Houston (The Woodlands), TX
Next Meeting
RESERVE A SPOT
Date:
Wednesday May 28, 2025 8:15am - 9:30am US/Central
Location:
Two Hughes Landing
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Fourth Floor Conference Room (on right hand side towards Lake Woodlands)
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Agenda:

Topic:  Job Market Updates and New AI Tools for Job Search 

Speakers:  Jeff Wooldridge, Partner - Finance and Accounting, and Alix Biondo, Managing Partner, Talance Group
 

CPE credit: 1.0 You MUST be present for 50 minutes of the presentation to receive CPE credit.
 
Agenda:

- 8:15 am – 8:30 am: Chapter Announcements and Self-Introductions
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Speaker's Presentation
- 9:30 am – 9:45 am: Networking


Presentation:

Stay competitive in today’s accounting job market with insights on regional growth, industry trends, and practical AI tools for job search, resumes, and LinkedIn optimization.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze Job Market updates: growth in Houston, Dallas, Austin; hybrid/remote; CPA changes; Salary growth in accounting
  • Identify Market Trends including demand for fintech and risk management roles, increased competition at the C-suite level, and consulting industry dynamics.
  • Explore AI Tools for Job Search
  • Apply AI for Resume Writing
  • Understand LinkedIn’s AI Algorithm

Field of Study:  Personal Development


Speakers' bios:
 

Alix Biondo joined Talance Group in October of 2009. She started up the Finance and Accounting Contract Division for the firm, which had previously only focused on direct hire placements. She started her career as a recruiter in Dallas for a large national firm. After moving to Houston, Alix found a passion for managing recruiting and sales teams in more quality-focused “boutique” firms where long-term relationships are the key to success. Her recruiting experience spans the Accounting, Engineering, and IT industries. Alix holds a Business/Marketing degree from the University of North Texas.

 

Jeff Wooldridge joined Talance Group in February 2009. He has over 25 years of recruiting experience for corporations as well as within the search industry. Currently, Jeff recruits accounting, finance, tax, and risk professionals from CFO to staff level within the Houston area. Prior to joining The Talance Group, Jeff worked in recruitment for Paul Ray Berndtson (a global executive search firm), Ernst & Young and managed a recruiting team at Exult (now Hewitt). Jeff holds a Degree in Finance from Texas Tech University and worked as a credit analyst in banking as well as a stock broker before transitioning into recruiting.

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Attendees Status Suggested Donation  
Reserve A Spot Job Market Updates and New AI Tools for Job Search May 28
8:15am - 9:30am US/Central
19 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot Networking Happy Hour Jun 19
6:00pm - 8:30pm US/Central
8 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot In Transition - Now What Do I Do? Jun 25
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
8 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot TBA Jul 23
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
1 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot TBA Aug 27
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
0 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot Networking Happy Hour Sep 18
6:00pm - 8:30pm US/Central
5 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot TBA Sep 24
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
0 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot TBA Oct 22
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
0 Not registered Free
Reserve A Spot Networking Happy Hour - Festive Season Celebration Dec 10
6:00pm - 8:30pm US/Central
5 Not registered Free
Quickbase Apr 23
8:15am - 9:30am US/Central
10 Not registered Free
Procurement / Supply Chain Management Mar 26
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
14 Not registered Free
Networking Happy Hour Mar 20
6:00pm - 8:30pm US/Central
21 Not registered Free
“Lose the Resume, Land the Job” Feb 26
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
18 Not registered Free
Networking Happy Hour Feb 20
6:00pm - 8:30pm US/Central
25 Not registered Free
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Jan 22
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
14 Not registered Free
Networking Happy Hour Dec 11, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm US/Central
20 Not registered Free
Social Meeting Nov 13, 2024
6:00pm - 8:30pm US/Central
14 Not registered Free
Understanding the Corporate Transparency and Requirements for Businesses to Report Beneficial Ownership. Oct 23, 2024
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
13 Not registered Free
The Art of Persuasion: Building Trust to Achieve Your Goals in Every Conversation Sep 25, 2024
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
11 Not registered Free
Networking Happy Hour Sep 19, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm US/Central
15 Not registered Free
Highly Effective Selection Systems Aug 28, 2024
8:00am - 9:30am US/Central
8 Not registered Free

Chapter Description

The Woodlands chapter covers The Woodlands and surrounding areas north of Houston.

We hold monthly business morning meetings (except November and December) and quarterly evening social meetings.

1. BUSINESS MEETINGS: The Woodlands chapter meets every 4th Wednesday of the month (no meetings in November and December).

Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Central Time
Location:
1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard
Second Floor Conference Room
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Agenda:
- 8:00 am – 8:15 am: Chapter Announcements and Self-Introductions
- 8:15 am – 9:15 am: Speakers' Presentation
- 9:15am – 9:30 am: Networking

Sponsor: The Talance Group is a boutique search and consulting firm that offers both Direct Hire and Contract placement of Finance/Accounting and Information Technology professionals. Our focus is solely in the Houston area, with extensive knowledge of our city’s talent pool, job market, companies and industries. The Talance Group has been named one of Houston’s Fast 100 3 years in a row and is recognized as one of Houston's best places to work by the HBJ.

The Talance Group
713-357-9598 office
www.talancegroup.com

2. SOCIAL MEETINGS: We meet Quarterly for our evening social meetings: Please check the website.

Sponsors:
The Talance Group
713-357-9598 office
www.talancegroup.com

Leadership team:
Bryan Valencia,[email protected]
Bartho van Otterdyk, [email protected]
Mark Kerr, [email protected]
Stephen O'Brien, [email protected]

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Total Members 449
Alumni (59%) 267
Active (36%) 161
Associate (1%) 6
Retired (3%) 15