The New Rules of Work


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"In this definitive guide to the ever-changing modern workplace, Kathryn Minshew and Alexandra Cavoulacos, the co-founders of popular career website TheMuse.com, show how to play the game by the New Rules. The Muse is known for sharp, relevant, and get-to-the-point advice on how to figure out exactly what your values and your skills are and how they best play out in the marketplace. Now Kathryn and Alex have gathered all of that advice and more in The New Rules of Work. Through quick exercises and structured tips, the authors will guide you as you sort through your countless options; communicate who you are and why you are valuable; and stand out from the crowd. The New Rules of Work shows how to choose a perfect career path, land the best job, and wake up feeling excited to go to work every day-- whether you are starting out in your career, looking to move ahead, navigating a mid-career shift, or anywhere in between"--




The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting


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The 2002 edition of The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting provides invaluable job-search advice for the prospective management consultant. Harvard Business School graduates, students, and faculty reveal firsthand insights into the industry, describe what a consultant's work is really like, outline current industry trends, and offer guidelines for approaching the case-study interview. Also included are profiles of well-known consulting firms, a mailing list of recruiting contacts, and a selective bibliography of relevant books and directories compiled by the Harvard Business School Career Resources librarian.




Banks, Firms, and Jobs


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We analyze the employment effects of financial shocks using a rich data set of job contracts, matched with the universe of firms and their lending banks in one Italian region. To isolate the effect of the financial shock we construct a firm-specific time-varying measure of credit supply. The contraction in credit supply explains one fourth of the reduction in employment. This result is concentrated in more levered and less productive firms. Also, the relatively less educated and less skilled workers with temporary contracts are the most affected. Our results are consistent with the cleansing role of financial shocks.




Starting Your Career as a Wall Street Quant


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Now updated and revised to reflect industry changes in the aftermath of the 2008 financial meltdown! First published in 2007, this unique career guide focuses on the quantitative finance job market. Written specifically for readers who want to get into quantitative finance, this book covers everything you wanted to know about landing a quant job, from writing an effective resume to acing job interviews to negotiating a job offer. An experienced senior quant, the author offers tons of practical, no-BS advice and tips to guide you through the difficult process of getting a quant job, especially in today's weak economy.




A Random Walk Down Wall Street


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An informative guide to successful investing, offering a vast array of advice on how investors can tilt the odds in their favour.




The Years that Matter Most


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The bestselling author of How Children Succeed returns with a devastatingly powerful, mind-changing inquiry into higher education in the U.S.




Reach the Top in Finance


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Reach the Top in Finance provides finance professionals around the world with a detailed blueprint for making it to the top of their chosen career.




The Ultimate Career Guide for Business Majors


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Would I be happier in consulting, marketing, or auditing? What's the difference between venture capital and private-equity? And what exactly does a trader do all day? Before embarking on a business career, you must discover the role that suits you best. Understanding what people do in different business careers, how they earn those positions, and the challenges and rewards that come with those roles helps you select a fulfilling career. Author Jamie Rizzo, a business and finance world veteran, offers an insider's look at careers available with a business degree. Written for college students and anyone considering a business career, The Ultimate Career Guide for Business Majors reveals what it takes to succeed in more than thirty careers. Each career section explains the day-to-day job functions and the personality traits best suited to that career. Readers get a blueprint of every different career you could pursue and where those positions lead. Real-life examples crystalize the demands and rewards of each career. Informative and up-to-date, Rizzo's guide suits anyone considering a business career-from high-school juniors and seniors to college undergraduates and people considering returning to college for an MBA.




Series 7 Study Guide


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Series 7 Study Guide: Test Prep Manual & Practice Exam Questions for the FINRA Series 7 Licence Exam Developed for test takers trying to achieve a passing score on the Series 7 exam, this comprehensive study guide includes: -Quick Overview -Test-Taking Strategies -Introduction to the Series 7 Exam -Regulatory Requirements -Knowledge of Investor Profile -Opening and Maintaining Customer Accounts -Business Conduct Knowledge & Suitable Recommendations -Orders and Transactions in Customer Accounts -Professional Conduct and Ethical Considerations -Primary Marketplace -Secondary Marketplace -Principal Factors Affecting Securities, Markets, and Prices -Analysis of Securities and Markets -Equity Securities -Debt Securities -Packaged Securities and Managed Investments -Options -Retirement Plans -Custodial, Edcation, and Health Savings -Practice Questions -Detailed Answer Explanations Each section of the test has a comprehensive review that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the Series 7 exam. The practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again in the future. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes and overcome them. Understanding the latest test-taking strategies is essential to preparing you for what you will expect on the exam. A test taker has to not only understand the material that is being covered on the test, but also must be familiar with the strategies that are necessary to properly utilize the time provided and get through the test without making any avoidable errors. Anyone planning to take the Series 7 exam should take advantage of the review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this study guide.




Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance, and Insurance, Second Edition


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Profiles current industry trends and salaries and career profiles include Insurance account executive, banking customer service representative, financial analyst, tax preparer and more.