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It's a daunting task for anyone to prepare a good resume, especially if you're the kind of person that has difficulty expressing yourself on paper. If you are one of those people, or just figure you'd like some help, does it make sense to hire one of the countless writers out there who profess to be resume professionals? Ask any career consultant or HR professional to name the most important steps... Read more

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 for the financial services practice of Michael Page Canada in Toronto. "There is still some right-sizing... Read more

For Wall Street professionals who've lost their jobs - or are worried about losing them - the job market is difficult, but not entirely bleak, recruiters say. Boutique investment banks, small to mid-sized asset managers, hedge funds and private equity firms are looking to poach talent from the former bulge bracket firms, says John Landers, a New York regional manager for Robert Half, the finance and accounting recruitment firm. A variety... Read more