Posts by Harlan Friedman
A Recruiter’s Process Will Affect Your Progress
How do you know your recruiter is what you need? All recruiters are not the same. Some will try to make a match no matter what the fit is while others, not knowing about your area of expertise, will try to “fake it” until they make it, that is the fee. Then there is another…
Read MoreThe Enticing Challenge Is Now A Trend
It seems that recently another trend has been surfacing: long-term bankers and bond counsels are asking themselves a specific question. “Am I being challenged enough in my current position or am I being held back in some ways that cannot actually be measured (but it’s a feeling that I am getting)?” If this is you,…
Read MoreI’ve Had A Bad Year…
A bad year. We’ve all had them. That year (or maybe even two) we are not particularly proud of, but they are now part of our history. What are we to do with this new information if we decide it’s time to move on from our current position? On the converse, what should you do…
Read MoreWhat’s Fear Got To Do With It?
Fear is the number one emotional impact that holds everyone back from doing something they know they want to do. Once they get over the initial fear and do the thing, then they are so happy they conquered their fear. It’s time to explore how fear relates to your career path and the fear of…
Read MoreYour Future Depends On It: Evaluating Multiple Offers
If you are fortunate enough to have put yourself out there (something we don’t necessarily recommend, but we are aware that certain candidates are rock stars) and are in demand, you may just have multiple offers to evaluate. What do you do when comparing offers? How to make sure you’ve selected the right firm –…
Read MoreThe Pros & Cons Of A Social Media Presence
Social media can be your best friend or worst enemy while interviewing… seriously. In the wake of social media and the strength of the internet, everything is apparent when it comes to finding out things about you. When you are interviewing seriously for a position, you must not forget these avenues are available to both…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For The Unexpected Release
For some reason over the last week, I have been told of more people than usual being released from their positions for reasons that are definitely not financially or performance-related. Being released out of the blue can certainly be a major challenge and one that I want to explore in today’s blog. It can happen…
Read MoreA Solid Thank You Note Goes A Long Way!
A solid thank you note goes a long way if it’s a well-constructed and thought-provoking one. If you have a boilerplate thank you with no real thought behind it, you might as well not send it. Even in today’s chatGPT/AI technological world, a thank you note is still very well respected, received, and more importantly…
Read MoreFor Firms & Candidates: The Importance Of Demonstrating Your Desire
Today’s blog is going to share a strategy that can be applied by either the hiring manager or the candidate. It’s the demonstration by either party of how bad they want the candidate or conversely how bad the candidate wants the position. Motivation by either party can and will move the needle in one direction…
Read MoreWhat Does Commitment In This Industry Mean?
I was recently asked by a head of capital markets for my personal opinion of why retention of junior employees is so difficult, whether public finance bankers, analysts, or even legal associates. After pondering the question for a couple of days, I determined the answer revolves around one word and that is commitment. Commitment to…
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