Public Finance Blog

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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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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