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Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Recruiters & Hiring Scams

N2Growth Blog

Due Diligence: Research is Your First Line of Defense Before engaging with an executive search firm or recruiter, it is imperative to conduct comprehensive research to ascertain its credibility. Performing due diligence is not just advisable but essential. Your next career move is too significant to leave to chance.

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Wall Street banks opt for greater automation for grunt work to retain talent

HR Digest

An internal survey by Goldman Sachs junior employees detailing the crushing workload and the accompanying stress due to demanding bosses has led to some stocktaking about the working conditions in the industry and the high attrition rates. Banks now insist on weekend offs, no excessive overtime, and greater use of technology for routine work.

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Case Study: Can Nice Guys Finish First?

Harvard Business Review

At age 32, Adam considered himself to be at the beginning of his career, still emerging from the cocoon of his impressive education. Kaleeb had followed a very different career route, becoming a fundraiser for the Newseum. "My After business school Adam had followed the herd into investment banking but immediately became bored by it.