Career
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 have a boilerplate thank you with no real thought behind it, you might as well not send it. Even in today’s chatGPT/AI technological world, a thank you note is still very well respected, received, and more importantly…
Read MoreFor 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 the candidate. It’s the demonstration by either party of how bad they want the candidate or conversely how bad the candidate wants the position. Motivation by either party can and will move the needle in one direction…
Read MoreWhat Does Commitment In This Industry Mean?
I was recently asked by a head of capital markets for my personal opinion of why retention of junior employees is so difficult, whether public finance bankers, analysts, or even legal associates. After pondering the question for a couple of days, I determined the answer revolves around one word and that is commitment. Commitment to…
Read MoreIt’s 2025, Do I Even Need A Resume?
Time to address the age-old question, “Do I need a resume to begin the process of interviewing and seeking out new opportunities?” The short answer is when you are working with a recruiter: no. However, you should still have one and I’ll explain why we highly recommend that you do. You should know that it’s…
Read MoreA Niche Recruiter In Your Corner: Benefits For The Hiring Manager
What can a niche recruiter do for me as a hiring manager? In a few words: they are to provide intel on the field, players in the market, and the general feel of the marketplace as it directly relates to public finance. A niche recruiter as the name portends knows the industry (the participants and…
Read MoreA Niche Recruiter In Your Corner: Benefits For The Candidate
What can a niche recruiter do for me as a candidate? Next week we can explore this idea as a hiring manager. These are incredibly important with different functions that are served by the niche recruiter to both parties, and the junction of the two creates opportunities and new hires. And that is what a…
Read MoreAre You Questioning The Commitment Of Your Firm?
It’s time to focus on a single word: commitment. This seems to be the watchword over the last month. “Is my firm committed to me and my practice? More importantly, is my firm still committed to the public finance space?” From bankers to the bond counsel side and more, this seems to be the growing…
Read MoreCritical Steps To Increase Your Offer Odds
It’s time to address the scenario and question of, “Everything went great. They loved me! But why did I not get the position?” Truthfully, most candidates are not able to judge how well they did in the interview. At this point, you’re probably wondering, “Can I increase my chances of getting an offer from a…
Read MoreHow Long Is Too Long? Get Proactive!
As we begin the bonus season with great anticipation, expectations are high, but… What happens when you are not satisfied? It’s a question you have to ask yourself: how long is too long when you are not satisfied with what you receive? How long is too long to stay at a position when the writing…
Read MoreTo Candidates & Firms: What To Expect In 2025
It’s time to take a quick look back on our industry in 2024, but more importantly what 2025 isportending. With a new administration taking office and no clear direction for interest rates oreven further fed cuts, it will be an interesting one economically. But public finance and the hiringmarket for firms and candidates are looking…
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