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by Strangy
May 18th, 2006, 12:16 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: head hunters
Replies: 15
Views: 107692

head hunters

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: DYQuoteOriginally posted by: DCFCWe're evil, ncompetent, and people want us dead.That being said, we're marginally less evil and incompetent than the rest, and some people only want to break our legs.No wonder DCFC's cat logo comes with only three legs BTW, what should ...
by Strangy
April 7th, 2006, 4:43 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: if using a headhunter/sellerto get a a first quant job, how is he paid?
Replies: 3
Views: 111576

if using a headhunter/sellerto get a a first quant job, how is he paid?

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: sirAlfredhi,i have now finished to upgrade my mathematics to the financial requirements.would you consider to use a headseller to find a first quantitative job?how is he paid? I mean how the retribution negociation is made in the case he has a job to offer?thanks.Essent...
by Strangy
March 22nd, 2006, 10:31 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Headhunter
Replies: 1
Views: 113974

Headhunter

Owned by a guy called Troy Grady. Great name!
by Strangy
March 17th, 2006, 4:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Do you feel you have enough sleeping?
Replies: 46
Views: 120279

Do you feel you have enough sleeping?

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: samudraSleeping is a very serious topic and along with nutrition and exercise regimen the most important factor for maintaining good health. If you are not sleeping properly then I will consider it a very serious health problem. Unfortunately there is no quickfix for in...
by Strangy
February 15th, 2006, 3:42 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Vote for your favourite or most hated headhunter
Replies: 125
Views: 208091

Vote for your favourite or most hated headhunter

Age discrimination legislation kicks in in Q2 this year in the UK
by Strangy
February 2nd, 2006, 10:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Worst Marketing Idea in History
Replies: 16
Views: 121653

Worst Marketing Idea in History

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: farmerThis doesn't sound bad at all. What am I missing? I am guessing a devil ray and a tarpon are both kinds of fish, and this is a hockey team in Florida? If I actually looked this up, score one for the owner.I wonder if a tarpon isn't the same thing as a kingfish? In...
by Strangy
January 13th, 2006, 4:21 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Commissions
Replies: 2
Views: 122829

Commissions

Either: Retained Search - Set fee paid in thirds for taking on job, shortlisting and deliveryContingency - set percentage of your eventual basicNamed search - lower set percentage of your eventual basic.
by Strangy
January 12th, 2006, 3:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Catholic Education Minister brings sex offenders into schools
Replies: 15
Views: 124383

Catholic Education Minister brings sex offenders into schools

Patricia Hewitt can go too
by Strangy
January 11th, 2006, 2:55 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: How do IB firms hire staff people (i.e. janitors, delivery people, etc.)
Replies: 3
Views: 123669

How do IB firms hire staff people (i.e. janitors, delivery people, etc.)

They will get all their cleaning guys from an outsourced cleaning firm, ditto for security and the estates manager will hire janitors from somewhere like Hays
by Strangy
January 5th, 2006, 4:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: bin laden
Replies: 7
Views: 126560

bin laden

QuoteOriginally posted by: ErrrbQuoteOriginally posted by: TraderJoe They should wipe the whole family out. Bad genes.Not before they all pose undressed, family picture.Sick Serb
by Strangy
January 5th, 2006, 4:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I love lists...
Replies: 23
Views: 138776

I love lists...

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: mamaThe Ten Indian Commandments 1.Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect. 2. Remain close to the Great Spirit.3. Show great respect for your fellow beings.4. Work together for the benefit of all mankind.5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. 6...
by Strangy
January 5th, 2006, 4:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: International Economics & Politics
Replies: 6
Views: 125080

International Economics & Politics

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: madmaxAround UK, you have LSE/Oxford and then Essex is also quite reputable.Switzerland, there is HEI graduate center (International Studies) in Geneva.In US, you have obviously Harvard. In NYC, there is Columbia, and I personnally think that New School for Social Studi...
by Strangy
January 5th, 2006, 4:45 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: phone interview with Bloomberg LLC
Replies: 28
Views: 155084

phone interview with Bloomberg LLC

It is hard to sack someone off after 3 minutes of face to face chat. Simple as.
by Strangy
December 20th, 2005, 12:18 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: why all the jobs are in London/NY?
Replies: 30
Views: 129982

why all the jobs are in London/NY?

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: JQuoteOriginally posted by: TraderJoeQuoteOriginally posted by: JWill the financial center in Asia be in one of cities in mainland China in 10 years?Well, you've already got Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing competing with the likes of Tokyo and Singapore. Recall Hong Kon...
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