Public Finance Blog

How do you come up with a realistic compensation package that benefits you and your hiring firm? Here's what you should know.

Talk Is Cheap, Show Me The Money In The Compensation Package

The phrase “show me the money” should be familiar to most movie watchers. It comes directly out of ...
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Here are 25 reasons why you should be working with a recruiter no matter what your circumstances.

25 Benefits Of Working With A Recruiter

Today's blog is going to be a little bit more self-serving than most. I am going to really ...
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If you are moving forward in making a move, you must be prepared for your firm's counteroffer.

What To Do When You Receive A Firm’s Counteroffer

What is the biggest fear of any recruiter or candidate that is getting ready to make a move? ...
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Have you been at a firm for too long? It is time to make a move and seek other opportunities?

When Is Too Long Too Long?

As we begin to turn the final page of the calendar for the year, I have people asking ...
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In our public finance space, there are many rethinking their early retirement decisions. Here are your options.

Is It Time To Get Back In The Game After Early Retirement?

As my regular readers know, I like to share new trends that I am seeing in the public ...
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There are still firms hiring in 2020. If you want to make a move, get started now!

Let’s Talk About Firms Still Hiring For 2020

As we head into the final months of this year, I am repeatedly asked, “Can I still get ...
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The hiring practices and process trends today can tell you the future of the public finance industry.

Insights On The Public Finance Industry (From An Executive Recruiter)

The typical information I usually write about is the hiring practices and process for both candidates and hiring ...
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Are you making a move? Firms that value these themes are where you'll want to thrive.

Are You A Firm That Values These 4 Themes?

I recently had a phone call with the Head of Capital Markets, and he asked me a specific ...
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What is leading your career path in 2021?

What Will Your Career Look Like In 2021?

Is it too early to start planning for your career path in 2021? Recently I’ve discussed client firms ...
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When is the right time to actually move? Is there a wrong time? Here's what you should know.

It’s Down To The Wire – When Do I Actually Move?

It is time to address when the right time to move is. We're not going to look at ...
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Do you know the contractual obligations you must serve before getting into another contract with a new firm?

Do You Know Your Contractual Obligations?

Today I will start by making a clear statement: I am not offering legal assistance since I am ...
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Should you stay or leave? Are public finance jobs for you or not anymore?

Thinking About Leaving The Finance Industry: Your Skillset & Options

Are public finance jobs for you? Yes or no? Now or later? I am not sure if it ...
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