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How to Avoid Job Hopping
We see more job hopping than ever before with more Millennial and Gen Z workers in the workforce. Switching employers can allow you to learn new skills, take on different roles and responsibilities, increase your salary and benefits, and find a workplace that best suits your goals and preferences. As a candidate, having a resume…
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$4M to Change Your Mind
Reneging on an offer has always been costly to one’s reputation – now it can also be costly to one’s bottom line. This week, a California judge ruled that a senior banker who reneged on a $10M job he’d accepted at Jeffries must now pay the firm $4M. “Break-up fees,” traditionally paid when one party walks…
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Honor Your NDA
Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) have become increasingly common on Wall Street in recent years. But what exactly is an NDA? And why is it so important to comply before, during, and after your job hunt? When you sign an NDA, you agree not to disclose certain details that you learn in the course of interviewing or…
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Don’t Rely on AI For Resume Writing
While it might be tempting to rely on this technology to write bullets for a resume or compose a cover letter, the risks far outweigh the rewards.
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Your Resume is Your Pitchbook
We receive hundreds of resumes each month. Some are polished documents that demonstrate skills, attention to detail, and pride in accomplishments. Others are slapdash, thrown together, typos, no dates, and almost impossible to read quickly. We do not use resume screening software and those hard to read resumes rarely get a second look. Whether your…
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Don’t Let Rejections Discourage You
One day, you may receive a call from a recruiter for a role when you are not looking for a new job. You take the call and the interviews and land the job. Opportunistic and easy- it’s how I landed at Merrill Lynch. More often, your job search involves slogging through research, developing your resume,…
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Evaluating WFH When Considering a Job Change
Everyone’s job search is different. You may be a top performer whose learning curve has stalled, opportunistically looking. You may have just lost a job in a layoff. You may want to try a hand at a new strategy. As you consider opportunities, you will weigh many factors. Who will you be working with on…
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Are Interview Mistakes Holding You Back
Interviewing is an art, not a science. However, there are ways to help you have greater control over theprocess, whether you are early in your career or a senior professional. Know Your Resume A surprising number of candidates do not know what information is on their resumes. While it is nothard to remember descriptions of…
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How to Approach a Recruiter
It can be intimidating to contact a recruiter, particularly for individuals who are unemployed and those who have not recruited in a long time. To find a good recruiter, ask people you trust for recruiter recommendations. If a friend or colleague had a particularly successful experience with a recruiter, ask for an introduction. Then read…
