Mastering the Art of Interviewing: Short and Sweet Wins the Race (Especially in financial services!)
More © Win Nondakowit | Dreamstime.com The interview process is a pivotal moment for any job-seeker. It's the high-stakes stage where...
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- Jun 7
Trying to transition to a new career? Change industries? Tips on how to make the leap
Nowadays, many professionals face challenges when trying to break into a different industry or professional field, as employers are often...
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- Mar 15
An Insider’s Perspective: Job Search Success Tips
I have often thought that if candidates knew how recruiting worked in the real world, they would reconsider some of the ways they...
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- Mar 8
Reasons New Hires Don’t Always Work
Hunt Scanlon article reproduced below (https://huntscanlon.com/reasons-new-hires-dont-always-work/) While companies are looking for very...
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- Aug 30, 2021
Are your interviewers vetting the right skills?
Often, numerous interviewers are involved in screening and selecting new candidates – particularly in situations where there are a number...
elisasheftic
- Jul 30, 2021
Today’s candidates are flight risks....Turndowns, falloffs, counter offers, and no-shows
Professional recruiters rejoiced as job opportunities began opening up again, but companies playing “catch up” on hiring needs has...
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- Jul 9, 2021
Are You Sabotaging Your Job Search?Take Our Informative Quiz. (Some answers may surprise you.)
If you are currently on the hunt for your next job in the fintech or financial service industries, you may be making some big mistakes...
elisasheftic
- Jun 27, 2021
Why did that new hire not work out?
While companies are looking for very specific profiles when hiring in the financial services and fintech industry, studies have shown...
Elisa Sheftic
- May 15, 2021
Recent Grads Are Still Struggling. As Parents And Professionals, How Can We Support Them?
During the pandemic, recent graduates have been struggling to secure roles and remain optimistic during their frustrating job hunt. Even...
Elisa Sheftic
- May 3, 2021
"Sheltering in Job" - Why This is a Terrible Strategy to Adopt This Year in Fintech
The past year has certainly been challenging for many industries, causing many individuals to stay in their current jobs for safety...
Elisa Sheftic
- Nov 6, 2020
Leaders of great companies ask: First Who, Then What?
If you haven't read the book, Good to Great by Jim Collins you are missing out. It is one of my all time favorite business books and I...
Elisa Sheftic
- Oct 26, 2020
"Look for a safe secure job"...The most dangerous advice you can give a child?
"Today, the most dangerous advice you can give a child is “Go to school, get good grades, and look for a safe secure job.” That is...
Linda Wittich
- Sep 16, 2020
Sales is a Science More than an Art
I've yet to talk with a CEO who can give me a one-page primer that helps the salesperson navigate the internal environment and...
Elisa Sheftic
- Aug 31, 2020
Advice for Fintech Startups: How to Increase Your Odds of Making the Right Hire
Advice for Fintech Startups: How to Increase Your Odds of Making the Right Hire The talent war is raging among financial technology...
Elisa Sheftic
- Jul 21, 2020
So you're interested in fintech sales but you have no industry experience?
Here's how to increase your odds of getting an interview... These days, it seems as though many sales professionals are trying to...
Elisa Sheftic
- Jul 2, 2020
Top 3 Ways to Waste Time On Your Job Search
As a professional recruiter and career coach, I receive hundreds of resumes each week from eager job-seekers.
Elisa Sheftic
- Jun 4, 2020
Women-run Recruitment Agency Offers New Resource for Women Returning to Work
Right Executive Search LLC (RES), a leading recruiting partner to many top employers in the New York-New Jersey metro area, is now...
Elisa Sheftic
- May 20, 2020
If not a fit, then be legit... Making your job search more effective and less frustrating
In the current pandemic, "If not a fit, then be legit" is even more important. Recruiters receive literally thousands of resumes per job...
Elisa Sheftic
- May 11, 2020
Making traction with your job search in the "new normal"...Make it personal!
The fintech industry is a high-growth area where the focus on operational resiliency and financial integrity has only been heightened...
Elisa Sheftic
- May 11, 2020
During this Unprecedented Time, Help Wanted Scams are on the Rise
Before you respond to any job postings, please do your research. Just a reminder of some helpful tips.
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