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There are many concerns that arise when a candidate begins to consider making a move. With an experienced public finance recruiter, those concerns can be wiped away.

Concerns Of A Candidate Considering Making A Move

When I'm working with a candidate that considers making any sort of change in their career, I try ...
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Are you at the wrong new firm or is it just growing pains of adjustment to a new workplace? Here are some ideas to help you determine what's next for you.

I Made A Move, Did I Just Make A Mistake?

Today's blog is going to be a little bit more difficult to write. Why? It’s because of my ...
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Which bonus structure will suit you best & how do you get it?

The 3 Major Bonus Structures You Need To Know

It is time to discuss the bonus structure that firms are offering. This is a continuation from last ...
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The prospective new hire must consider which direction they prefer: bulge bracket vs regional based firm.

Competing Offers 101: Bulge Bracket Vs. Regional Firm

I want to address how you choose between two competing offers for public finance bankers.  Similar questions can ...
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Are you too busy with business to consider making a move as a senior banker and bond counsels? That's the time that you should be conversing about your options. Here's what to know.

Don’t Be Too Busy Working To Think About Making A Move

Last week we looked at the junior banker and analyst and how they went about communicating with a ...
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The candidate's driving force must be made clear to their recruiter. This means the candidate must start by being honest with themselves.

To The Young Public Finance Professionals: Be Honest With Yourself

Recently I have seen a new trend with junior bankers and analysts that may be surprising to you.  ...
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The experienced recruiter will help you in these concluding parts of the hiring process.

What A Recruiter Really Does: Part 3

An Experienced Recruiter Offers Insight Regarding Compensation, Onboarding & Resignation Last week we briefly touched upon the topic ...
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With a recruiter involved, the candidate and the company will have a smoother interview and potential hiring process.

What A Recruiter Really Does: Part 2

The Candidate And The Company: What To Expect After The Initial Interview Process In this three-part series, last ...
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What does a qualified recruiter really do?

What A Recruiter Really Does: Part 1

What does a qualified recruiter really do? The simple answer to that question is we get people hired.  ...
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What does it mean when a prospective employer or prospective employee says "no"? Here are some possibilities.

“No” Does Not Always Mean No: It Could Simply Mean “Not Now”

When looking at trends recently, I have noticed one regarding what a “no” really means. Previously, a “no” ...
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The candidate may want to know what questions are asked in reference checks and common first-time interview questions.

Questions For Reference Checks & First Time Interviews

Last week I promised that I would continue with the questions that we use when we are doing ...
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Here's what you should know about your reference check and who is handling it within the interview & hiring process.

The Reference Check: How They Are Different

One of the trends that has changed drastically over the last three to five years is the reference ...
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