Fear of the Unknown

This month, we wrote about the Fear of Missing out, FOMO.  In my mind, this is a very real motivation of why people should be making moves. I want to discuss another fear this week, but the converse: Why are people not making moves? The first six months of this...

The Power of FOMO to Improve the Chance to Get Hired

Yesterday was Tuesday.  It was also Prime Day, which is practically recognized as a National Shopping holiday by many people. Why is Prime Day so well-heeded? The simple reason is that the average person like you and I, doesn’t want to miss out on some great bargains.  The fear of...

Beyond the Obvious

Unlike most blogs we write, today's blog is addressed to all the hiring managers in the area of Public Finance. It does not matter if you are a manager at a Bank or a Bond Counsel firm, I have a question for you. Do you really know what an executive...

The Key to Getting Hired – Ease of Doing Business

What do Nordstrom and Amazon have in common? The simple answer is the ease of doing business with these two great companies.  Nordstrom, a famous department store on the West Coast, is known for their ability to take returns back with no questions asked, a philosophy the owners began with...

Employment opportunity and the road not taken

This week I want you to think about a deceptively simple question:  Why are people reluctant to talk to a recruiter about an employment opportunity?  It’s a straightforward question, but the answer can be quite complex.  I am very fortunate to be recognized as an expert in the field of...

Is Public Finance In Your Blood?

As we approach the middle of the second quarter, I find myself asking if there is a litmus test I can apply to my candidates.  Is there one thing they each have in common, so that when I am talking to someone I know I can help them?  Is there...