A.E. Feldman Blog

The majority of jobs are found through networking.  Utilizing professional connections and personal relationships has become an essential part of the job searching process.  And without those relationships, the chances of getting hired are slim to none.  That said, one financial services recruiter with A.E. Feldman offers this advice to candidates hoping to make the [...]

Exactly how long should the job search take?  Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to that question.  A candidate’s skill set and geography are two variables that will come into play.  One’s position on the corporate ladder is also a critical factor in the job hunt.  But what can really cut down on the time [...]

Few financial firms today would make any major decisions without assessing the risks involved first. Risk management has evolved into an offensive field in which risk-adjusted information is used to determine corporate strategies, business initiatives and asset allocation.  Today, CEOs are acquiring risk professionals in a variety of capacities to meet their goals.  As a [...]

From compliance to audit, tax and risk management, skilled accounting professionals are in short supply.  And according to the Managing Director of Accounting Recruiting at A.E. Feldman, employers are prepared to offer premium compensation to attract and retain top-notch talent.  ”Compensation is pretty much at an all time high,” he says, “as the demand for [...]

Global financial markets awash in liquidity have triggered a frenzy of mergers and acquisitions this year.  As a result, the Managing Director of Accounting Recruiting at A.E. Feldman says the buyouts and takeovers are boosting demand for transactional services specialists, particularly accountants with experience in M&A, transactions and valuations.
Transaction services specialists help identify, structure and [...]

Buyouts and takeovers are driving the market, and private equity firms flush with cash are fuelling the frenzy.  Now, as the M&A boom continues, demand for corporate lawyers is also heating up.  According to Thomson Financial, the value of deals worldwide has climbed to $1.97 trillion this year, up 71 percent from a year ago. [...]

Honors, class rank and work experience may get your foot in the door, but for lawyers looking for corporate attorney jobs, making a good first impression is critical.  According to one attorney and recruiter working with A.E. Feldman, candidates must demonstrate the ability to excercise good judgment.  ”It’s important to know if they can impress [...]

Growth in Asia is opening doors for U.S. attorneys seeking corporate lawyer positions at home and overseas.  The economic boom in the region has been nothing short of miraculous.  And today, much of the demand for American attorneys overseas is being driven by the privatization and the globalization of the capital markets.
According to one attorney [...]

While job-hopping is generally viewed as a sign of instability or evidence of a poor track record, for those taking advantage of the surge in private equity job opportunities, it can actually be an asset.  According to one recruiting consultant with A.E. Feldman, a leading recruiting firm, “The number of jobs people have held in [...]

While choosing the right recruiter may seem like a daunting task, finding the right job without help is nearly impossible.  So how do you go about finding the right recruiter to give you the advice you need, get you those valuable introductions and ultimately place you in the best opportunity?
Here are a few simple guidelines [...]