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What to Do When You Get a Recruiter Call
You have probably received more than a few messages from recruiters interested in learning more about your background or placing you in a new role. You may have ignored those messages. Even if you are not considering a change, it can be wise to take the time to speak with a recruiter working in an…
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Using LinkedIn to Launch Your Job Search and Build Your Network
The best approach to expanding your LinkedIn network depends on your priorities. LinkedIn can be an integral part of a job search. It can also help you find new clients or customers or connect with other professionals who can partner with you. To know how best to use the site, think about what you hope…
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Make Your LinkedIn Posts Matter
Posting on LinkedIn can be a great way of attracting the attention of recruiters, prospective employers, and new connections in your network. It will help you appear in more searches and allow others to better understand your expertise and perspective. Not all posts are equal, however. Here are a few guidelines to help you get…
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Using LinkedIn to Attract the Attention of Recruiters
While LinkedIn is a critical tool in a job search, it can be challenging to use effectively. As a recruiter, LinkedIn is one of the tools I use to identify candidates. Here are my suggestions to better attract the attention of recruiters. To land on a recruiter’s radar, make sure that your profile includes specific…
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Your Graduation Date Matters
Since we started in this business, we’ve seen senior jobseekers regularly choose to omit the year they graduated from college from their resumes due to fears of ageism and discrimination. But recently, we’ve also started to see early career candidates omit their graduation dates, whether out of a desire to emulate their elders, or a…
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How to Move to the Buy Side
For many who want to work on the buy side, investment banking is a means to an end. They know where they want to end up and enter the on-cycle recruiting process with their eyes on that prize. On-cycle recruiting is the obvious way to transition. But it can be hard to stay focused when…
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Self Improvement 101
Building new skills is important at every stage of your career. It does not matter if you ended up in a job that isn’t right for you, or you’re just itching for a promotion or new role. It is not easy to gain those new skills. Work piles up. Bosses and mentors have their own…
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Finding a Mentor 101
As you advance through your career, it can be hard to know who to turn to for guidance. You don’t always know who has your best interests in mind, and confiding in the wrong person can be dangerous, especially when a matter involves sensitive information. It is critical to find a mentor you can rely…
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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
At the end of a hiring process, the team may invite you to dinner to see how well you get along with the rest of the group. As we’ve discussed in previous posts, fit with the team and the company is a key part of success, and managers want to make sure that you gel…
