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Sector: HR & Recruitment
Why Hedge Funds Don’t Call You Back and What You Can Do About It
Okay, you’ve scored and aced an interview at a hedge fund, but you didn’t get a call back or even an e-mail to say “Thank you, but no.” According to Adam Zoia, chief executive at Glocap Search, it’s not much of a surprise. “It’s more common not to hear back from a hedge fund than [...]
Energy Traders Face Rocky Road, On and Off the Street
If you’re an energy trader, it’s a safe bet that you’re a bit worried about your job. Overall, due to tech and the big players taking over, there’s fewer jobs. Plus, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is just about ready to announce position limits for physical commodity derivatives as mandated by Dodd-Frank. That, and expected [...]
Wealth Management Boom to Draw Talent in Canada
Led by growth in wealth management, Canada is becoming a home to top talent. So says research by Aon Consulting, which ranked 90 cities globally based on demographics, education and other criteria. Toronto was named the best city in the world for employers, with Montreal placing fifth. Rankings were made based on the risks associated [...]
Job Market May Be Stabilizing, Recruiter Says
Although Canada’s unemployment rate stands at 8.4 percent, its highest level in years, and the jobs picture in the Canadian financial industry is not exactly frothy, recruiters say signs of equilibrium are returning. “Clearly the financial services market globally has still not recovered, but the recruitment market has plateaued somewhat, “says James Mayo, operating director [...]
MBA Students Hunker Down
Students in MBA programs at Canadian universities are hunkering down as the economy worsens. Both job and internship opportunities appear to be dwindling as companies keep a clamp on hiring. Many MBA students plan to enter the financial services business, according to officials at these schools. Though Canadian banks have outperformed their U.S. counterparts and [...]
Fate of Bear’s Staff Unknown, But Rumors Abound
The takeover of Bear Stearns by JPMorgan could put thousands of jobs at risk – on both sides of the deal. The 14,000 employees of Bear Stearns may own a third of the company, but how many of them will keep their jobs is unknown as news of the firm’s acquisition by JPMorgan sinks in. [...]
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