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This page discusses key issues related to advancing your career through job changes.
Changing Jobs
Important advice about advancing your career through job changes.
Networking
Networking is especially important to career development in finance. With rampant merger activity and a highly cyclical industry, careers are constantly in flux. Having the right personal connections is crucial to success.
Survive Layoffs
Being prepared to survive layoffs, force reductions and restructurings is vital in the financial services industry, which has highly cyclical levels of employment. Additionally, mergers and consolidation also are exerting downward pressure on headcount in the field.
Take Advantage of Layoffs
Surprisingly, periods of layoffs can offer great opportunities. Read here about how to take advantage of layoffs in your career management strategy.
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