Tip: Hedge Funds Need More Hands to Handle Huge Inflows
Hedge funds are hauling it in and they are going to need more people -- from managers to analysts -- to deploy all that cash. They are sitting on nearly $2 trillion in assets under management, according to recent counts. And three-quarters of hedge fund managers said they expect more funds to launch this year.
Tools to get the job:
Seven Critical Job Interview Questions
The Perfect Hedge Fund Resume
Hedge Funds Hiring in 2011
Tip: AmEx Stocks Up on Talent in a Breakout Quarter
American Express added 1,400 workers in the first three months of the year and is on the hunt for more talent, as its corporate card division and small-business intitiatives find traction.
Tools to get the job:
Finance Firms Spruce Up Online Recruitment Efforts
The Inside Scoop on Getting a Job at AmEx
Interview Questions From AmEx CEO Kenneth Chenault (Video)
Tip: BlackRock Bulks Up
The world's largest money manager still has a relatively small staff, but its first quarter results were anything but small. As it boosted profits by more than one-third, BlackRock added 200 workers to bring headcount to 9,300.
Tools to get the job:
How to Write the Perfect Asset Management Resume
Standing Out: Getting Noticed by Executive Recruiters
BlackRock's Big 2010