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How many of you out there have big names on your resume, but have lost your job recently? Working in a "consulting capacity" (read unemployed) until the big names come calling? Unless you have a strategic plan, that phone may not ring so soon. When I met my client,...

My client had a number of accounting/finance positions at smaller companies or companies that were not really well known.  She wanted to work for a bigger, named firm. When we talked about structuring her resume, she quickly learned that we were also preparing her for...

What is one of the most frequently asked questions I get these days? Where are the jobs?  I list technology, anything that deals with work-at-home products/services and healthcare (there are more).  First, we had FinTech, then InsurTech, now HealthTech is popular. My...

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You might be saying to yourself “It’s summer. Flowers are in bloom.  Kids are home.  Job market stinks.  I should just punt the summer and begin my look after the elections.  After all, few companies will hire between now and then anyway.” No way, unless you have a...

Before we dig in, I would like to state my credentials for making the predictions in this blog.  I spent 15 years at two bulge bracket investment banks working in 2 countries. It was a great career starter for me since I learned so much from so many smart people. ...

Most people believe in the convention that a larger company is better during these tough times.  Larger companies imply stability.  I don't disagree. However, some like to take advance of dislocations and increase their job risk profile. My client was on the sales...

Sometimes being with the best name in the business sounds sexy but doesn't give you the mobility you need.  Smaller, more nimble companies can give you more responsibility and allow you to showcase your stuff. My client was nervous about his interview skills. His...