No clear path for growth or advancement 🏢 The company culture feels toxic 💼 Lack of stability or confidence in your company's future 📊 Your role doesn’t match your skills or passions If any of these sound familiar, you might be settling for less than you deserve. We specialize in helping professionals like you find roles where all the pieces fit. Let’s talk if you’re ready for a change – even if you're just casually considering it. 📩 DM me to explore new opportunities! #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Hiring #JobFit #WorkLifeBalance #Recruiting

2025: A New Era for Accounting, Finance & Tax – Are You Ready for Change? With the 2024 election behind us, the potential shift in government regulations under a second Trump administration will bring significant changes to the accounting, finance, tax, and audit sectors. Companies will need professionals who can navigate evolving tax policies, regulatory shifts, and the complexities of new financial laws. If you’re looking to hire top talent or make your next career move in these fields, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity and transformation. Let’s connect and prepare for what’s ahead! #Hiring #Accounting #Finance #Tax #Audit #RegulatoryChanges #CareerOpportunities #2025Goals #CFO

Today, on Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor the incredible men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and selflessness protect the freedoms we hold dear, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Thank you for your service, your strength, and your unwavering commitment to our country. You are heroes, and we will never forget the sacrifices you've made. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans

🌟 Celebrating Superstars: A Night to Remember! 🌟 This past Saturday, my business partner Casey Hasten, CPC, ELI-MP and I had the incredible honor of escorting one of our amazing Superstars, Olivia Bono, at the Night of Superstars event hosted by Greg Johnson. 🎉 Since its inception in 2005, this remarkable evening has transformed into a powerful celebration of resilience, courage, and the boundless potential of young adults with special needs. It’s truly uplifting to witness the journeys of these Superstars as they navigate challenges and inspire us all with their tenacity. At Ascend Talent Partners, we believe in fostering acceptance and inclusion within our community. The Superstar Scholarship Program is a testament to this belief, providing vital scholarships to empower these exceptional individuals as they pursue education and life skills training. Together, we can help turn dreams into reality! 💪🎓 The energy in the room was palpable as local celebrities, business leaders, and community members gathered to support these incredible young adults. Each story shared reminds us of the fearless spirit that resides in each of us. ✨ Join us in celebrating these extraordinary Superstars! Your support not only impacts their lives but also strengthens our community as a whole. 💰 If you’re inspired to make a difference, please consider donating to this worthy cause: Night of Superstars Donation: https://lnkd.in/gvGwPygA Let’s continue to uplift and inspire one another! #NightOfSuperstars #Inclusion #CommunitySupport #AscendTalentPartners #Inspiration #SuperstarScholarship Teri Christine Akpovi, MPP

Ascend Talent Partners LLC had the distinct honor of attending two incredible events that celebrated the strong ties between Europe and the United States, hosted by the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas. 🚀 EU-Texas Economic Leadership Forum 📍 SMU Cox School of Business Topic: The Space Economy: Innovation Driving Trade, Industry, and Defense A huge thank you to our gracious hosts Michelle Schulz and Brian Lawrence from Schulz Trade Law PLLC. The forum featured insightful discussions and presentations that laid the groundwork for future collaboration. 🎉 European Ambassadors' Gala 📍 The Fairmont Hotel, Dallas We were honored to welcome: ✨ Her Excellency Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States ✨ His Excellency Szabolcs Takács, Ambassador of Hungary to the United States Both ambassadors delivered inspiring keynote speeches that highlighted the importance of economic partnerships and innovation in strengthening transatlantic relations. Let’s continue to foster collaboration and innovation between Europe and Texas! #EACCTX #EconomicLeadership #TransatlanticRelations #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #EU #US #Networking #AmbassadorsGala #DallasEvents #TradeAndIndustry