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Welcome to Phase V of the PCPS Human Capital Center

We are in the final phase for rolling out content in the Human Capital Center (HCC). The last of the 11 sections will be live soon. Also, HCC material is continually updated and added to regularly, as applicable or necessary. Be sure to check back for the most recent resources.
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Team Recruitment

Recruiting staff is a top priority for today’s CPA firms. The Team Recruitment section of the PCPS Human Capital Center offers member firms the learning, tools, and resources necessary to build a strong and viable team. In this section, firms will learn to:

 

·         Assess their current team members and their staffing needs

·         Evaluate various recruiting methods and execute the related recruiting strategies

·         Use targeted behavioral based interviewing techniques

 

PCPS members may employ the "Team Recruitment Action Plan" as a guide for their recruiting efforts. This document is found in the Recruiting and Prospecting sub section below under Tools/Recruiting Tools.

Recruiting in the 21st Century Presentation

Watch video of Mark Koziel, PCPS Senior Technical Manager, and Heidi Brundage, PCPS Project Manager, address a group of CPAs at the 2008 Practitioners Symposium Conference on the topic of recruiting.

Firm Needs Assessment
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The first step in building a team is gaining an understanding of how you are staffed today and where you are going. A firm must ask itself “who is currently on my team?”  “what are the current team members’ skills?”  and, “what resources do I need for the future?” The learning and tools in this section will assist firms in answering these questions. Learn More>>
Behavioral Based Interviewing
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After the firm’s recruiting efforts yield applicants, the firm must effectively evaluate the candidate pool to determine who would be the best fit for the firm and position. Using structured interviews and behavioral based questions is the preferred method for candidate evaluation. The learning and tools in this section will teach and support firms in the art of successful interviewing. Learn More>>
Recruiting and Prospecting
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After you know the headcount and skills the firm is seeking for the future, you can look for and find team members that demonstrate those skills. In this section, you will learn how to keep the pipeline full through prospecting, while promoting the accounting profession at the same time. Learn More>>