Public Finance Blog

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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It's time to face the unknown in furthering your public finance careers.

Is Fear Of The Unknown Crushing Your Public Finance Career?

Complacency can prevent you from making the next exciting and right move in your career.  Too many good ...
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It may be the right time to make a move.

Whose “Right Time” Is It When You Make A Move?

My intent with these weekly writings is to share with you real experiences that other candidates and hiring ...
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An executive recruiter has your best interest at heart - not money.

The Cost Of Working With An Executive Recruiter

“Is working with a recruiter going to affect my likelihood of getting hired?” This is a question I ...
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Your business plan is more important (during COVID-19) than ever before.

How To Create A Realistic Business Plan In COVID-19

The key ingredient to get hired these days as a producing banker or public finance attorney is your ...
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What compensation model are you being offered? Find out how COVID-19 has affected packages.

Your COVID-19 Compensation Model

As we continue to get our hands around COVID-19 as it relates to hiring, I want to discuss ...
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FOMO in public finance professionals exists. Here's how you combat it to make smart career moves.

Can FOMO In Public Finance Professionals Exist?

Due to this pandemic I have my intelligent daughter across the hall to me.  Not something I had ...
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You've made the wrong move, which is a mistake. Now how do you fix it?

You Made The Wrong Move, Now What?

Recently, we've looked at the questions you should ask yourself and questions for your potential employer. Let’s say ...
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