Exclusive talk with an executive search partner on interview tips

I just had an exclusive interview with Tom Budinger, Partner of The Curran Group. He gave excellent tips on how to prepare for a job interview, what he's looking for as a recruiter. He says the job market isn't as gloomy as the media suggests although he admits it is more competitive than a year ago.

He listed many qualities which he says can only be found in 20% of candidates. The number one quality he looks for is passion for the business - and it is something easy for him to spot just by asking one question.

You can listen to the full interview with Tom Budinger here: http://financialanalystblog.com/financial-analyst…

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