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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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If you are re-entering the public finance industry, you must create the right executive summary that fits your future career path.

Re-Entering The Public Finance Industry: The Right Executive Summary

As many of my readers are aware, I look at trends that are occurring in the field of ...
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What's more important? The name of the firm or the opportunity and future of the firm?

The Importance Of The Story Vs. The Name Of The Firm

Continuing with the theme of new firms reaching out to us, I must share an observation that will ...
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There is an increasing demand for traders and salespeople - even a trader assistant position.

The Demand For Traders And Salespeople: What To Know

As I started reviewing my previous blogs, I realized that all I frequently talk about are bankers and ...
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It has been a record-breaking year for bankers or bond counsels - what does that means for their bonus? Here is some insight on trends we are seeing.

Does A Record-Breaking Year Affect My Bonus?

As I am continuing to recuperate from my emergency surgery, I started getting phone calls since people knew ...
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A slight hiccup in our weekly blogs this week.

Life’s Twists & Unexpected Turns

Our Weekly Blogs There is a saying that goes around, “Man makes plans, but God laughs.” If you ...
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Your mentor relationship is key to furthering your career with more opportunities.

How Much The Mentor Relationship Matters For Your Future

In a continuance with the theme of the junior banker/associate counsel, let us now examine what they should ...
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Those that are in junior positions in public finance banking and the legal side of public finance are in great demand. Here's why.

The Need For Support Bankers & Associate Attorneys In 2021

Lately we have been focusing on the “top gun” candidate, the individual who would make a move and ...
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When it comes to your compensation package, do you know enough about the 2021 trends in a signing bonus and/or guarantee?

What To Know About The Signing Bonus And/Or Guarantee

Last week I discussed the concept of compensation, which I got a lot of comments on. The last ...
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