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I want to hear from YOU! What are your predictions for 2022? Do you think issuance in 2022 ...
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Be prepared if you're considering changing firms in 2022. Here are some tips and insights on how to do so.

Preparations For The New Year: Will You Be Changing Firms In 2022?

Like most public finance professionals that I was fortunate to work with this year, you may have had ...
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Happy Thanksgiving!

First of all, I want to thank my trusted and loyal readers of this blog for close to five ...
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What is in the name of the firm? It's time to listen to the recruiter's inside scoop of the firm's story.

Get The Inside Scoop: Focus On The Story, Not The Name Of The Firm

I want to share another trend that I am becoming aware of way too often. I hope you ...
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When you have an established relationship with a recruiter you trust, you have less to worry about in the future since they are in your corner and have your back.

Don’t Be Surprised: Have An Established Relationship With A Recruiter

Imagine my surprise when I checked my email and received the following message, “We are deeply sorry, but ...
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Since the pandemic there have be changes in legal and banking environments as well as public finance firms in every area. Here's what you should know about the changes and how to succeed.

Times Have Changed: What You Should Know

This year I had the opportunity to share Halloween with my children and grandchildren. It has been over ...
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How can you get the timing for hiring success right? Here's what you need to know.

The Ultimate Portal: Timing Ensures Hiring Success

In the past we have discussed timing about when to make a move, but this blog is not ...
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What public finance areas do you excel in and how can you market yourself for the job that you want?

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” – Rolling Stones

As my wife often reminds me, I'm stuck in a music time warp. It's the 60s and the ...
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Your recruiter should be like a trusted advisor, not a solely transactional recruiter.

Which Type Of Recruiter Gets The Job Done? A Transactional Or Trusted Advisor Recruiter

Recently I had the pleasure to be a guest on the Resilient Recruiter, a worldwide podcast for the ...
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The research and prep necessary before your first interview in the public finance industry.

Prep For The First Interview To Get The Second

Now that we covered all the concerns over the last three weeks, you've made the decision to start ...
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Whatever concern you may be facing it probably starts with the plaguing question, "What if...?" Here's how to approach these concerns when considering making a move.

Concerns Of A Candidate Considering Making A Move: Part 3

If you have been following along over the last two weeks, we have been evaluating and discussing concerns ...
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Let's continue the discussion about what factors can become a concern for candidates when considering making a move.

Concern For Candidates Considering Making A Move: Part 2

What factors can become a concern for candidates considering making a move? As a continuation of the previous ...
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