Over 15 years ago, I wrote an article entitled “Never Accept a Counteroffer.”  Today, I sit down to write a very similar article.  Many things have changed over the years.  Technology has changed.  The job search process has changed.  We have all gotten older and wiser.  One thing hasn’t changed, however.  My advice to Never [...]

Some people believe that the hardest part of the interview process is the initial phone interview. Refining your confidence and technique will help move you to the next step in the interview process.First, if you have been chosen for a phone interview feel confident in your skills and abilities. Over the course of the first [...]

Preparing for an interview is as important as going through the actual interview itself.  Proper preparation and research can mean the difference in advancing through the interview process to an ultimate job offer.Know Your AudienceBefore walking into the interview, it is important that you do some research first. Spend time learning about the company you [...]

From: the other side of the recruiting desk…..Over the past 9 months, I have observed a new phenomenon – candidates are submitting their resumes for posted positions without their address included on the resume. WHAT?  No address?  I’d like to make the case for how important an address is on a resume.Before I make the [...]

In the interview process, your personal brand is very important to landing a new career. Your personal brand starts with your resume, doing an introductory call, and then a physical interview. Through the entire process your brand is being evaluated to see if you are the right fit for the position and the culture of [...]

Providing references is a very important part of finding a new job and can often be an afterthought.  Here are the Top 5 Must Do’s for managing the reference check process for yourself:Use the same header that is on your resume for your reference list. I can’t tell you how many reference lists I have [...]

Exactly 56 days ago, I launched a new company. My company. I put my name on the top of a website, business card and everything in between. I never thought I would have the guts. I really didn't. I knew I was ready, but I really didn't think I would have the guts.What I didn't [...]

For those of you who are honest as the day is long, I am going to apologize ahead of time.  This may seem like a rant of a post – but I think it is important.  Throughout my tenure in this industry, I have represented unbelievable talent.  Ethical.  Trustworthy.  Professional.  I can’t say enough about [...]

First-person pronouns like “I,” “me,” and “my,” are unavoidable, but they can land you in hot water if you don’t know how to use them.Try going a day at work without saying “I”–bet you can’t do it. The same likely goes for “me” and “my,” pronouns we use so frequently that we’re almost never fully [...]

Investment banking job interviews involve plenty of technical and competency based questions, but you’ll inevitably face the generic HR-style stumbling blocks, which are still surprisingly important.Chief among these is a question asking what your biggest weaknesses are. Investment bankers aren’t exactly known for self-reflection and are more likely to try present strengths carefully disguised as [...]