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Brian Soper has been helping regional and community banks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions identify and recruit talent for over 18 years.
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Tag Archives: qualifications
Quantifying Achievements on your Resume
As an executive recruiter in the financial services industry, I review many resumes. I wholeheartedly agree with this author’s approach to quantifying achievements. Take a look.
Posted in Banking, Executive Recruiting, KSB Consulting
Tagged 2014, candidates, qualifications, resume
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The Positive Aspects of Job Hoppers
The article linked below shares an interesting perspective on candidates who have changed jobs frequently. This perspective has some merit in our industry, especially given the staff reduction and consolidation we have seen in banking the past several years. I … Continue reading
Posted in Banking, Executive Recruiting, KSB Consulting, Uncategorized
Tagged 2014, banking, candidates, executive recruiting, hiring, interviewing, qualifications, screening
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Richard Branson’s Take on Hiring
I have always been a fan of Richard Branson. Maybe it’s because I aspire to work from a hammock on my own island! Branson always has an opinion and many times it makes you step back and think. I love … Continue reading
A Simple Way To Make An Impact
This article reinforces a few simple ways you can make an impact on the job or at home. Words to live by! 10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day
Limit my choices?
Given too many choices, some companies just can’t pull the trigger on a hiring decision. The attached article describes a company that couldn’t find a viable candidate out of 25,000 applicants, and another company that bypassed on a candidate … Continue reading
Hiring With Purpose Part 1: Define the Position
In my last post, I encouraged companies to evaluate their hiring process. Remember, hire with purpose!! Put the same effort and diligence into hiring a new employee that you do evaluating and underwriting a loan decision, pursuing a new account … Continue reading
Posted in Executive Recruiting
Tagged candidates, executive recruiting, hiring, position description, qualifications, Soper
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