If you live in the financial world, you know you can’t go a day without a considerable amount of risk. It’s risky business to invest your money, either for yourself or other peoples’ money. In order to survive and navigate the complex and changing financial environment, institutions like […]
Last week, an ex-connection of mine who previously called me a derogatory name and told me to “know my place” submitted his resume for the 9th time and for the 9th time received a note telling him that he wasn’t a fit for my client’s search. The torrent of words […]
Starting from a simple loan, credit markets have featured many innovations as well as many crises. This infographic, made by the NY Times, shows the three types of debt – government debt, personal debt and corporate debt – and how they have evolved throughout the years. It also shows us how the types of credit – loans, bonds, securitization, and […]
Were you aware that you could get a career in finance without getting a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree? Some careers in finance just require an Associate’s degree or a High School diploma. Below are some of the careers you can achieve via the various education levels:
By getting a master’s degree, you will be able to land yourself a […]
I was asked to write a blog entry about the top 4 questions that employers are likely to ask a Wall Street candidate prospect during an interview for one of my recent jobs. My initial response was anyone who is interviewing knows what they already are. Wall Street isn’t […]
Oh, that topsy-turvy job market! Some would have us believe that despite unemployment hovering around 7.8% nationwide, the news isn’t all bad for the overall job market here in the US. Some claim that the private payroll jobs growth of 168K in December, 171K in November, and 203K in October is […]
As the third quarter has come to an end, hiring is still ongoing within the financial services marketplace, but it is select and involves certain departments. Front office personnel adept in generating revenues through distribution or trading PnL, are still able to generate interest from hiring […]