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Are you a hiring manager in financial sciences & services searching for top talent or a professional navigating your next career move? Searching Smarter by Selby Jennings is the podcast that will help you do so with confidence. We speak with industry professionals, who offer insights on how to attract and retain talent while balancing the demands of your day-to-day role. For those advancing their careers, we dive into how to identify opportunities, prepare for interviews, and effectively pit ...
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Episode 388 - S17E22 - Intersecting Lives
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1:49:52(00:00:00) Restaurant Franchising (00:29:08) Episode Review What exactly is the jurisdiction of a corrections officer? How many locations can a restaurant have before you stope eating there? And who will come visit Aviv in Kosovo? This week Matt and Aviv take on Season 17 Episode 22: Instersecting Lives, and BOY do these lives intersect. Follow us …
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The Future of Work: What You Need To Know To Stay Ahead
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32:43The world of work is changing faster than ever. Remote work rules, AI, and the availability of talent across different sectors are reshaping how companies hire and how candidates plan their careers. But are candidates and employers keeping pace? In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Chris Berta, Partner at Laurel Group. …
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Episode 387 - S17E21 - Assaulting Reality
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1:40:01(00:00:00) Jurassic Parking Lot (00:22:15) Episode Review This week, Matt and Aviv discuss the most exciting topic this podcast has ever tackled: Data Managment. What folder exactly did the rape footage get put in, and why would a reality show film with only two days lead time? All that, Aviv spills water on himself, and Matt takes a trip to the Ju…
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Episode 386 - S17E20 - Fashionable Crimes
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2:03:58(00:00:00) Fuck Spotify (00:31:04) Episode Review Two titans of "that guy" acting join us this week and criminal brothers covering up an under-aged model-raping scandal, but what happens when one shoots the other's dick off? And does anyone remember that show Hack? What was that guy's name that starred in it? And why the fuck aren't we on spotify a…
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The Biggest Mistakes Hiring Managers Are Making with Mike Irving
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25:03What does being a leader really mean? This episode could completely change your perspective. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Mike Irving, Founder of Advanced Business Abilities which helps businesses realise their full potential. Mike brings over 30 years of experience to the table and some unique perspectives on l…
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Episode 385 - S17E19 - Sheltered Outcasts
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1:37:52(00:00:00) Carpe Dentem (00:29:52) Episode Review How much do we care about unhoused people? Not enough to devote an entire episode to them. Julian Cooper / Greg Searle is back and boy is it confusing as Sonny Carisi goes under cover as Rapist Smitty Smith? Aviv might get killed by a dentist and Matt overheats on this week's episode. Follow us on B…
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Episode 384 - S17E18 - Unholiest Alliance
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1:38:22(00:00:00) Ear Cleaning Practices (00:09:13) Episode Review How does a show go from so good to so bad in the span of one episode? Exactly how much contempt does this show have for its audience? Won't someone talk to Olivia about her drinking problem? Find out today when we view and review season 17 episode 18, Unholiest Alliance. Follow us on Blues…
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Episode 383.1 - Smoothies Are Like Hand Jobs
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36:12Matt and Aviv discuss your emails, comedy, smoothies, hand jobs and remembering your lines. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Wall Street’s 2025 Plot Twist with Reuters' Lananh Nguyen
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22:18In a year marked by global uncertainty and economic volatility, the financial markets have held up in ways few expected. So what’s really going on beneath the surface? In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Lananh Nguyen, U.S. Finance Editor at Reuters. With a background in covering major investment banks, Lananh brings a…
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Episode 383 - S17E17 - Manhattan Transfer
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1:02:16(00:00:00) Mamma Mia... Here We Go Again. (00:10:10) Episode Review Who's the number one SVU podcast according to Player.fm? What happens when Matt and Aviv actually like an episode? There's plenty to laugh it in season 17 episode 17 of SVU: Manhattan Transfer, but we're as shocked as you are to say that they made a pretty compelling ep! All that a…
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Matt and Aviv have a SPOILER FREE discussion of the new movie, Weapons. And discuss slurs for robots while reading your emails. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Episode 382 - S17E16 - Star-Struck Victims
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1:45:56(00:00:00) Matt is a Modern Day Andy Rooney (00:19:01) Episode Review Matt learns about trailers at the beginning of movies. Aviv learns about the war of 1812. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Episode 381.1 - A Good Boy, Good Boy, or Good Boy
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34:35Matt and Aviv read your correspondence and talk inspiration vs interpolation vs theft. We also tackle James Gunn, Sabrina Carpenter, and by popular request, Dean Cain. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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What Managers Get Wrong About Leadership In Regulated Industries with Matthew Price
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25:55There is a big difference between management and leadership. And that distinction could mean the difference between an empowered, engaged team that is able to stay agile and move an organization forward, and one that is disengaged, and unable to adapt to change. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Price, author…
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Episode 381 - S17E15 - Collateral Damages
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1:34:00We're back and we're more depressed than ever. Matt discovers where his customer service rage comes from, and we have a few choice words for Hank Abraham's buddy Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking of Hank Abraham, in this week's show, season 17 episode 15, he goes out in-- in our opinion-- a very character consistent way. But we never get to the most imp…
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Episode 380.2 - Two Hours of Our Most Problematic Takes
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1:53:51Aviv's back and brings with him some hot takes. Matt is as measured as always. Intro/Outro music is a cover of "Home Sweet Home" by Slysh, Aviv's favorite Icelandic emo band. FYI: Our podcast platform recommended we add 10 additional ad breaks to this episode. We did not do that. You're welcome. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!…
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A quick canyon day update for all who celebrate. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Episode 380 - S17E14 - Nationwide Manhunt
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1:39:59(00:00:00) Check Out Final Transmissions on Indie Go Go (00:19:52) Episode Review Greg Yates has escaped! Carl Rudnick has escaped! Erin Lindsey has a flashlight! Bronwyn Freed makes lasagna! Today we tackle the insanity that is Season 17 Episode 14: Nationwide Manhunt. If you'd like to donate to Aviv's indie-go-go for Final Transmissions head HERE…
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AI Is Transforming Hiring: How To Stay Ahead with Cary Sparrow
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31:43Labor markets are changing fast, and much of this change is being driven by AI. But how can financial sciences and services professionals and employers keep up with the pace at which AI is evolving? In this episode, we find out. We're joined by Cary Sparrow, Founder and CEO of WageScape - an expert in labor market intelligence. We dive deep into ho…
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Episode 379 - S17E13 - Forty-One Witnesses
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1:35:34(00:00:00) How Was Your Week? (00:11:20) Episode Review Get in, losers. We're doing Kitty Genovese again! In Season 17, Episode 13: Forty-One Witnesses, we ask the tough questions: Why don't people take it upon themselves to get involved with police investigations. Why would someone sit in a cafe with a laptop and not be writing a screenplay? And e…
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Though it's the end of July, and the situation in Los Angeles and across the nation has gotten significantly worse, Aviv and Matt had some choice words for our newest secret police force all the way back in June. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Episode 378 - S17E12 - A Misunderstanding
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1:56:27(00:00:00) Ant Juice (00:20:52) Episode Review Aviv tells a story that had to be heavily censored. Lily sends a clarification email that doesn't actually clarify anything. Matt lets us in on his history with pre-mature ejaculation. Our hosts share their darkroom experiences. What does this all have to do with 9/11? Find out as we view and review SV…
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Episode 377 - S17E11 - Townhouse Incident
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1:59:12(00:00:00) Matt and Aviv Have Nothing To Say (00:25:02) Episode Review That sure is a nice townhouse you've got there. Would be a shame if there were some sort of... incident. No joke, Aviv and Matt talk about so many things that don't matter that we had to fade out their rants. Not even worth a bonus episode. Yet, you still get to hear Aviv descri…
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Episode 376 - S17E10 - Catfishing Teacher
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1:58:41(00:00:00) Matt Rants about Rich Blonde Women (not the one you think!) (00:22:23) Episode Review Matt has some thoughts about Sydney Sweeney's new bathwater soap and they are 'yum yum. give me that sexy bathwater'. We also are visited by the corpse of Christmas Present, Judge Jeanine Pirro in this week's episode, Catfishing Teacher Follow us on Blu…
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Episode 375 - S17E9 - Depravity Standard
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1:18:20(00:00:00) Aviv is Getting Ready for His Honeymoon (00:08:36) Episode Review Is this episode good? No. But is it interesting? Also no. But do our detectives learn from their past mistakes when a child murderer may walk free because of their interogation techniques? We'll let you guess. Tom Sizemore and B.D. Wong return on this week's episode of SVU…
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Episode 374.1 - Matt Has a Bone to Pick with Hollywood
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37:32Aviv likes the new Mission: Impossible, but Matt hates the new Fear Street. Can these two ever get along? We recorded this episode in May of 2025, so the people whose voices you hear have no idea that we've just bombed Iran. Have pity on them. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Counter Offers: Risk, Reward, or Red Flag?
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21:53One of the most important topics in recruiting and talent - and one that both candidates and hiring teams need to always be aware of is counter offers. Whether the market is booming or busting, counter offers are always prevalent, but are they a risk, a reward or a red flag? In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Maz…
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Episode 374 - S17E8 - Melancholy Pursuit
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1:40:46(00:00:00) Aviv is Vitamin D Deficient and Matt Hates Babies (00:24:33) Episode Review This week we learn to be cool girls instead of pool girls, Matt gets ready to immigrate to Canada, and Aviv learns about the Dodgers. Also, Mike Dodds his getting a little too close to a case of a missing, murdered girl and another guy named Ray that can't stop f…
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Episode 373 - S17E7 - Patrimonial Burden
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1:54:13(00:00:00) Week Recaps, Aviv Broke His Toe (00:18:05) Episode Recap Could a family of 12 have not one, not two, but four pedofiles in their orbit? You know it! Would a pastor try to marry his 13 year old victim in order to shield himself from consequences? You bet! Aviv broke his toe. Matt went to Walla Walla. All this, and I guess we talk about an…
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Episode 372.1 - Phroggers and Donkey Lovers
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13:47In which we decide which donkey humping erotica cover is better, discuss phroggers, and read your correspondence. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Increased Hiring Activity Signals Market Rebound in Europe
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23:55The European financial sciences and services market is seeing more movement, and in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re sitting down with Matt Nicholson, Managing Director of Selby Jennings Europe, to uncover the findings of our 2025 Talent Report to find out why. We explore the impact of salary and bonus trends on hiring, why vola…
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Episode 372 - S17E6 - Maternal Instincts
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1:31:56(00:00:00) Recommends, Eat Shit, and The New Pope (00:26:52) Episode Review Finally, it's Matt who gets to eat shit, and you'll never guess why. Also a couple recommends and our first impressions of the new Pope. Oh yeah, and also Kim Rollins is back gaslighting, gatekeeping, and girlbossing. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!…
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Episode 371 - S17E5 - Community Policing
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1:54:52(00:00:00) Discussion of Impending Fascism! (00:20:37) Episode Review SVU finally tackles Black Lives Matter... How, you might be asking yourself. In the stupidest way possible. Olivia becomes a whole-ass villain. Carisi plants evidence. And Barba does maybe too good of a job prosecuting cops that shot an unarmed, innocent black man 35 times. Rearr…
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Episode 370.1 - Should We Watch Another Simple Favor?
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19:39We discuss the mailbag, Another Simple Favor, and some lighter viewing recommendations, the 1981 TV movie about fascism in an American High School: The Wave. Should we watch Another Simple Favor? Will Matt die? You get to decide. [email protected] Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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How Market Volatility is Impacting Investment Management Hiring
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13:01What does volatility mean for public and private markets candidates? Should they be concerned about the volatility of their seats? In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak with Nicholas Saglimbene, Head of Investment Management at Selby Jennings, to unpack the latest trends impacting hiring and retention in investment manag…
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Episode 370 - S17E4 - Institutional Fail
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1:27:05(00:00:00) Show Intro: Aviv's Got a Leak (00:22:00) Episode Review Whoopie Goldberg is either unbelievable or unbelievable in this episode. You get to decide which. Aviv has sprung a leak in his apartment, and Matt has sprung one in his brain as we discuss how Barba got so ripped and Rollins got so pregnant so fast on this week's episode: Season 17…
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We read Matt's birthday messages and find out that bees don't have lungs. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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3 Key Trends Reshaping Finance & Accounting Compensation
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11:43No organization can do without the vertical that we’re covering in this episode. As the finance & accounting space evolves, so do the expectations of candidates. And because of this, so too must the strategies of these hiring teams. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Anthony McCann, Executive Director - US Head of Risk Management & A…
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How Financial Tech Firms Can Attract Top Talent In 2025
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16:54The competition for top tech talent in financial services is more competitive than ever. So what can fintech firms do to stay ahead? In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Isabel Ceniza, Director - HFT/Prop/Hedge Fund, FinTech, and Crypto Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to break down the latest salary and retention insights from …
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Episode 369 - S17E3 - Transgender Bridge
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Episode 368.1 - The Very Much Alive Delroy Lindo
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23:03In which we read the mailbag, talk about the movie Sinners, and honor our very-much-alive-king, Delroy Lindo. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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The Shifts Shaping Hiring in Insurance & Actuarial
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18:03The insurance and actuarial sector is evolving fast - salaries are rising, flexible working offerings and changing, and firms are competing harder than ever for the right candidates. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Nicole Mahoney, SVP - Head of Life, Annuity & Health Actuarial Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to explore key…
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The 3 Biggest Factors Driving Risk Market Moves
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22:05One of the most stable yet important verticals within financial services is risk management. And that’s why, in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Anthony McCann, Executive Director - US Head of Risk Management & Analytics & Financial Operations at Selby Jennings, to break down the latest trends shaping compensation and career moves in …
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Episode 368 - S17E2 - Criminal Pathology
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1:36:36(00:00:00) Matt's Rant (00:28:26) SVU Review Matt has BDS. No not that one. In his case, it stands for Blakelively Derangement Syndrom. His news embargo is not going well, so we have a vintage Matt Reuter Rant (an MRR) for you this week. Aviv needs help vetting a podcast. Oh, and we've also got part two of the season 17 opener, Criminal Pathology. …
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Why NOW Is The Time To Apply For Quants Roles
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12:45Bonuses don’t just reflect past performance - they often signal future moves. That’s why we’re breaking down our findings from the 2025 Talent Report across seven verticals within financial sciences and services. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Elizabeth Holmes, AVP Manager - Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Recruitment …
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Episode 367 - S17E1 - Devil's Dissections
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1:27:00(00:00:00) Intro/Catch Up (00:19:48) SVU Breakdown What is an egg? What is pasteurization? What is tomato sauce? And what's with all this traffic? Also part one of the two part season 17 premiere. Who's creepier Yates or Rudnick? Also, we've now figured out how to do chapters. So you can skip right to the episode if you don't care about our weeks. …
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The Biggest Investment Banking Insights From The 2025 Talent Report
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21:15Are top performers in investment banking being rewarded? Let’s find out. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Brianne Sterling, Head of Investment Banking Recruitment at Selby Jennings, joins us to unpack the biggest insights from the 2025 Talent Report. Whether you're hiring investment bankers for your team or considering your next mo…
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Episode 366.1 - Secret Apartments, Hidden Basements, and Mailbag
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27:54In which we talk about secret dungeouns, apartments, the Kool-Aid man's sexual habits, and all the things we got wrong in the last episode. Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!By Matthew Reuter
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Bonuses & Return To Work: Key Insights From The 2025 Talent Report
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20:24What’s really happening in the financial sciences and services talent market? That’s what we aim to uncover with the 2025 Talent Report. Every year, Selby Jennings produces a bonuses and salary survey report to provide empirical data for the financial sciences and services industry. The report equips clients with insights and strategies needed to h…
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Episode 366 - S16E23 - Surrendering Noah (ad at 29:00)
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1:32:19We wrap up season 16 with the big finale: Surrenduring Noah. The episodei is bad. But it also seems like everyone knows the episode is bad. Olivia makes decisions for reasons. And Matt can't name a single city outside of Canada. Aviv insists on a new game: Guess the Froot Loop color... Follow us on Bluesky and now Instagram!…
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