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This is the only complete, up-to-date, and practical guide for financial industry professionals seeking new or better jobs in today's brutally competitive environment - where fewer opportunities exist and the marketplace is flooded with out-of-work candidates. Authored by Roy Cohen - who spent 14 years as Goldman Sachs' sole "in-house" career and outplacement counselor - this book delivers industry-specific insider insights not found anywhere else. Drawing on his unsurpassed experience helping financial industry executives succeed in their job searches, Cohen tells readers what to do when and if they are fired or are seeking new employment opportunities: how to develop a "game plan" and job search targets, how to build your "story," how to position a move from sell-side to buy-side, and more. He offers finance-focused guidance on interview strategy, resumes, follow-up, references, and even negotiation, with examples from his practice. The career advice delivered in this book will be indispensable for readers who want to successfully navigate the forces that are transforming the finance industry and prosper in it. Salient Features The only complete, up-to-the-minute guide to staying employed or getting hired in today's brutally competitive financial industry! Indispensable insider guidance from a top financial career consultant who spent 14 years as Goldman Sachs' top career and outplacement counselor. Customized for finance pros at all levels, from senior executives to recent grads - both unemployed and employed. Covers everything from building a job search "game plan" through interviews, follow-up, and negotiation.