I recently interviewed for a job at a large financial institution. The firm was hiring in its Legal and Compliance department due to recent employee attrition in multiple areas. I learned this fact by asking questions I typically ask of prospective employers: "Is this a new position? If not, why did the last person leave?"…
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Resolutions for a New Year – 2018
Everyone should make resolutions and write them down. Some contend you should instead approach each day with new goals, but that misses the point. The change from one calendar year to the next is more about reflecting on where you have been, where you are, and where you are going. It is the perfect moment…
How to Play the Career Dating Game
Finding a new job is like getting a new boyfriend/girlfriend. You need to be confident, not desperate. A cool indifference seems to work well, but careful toeing the line between attentiveness and neglect. Keep in mind that you are always more marketable when you’re taken. Never search for a new job or a new significant…