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Can you find the perfect fit for your career? Does it even exist? If you are hiring a candidate or looking for a new firm, find out more here.

The Perfect Fit: Does It Exist?

“There is no such thing as a perfect fit.” This is an interesting and hopefully thought-provoking sentence. In ...
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Why do high-quality candidates start to look for new employment opportunities? Find out here.

High-Quality Candidates: What They Look For In A New Company

We are back on track with sharing insights into the public finance and bond counsel recruiting world.  I ...
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What is the future role of Harlan, H. Friedman Search, and more?

Further Clarifications About Harlan’s Role

I want to address questions I have received after making the announcement of our new affiliation with Core ...
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What does a recruiter really provide to a hiring manager or prospective candidate that "knows everyone"? Find out more.

“I Know Everyone”: Where Does That Get You?

“I Know Everyone!” It is a very simple phrase, to say the least, but what does it refer ...
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What happens when you consider making a move to a new firm? Questions start to take over your mind. Are your books moveable? Find out more here.

Does Your Book Move With You To The New Firm?

Is Your Book Moveable?  You have been through the preliminary conversations with a hiring manager, whether in your ...
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Step out of complacency and into career advancement. Here's how you know it's time.

How To Avoid Career Complacency

What Is Holding You Back? It is a relatively simple question.  The question should not take much thought ...
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Is it possible to make a move with a cohesive team?

Your Cohesive Team Can Move Together

Man has been and always will be a social animal.  We like to be around people.  The recluse ...
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How do you avoid kicking the tires in 2024 with your current company?

Be In Charge Of Your Career: Stop Kicking Tires In 2024, Act Instead!

Do you want to be where you were at the end of 2023 at the conclusion of 2024?  ...
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What does a good public finance banker need to know about the industry right now?

It’s Only A Shifting Of Seats – Again!

Welcome to 2024! I trust this will be another great year for all of us. I am wishing ...
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How can you get an adequate offer in the hiring process? Know the who, what, and when's of it all.

The Adequate Offer: Final Thoughts For 2023

As we conclude the recruiter tips for the hiring manager and candidate series of 2023, I want to ...
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If you are looking to make a move or for a new candidate, does your professional commitment level match?

Finding Each Other’s True Professional Commitment Level 

As we continue with both tips for a candidate and a client company’s hiring manager, I want to ...
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How much does timing really matter when it comes to the interview and hiring process?

Inside Tips From A Professional Recruiter: Timing

Timing: Your Worst Enemy Or Your Best Friend  As we continue with recruiter tips to make your 2024 ...
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