Career Satisfaction – Is Happiness Enough?

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Do you know what the number one response recruiters get when they ask anyone about their desire to hear about new opportunities? Yup, “I’m happy here.” So, I must assume that everyone that we speak to – as recruiters – is experiencing perfect career satisfaction in their current position, but you and I both know…

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Time is on my Side

business man waiting for interview watching time long hiring process

For all of us old rockers, this title may ring a bell. And for those too young to remember Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones, this is one of their most well-known songs and I’ll bet you’ve heard it referenced somewhere. My wife and I recently had the pleasure of watching this 78-year-old rocker strut…

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Don’t Miss Your Next Opportunity Because of First Impressions

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This week, as I sail the high seas on vacation, I was contemplating different scenarios that have occurred over the year where people, and now even my daughter, have or would potentially lose out on great opportunities because of first impressions. First impressions are ones that you should be aware of and even cognizant of,…

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What A Thank You Note Can Do For You

A thank you note can go a long way during the hiring process. But how can it make the most impact?

This may be a dry topic, but it is so important and many job seekers are overlooking it. I cannot stress the importance of a well-crafted, meaningful thank-you note to everyone you have interacted with at the company you are currently interviewing with. Why?  Because it’s your calling card that is left behind as the…

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You Can’t Replace The Human Factor: Technology & The Role Of The Recruiter

The role of the recruiter is vital for successful matches between candidates and clients. Here's what you should know.

It’s time to explore the changing role of the recruiter with the advent of technology.  Everywhere we turn, AI (artificial intelligence) is being applied to make everyone’s job a bit easier.  From the blog writer to the medical profession, AI is being utilized.  Most blogs written now are being written completely or at least assisted…

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Tick Tock Goes The Public Finance Firms Hiring Clock

How does time factor into the hiring process now with public finance firms? Here's what you need to know.

Hopefully, today’s blog can reassure candidates who are waiting for some action from the hiring managers. There seems to be a common pattern among public finance firms, whether they be investment banks, regional banks, boutiques, or large and small law firms.  What’s the pattern?  The common thread is no one is hiring quickly. Firms that…

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Are You Really Ready To Hang Up Your Dancing Shoes?

What does it mean to be ready to hang up your shoes for soon-to-be retired individuals?

This question came to me after I reviewed the calls I had last week.  I had been given an assignment to fill an underwriter position, a rare task as most of my recruiting is opportunistic.  It was a very specific assignment in this case and one that I felt I was definitely challenged by.  Being…

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