Wagner College Q&A with Gregg Gavioli

April 07 , 2017

Wagner College invited Gregg Gavioli, Managing Director of the Accounting & Finance division at Solomon Page, to speak to their top 5% of business students, known as "Selects," at a round table event. The discussion covered the job market, networking, and the finance industry and provided upcoming...

Filed Under: Career Advice, entry level, Hiring, Interviewing, Job Search, job search, post grad, Professional Development, Q&A

SHIFT: The Future of Human Capital

March 31 , 2017

With all the technological advancements and shifts in work environments over recent years, it becomes hard not to wonder what the future of work will look like. Will you sit in an office surrounded by colleagues, and if you do what will inter-office communication look like and how will it be...

Filed Under: culture, human capital, innovation, workspace, Solomon Page Speaker Series, Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership: Q1 2017 Marketing & Investor Relations Search Update

February 13 , 2017

In the link below, please find our 2017 Q1 Thought Leadership piece, a reflection on the 2016 marketing landscape.

Filed Under: 2017, financial services, Hiring, hiring, Insights, quarterly review, Thought Leadership

The Right Way to Discuss Your Failures in a Job Interview

October 31 , 2016

In interviewing hundreds of people, I’ve found that the way a candidate answers one key question tells me more about them than any other. I'll usually wait until the candidate has relaxed somewhat and begins to open up. Then, about halfway through the interview, I'll ask, "What has been a moment of...

Filed Under: Interview Advice, interview questions, Interviews, Personality, personality, psychology, Publishing

How to Spend the 1st Hour of the Day for Max Productivity

October 24 , 2016

Let's divide work into two categories.

Filed Under: morning, Cognitive Ability, Focus, Good Habits, good habits, monday, Productivity, productivity, routine

Communication is Key. Here's How to Tell if You're Good at It.

October 13 , 2016

Whether you regularly speak in public and write online, or you mostly express yourself over email, being a good communicator is part of every single job description. But how can you really know if it’s something you’re good at?Here are 17 questions that can help you identify whether you’re awesome...

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Confidence, Good Habits, good habits, Professional Development, quick tips

How to Know You're the Right Person for the Job - and Convince Others

September 29 , 2016

Being certain that you’re the right person for the job is as important for you as it is for the person potentially hiring or promoting you. It may be you’re going for a senior position or you may be just starting out in your career. You might be seeking an internal promotion, a transfer across the...

Filed Under: ambition, Confidence, good habits, Hiring, Job Search, job search, Professional Development, professional development

Thought Leadership: Marketing & Investor Relations Search Update

September 26 , 2016

In the link below please find our Q4 Thought Leadership piece entitled Asset Management Marketing & Investor Relations; Hiring Insights for a Changing Landscape Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Filed Under: Hiring, hiring, Insights, insights, trends, Societal Shifts, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized

What Entrepreneurs can Learn About Brainstorming from TV Writers

September 22 , 2016

Wendy Calhoun is a veteran TV writer, who has worked on hit shows including Empire, Justified, and Nashville. Which sounds like a fun gig, but why did she recently spend time talking to Google employees at the company's re:Work 2016 event?

Filed Under: brainstorming, Communication, communication, teams, Productivity, professional development, teamwork

9 Things Highly Effective People Do After They've Been Away on Vacation

September 15 , 2016

As an American, you legitimately could spend every day of your life on vacation--and still make a good living. But the truth is, few of us actually do this. Instead, we work hard, take time off when we can, and face the inevitable letdown when it's time to get back to work.

Filed Under: Focus, Good Habits, good habits, Productivity, productivity, Professional Development, vacation