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by Nancy Molloy
President
Legend Global Search
Who knew that the evil of the excess we have
lived would crash so quickly or so hard. Life was good. Toys were
plentiful. Good friends, fine wines, good work, successes - consistent. For
many among us, we let the good times roll. But alas, the bigger picture,
the global risks that were created as a result of greed, power and excess
are shameful mortal sins.
In light of the collapse of Bear Stearns and Lehman
Brothers, the failure of American carmakers to keep pace with their global
competitors, the moral failings of Marc Drier, Esq. and the sheer hubris of
the likes of Bernard Madoff, there are lessons learned. 2008 was a year
full of lessons. Diversify investment assets. Know your means. If it looks
too good, walk away. Live a simpler life. Work hard. Though admittedly for
some, that was not enough to save their jobs or wealth.
A new era is upon us. The sheer value of wealth lost in
America and around the globe in 2008 is staggering. Wall Street will be
reborn, albeit with more oversight, not a bad thing in light of the
unraveling of the financial markets of 2008. American auto makers,
retailers and other businesses are adjusting as we speak. Some will not
make it, victims of the times. Much of this serves as a reminder that
ethics, integrity and honesty are never out of style.
A new administration took over on January 20, and no
matter on what side of the aisle you reside, we can hope and pray that
there is divine intervention, or some mortal equivalent, leading America
and the world at large into the future.
2009. A new beginning for all, and for those who earned
due process in 2008 ... we hope you get all that you deserve so the rest of
us law abiding and humble citizens can continue to enjoy freedom and the
best of the American way. A happy New Year to all.
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Recent Successes
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Legend's collaborative and consultative
approach to recruitment delivers results measured by a consistent track
record of success. We accomplish this by tapping into Legend's
extensive network of industry professionals, which we are lucky to have
you as a part of, and consistently present unique
opportunities. Following is a sampling of Legend's successes in Q4
2008:
- Senior
Compliance Manager – Investment Manager, $86 Billion AUM
- General
Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer – Hedge Fund, $20 Billion AUM
- Vice
President Financial Reporting - Global Investment Bank
- Compliance
Officer – Value-Oriented LBO, $3 Billion AUM
- Analyst
– pre-MBA – Private Equity Fund, $6 Billion AUM
- Global
Head of AML – Top Investment Bank
- Risk
Manager – Fund of Funds
- Senior
Counsel – Private Equity Fund
- Finance
Manager, R & D - Global Pharmaceutical Company
- Vice
President Legal Technology - Global Bank
- Vice
President Tax Counsel - Consumer Products Giant
- Vice
President Compliance Monitoring - Ratings Company
- Controller
- Prominent Hedge Fund
- Financial
Trading Application Developer - International Solutions Provider
- Solution
Architect - Fortune 100, NYC
- Network
Engineer - Fortune 500, NYC
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by April Bernstein
Director
Legend Global Search
In today’s competitive job market, many qualified candidates are
vying for the same positions, and hiring managers are viewing hundreds of
resumes (maybe more) for any one opportunity. When trying to differentiate
your resume from the rest, many job seekers look to shake things up a bit
hoping that their resume will stand out. Before you get too creative, there
are some resume etiquette rules that would be prudent to follow:
1. Typos. Your resume is the only way for you to
get noticed, and so it goes your resume must be free of typographical
errors and be grammatically sound. Typos and grammatical errors indicate
that you do not pay attention to detail and are enough to eliminate you
from consideration, no matter your credentials. Proofread your resume. Have
another professional proofread your resume before you hit send.
2. Irrelevant Job Experience. Job experience that
is totally unrelated to the position you are applying for will clutter your
resume and distract from your relevant experience. Avoid including every
job you’ve had since you were 16. You need only list the last 10 years of
professional experience on your resume. Make your relevant job experience
the focus of your resume. This helps the reader to make the match.
3. Untruths About Job Experience. Lies always
catch up with you. Listing false experiences, dates of employment or
responsibilities on your resume can be easily discovered during the
interview process or through a reference check with your previous
supervisor. That discovery will immediately disqualify you from the rest of
the hiring process. If you feel that your lack of skills is a drawback,
focus on your strengths and the qualities you have that could qualify you
for the job.
4. Embellishing Educational Background. Degrees
that you assert you have on your resume are usually verified during a
background check. Don’t muddy your reputation in the workplace by
misleading hiring managers regarding your level of education. Rather,
highlight your achievements to demonstrate how you have succeeded in your
professional life.
5. Photograph. Including a photograph on your
resume is considered unprofessional in the United States. Furthermore, many
companies won’t even consider resumes with a photograph to ensure
compliance with anti-discrimination legislation. Keep in mind, however,
that including a photograph with your resume may be the norm when applying
to jobs overseas.
6. Salary Requirements. It is best to avoid
including desired salary or a history of compensation at this early stage
in the process. By including such information on your resume, you can too
easily be overlooked because your salary requirement is too high, or worse,
low-ball yourself into accepting a position at a lower salary offer than
you might have otherwise received. However, if requested to include salary
history, you are obliged to do so or your application may be rejected. Be
truthful about your salary as this information is verifiable.
7. Generic Objectives. If you are going to
include an objective, make sure it is tailored to the position and company
to whom you are applying. Avoid objectives like "To obtain a position
at a Fortune 500 company." You can also replace an objective with a
summary that outlines your skills, achievements and other professional
experiences if that better suits you.
8. Boring Words. Action words are the best choice
when describing yourself and your experience on your resume. Use a
thesaurus when necessary to find descriptive words that can help you stand
out and which may best describe your contributions. A list of action words
is part of Legend’s website and can be found at http://legendglobalsearch.com/actionwords.php.
9. Inconsistent Formatting. Using standard
formatting systems such as Microsoft Word Resume Wizard may make your
resume look somewhat generic. However, you are better off with this type of
resume than one formatted with bells and whistles but that may have unequal
spacing or messy indents. Simple and traditional resumes styles are easiest
to read and to digest. Keep the formatting simple and traditional.
Your resume is that first chance you have to make a good
impression to the hiring manager. Don’t let it be the last. By avoiding the
common mistakes above, you can ensure that your resume represents you well.
Let your work history and achievements tell the story.
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