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As a candidate, what makes a recruiter select YOU for a potential placement?

3 Ways A Recruiter Selects Targeted Candidates

Today’s blog is going to explore the process of how I select a candidate to be presented to ...
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What does your LinkedIn profile really say about you? Is it helping or hurting your chances of new opportunities flowing your way?

What I Learned From Reviewing LinkedIn Profiles

I hope you have been enjoying Throwback Thursdays while I was on vacation, but now it’s back to ...
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Your recruiter has a process - find out if that process will result in your progress.

A Recruiter’s Process Will Affect Your Progress

How do you know your recruiter is what you need?  All recruiters are not the same. Some will ...
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Bankers and bond counsels are searching for a career challenge - it's the 2025 trend.

The Enticing Challenge Is Now A Trend

It seems that recently another trend has been surfacing: long-term bankers and bond counsels are asking themselves a ...
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How do you explain a poor past performance year (or two)? Here's what you should know before making a move.

I’ve Had A Bad Year…

A bad year.  We’ve all had them.  That year (or maybe even two) we are not particularly proud ...
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The fear of leaving your old firm is a legitimate feeling, but is not always a legitimate reason for staying put. Find out more.

What’s Fear Got To Do With It?

Fear is the number one emotional impact that holds everyone back from doing something they know they want ...
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Learn how you go about comparing offers, so that you end up at the right firm in the end.

Your Future Depends On It: Evaluating Multiple Offers

If you are fortunate enough to have put yourself out there (something we don’t necessarily recommend, but we ...
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What does a social media presence mean for your interview process?

The Pros & Cons Of A Social Media Presence

Social media can be your best friend or worst enemy while interviewing… seriously. In the wake of social ...
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Where do you start when you are unexpectedly being released from your position?

How To Prepare For The Unexpected Release

For some reason over the last week, I have been told of more people than usual being released ...
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A solid thank you note can take you a long way! Here's why and how to do it the right way.

A Solid Thank You Note Goes A Long Way!

A solid thank you note goes a long way if it’s a well-constructed and thought-provoking one.  If you ...
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How you demonstrate desire in the interview process is crucial for both parties. Find out more.

For Firms & Candidates: The Importance Of Demonstrating Your Desire

Today’s blog is going to share a strategy that can be applied by either the hiring manager or ...
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What does commitment to the new employee from a firm really do?

What Does Commitment In This Industry Mean?

I was recently asked by a head of capital markets for my personal opinion of why retention of ...
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