Lizwa Sharifuddin, Recruiter at OneWire I’ve seen a lot of resumes as an executive search recruiter – from the good to the bad to the downright ugly. And let me tell you, the ugly have been ugly. I’ve seen everything from resumes with no NAME on it (why would I call you for an interview when I […]
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3 reasons why you should always have an updated resume
In today’s job market, everyone is a potential candidate for hiring managers. Technology and social media has driven an online professional footprint for every candidate, blurring the lines between being an “active” and a “passive” job seeker. No matter which category you fall into, having an updated resume is the one document that every professional should […]
4 steps for kicking off your first job search as a college senior
Searching for your first job out of college is as exciting as it is challenging. Between all your classes and extracurriculars, it’s more than likely finding a job will fall on the back burner. Regardless, it’s important to carve out some time each week, whether it’s ten minutes or ten hours, to kick off your hunt for your first job […]
5 things to leave off your investment banking resume
Investment banking jobs are some of the most popular and fulfilling employment within the finance industry. Getting one, however, isn’t easy. It begins with presenting hiring managers with a fantastic resume tailored for the banking sector. At the best firms, hiring managers will receive – and reject – hundreds of resumes every week. So, how do […]
Avoiding finance resume cliches
The internet is full of resume advice. Much of it is helpful, but candidates applying for investment banking and risk management jobs have likely already found that tips for creating a finance resume are far less common. A resume is an opportunity to capture a hiring manager’s attention, but presenting your best possible self is tricky […]