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Raina
Hello! I am an American currently completing a Masters in Finance degree in France. My coursework has included corporate and managerial finance, portfolio management, credit risk, LBO structuring, fixed income and mortgages, options, futures and swaps. Also, I'm fluent in French and Spanish. Does Citi place candidates in international posts?
62 weeks ago from Citi
Amy Ng:
Hi Raina, Citi is a global organization and you can find ALL of our jobs on our Careers website: MoreHi Raina, Citi is a global organization and you can find ALL of our jobs on our Careers website: http://citi.us/citijobs.
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65 weeks ago
Raina
Hi All. I was interviewed at a small company recently that is looking to launch a database to keep pharma companies aware of what's happening with various pipeline products, ie, where the product is in its development. The woman who developed the database wants to market it to pharma companies, but she's stretched thin. Would social media marketing help her to get the word out about her product? Would so appreciate your insights and help.
Raina:
Sarah, companies would already be doing this if it weren't hugely in violation of Federal laws. You would never market a product in development ...MoreSarah, companies would already be doing this if it weren't hugely in violation of Federal laws. You would never market a product in development that wasn't FDA-approved to consumers. The government would shut you down, your stock price would plummet, etc. No offense, but if it were legal, companies would already be doing it. The SEC, FDA, and FTC would all be on your a--. Think business-to- business marketing, not direct-to-consumer.
If you're a small pharma company with an innovative product, but not enough capital to launch DTC campaigns and the like, you'd want your company to be acquired by a bigger company. The database that tracks products in development could only ever be a b2b product. Hope that makes sense. If you want to learn more about the pharma world, pre-consumer, let me know. I'd be happy to chat.
114 weeks ago
If you're a small pharma company with an innovative product, but not enough capital to launch DTC campaigns and the like, you'd want your company to be acquired by a bigger company. The database that tracks products in development could only ever be a b2b product. Hope that makes sense. If you want to learn more about the pharma world, pre-consumer, let me know. I'd be happy to chat.
114 weeks ago
Raina:
@Donovan, not looking to pay for advice, thank you. I have some of my own ideas, but if you'd like to talk about it, I'm all ears.
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
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Tariq West
I'm putting together my reading list for the next 6-12 months. Here is what I have so far: http://bit.ly/dmI6dn | Which books do you think are essential to the well-rounding/grounding of a young mind?
114 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Nonprofiteers, Entrepreneurs, Washington D.C. and Bay Area Bunch3 more
Scott Rafferty:
@Mike B. - Didn't know that the Ferriss had popularized Epictetus. It's a great book. I had a college professor give me a copy about several years ...More@Mike B. - Didn't know that the Ferriss had popularized Epictetus. It's a great book. I had a college professor give me a copy about several years ago and told me that book would change my life. It has.
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Raina
Hello! I've read some of the comments saying that we should give before we ask, so I'll be looking at your resumes, and would greatly appreciate any input you have for mine! Thx :)
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Aa0e9L4vCdwBZGhqNHhkajdfMGNqZG5ibmNx&...
Raina:
Thanks everyone for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
@David, I've had real problems quantifying investor relations activities since every day ...MoreThanks everyone for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
@David, I've had real problems quantifying investor relations activities since every day is so different and raising money is something CEOs usually take credit for. Like for the client I helped while in the Senior Associate position to launch a campaign using its customers; it helped the client, which was a cable channel, to stay in a certain market which had 3 million viewers. Investor relations is a day-to-day function that allows companies to raise money and maintain fair stock valuation, but it's rarely a heroic, individual process. You work on a team with the CEO/CFO and it's hard to know what impact anything has because the market's always moving and buyers and sellers never tell you when they're dumping a position and you never know ahead of time why they will sell, or if it has anything to do with you or their agenda. Fund managers NEVER share that information because if they did, I could possibly tell their competitors about that information and impact that manager's strategy. IR is a position where you have to react a lot to what the market's doing, and getting companies in front of fund managers and investment banks IS being proactive. I'm not sure how I'd word that in a way that makes it seem like I'm hyping up what are the expected duties of someone in my position. IR people make sure companies comply with SEC regulations. Also, I can't reveal a lot because of confidentiality agreements I've signed. I've asked a lot of friends in IR for their resumes to see what I can do differently. It's a very tough job to quantify. Honestly, you never really know if what you're doing is working or not. CEOs consider IR to be a necessary evil. It's not a typical advertising, marketing, sales position. What I do is very niche and I've yet to find people who understand it enough to help me sell myself on the resume. So, I'm trying to figure it out myself.
117 weeks ago
@David, I've had real problems quantifying investor relations activities since every day ...MoreThanks everyone for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
@David, I've had real problems quantifying investor relations activities since every day is so different and raising money is something CEOs usually take credit for. Like for the client I helped while in the Senior Associate position to launch a campaign using its customers; it helped the client, which was a cable channel, to stay in a certain market which had 3 million viewers. Investor relations is a day-to-day function that allows companies to raise money and maintain fair stock valuation, but it's rarely a heroic, individual process. You work on a team with the CEO/CFO and it's hard to know what impact anything has because the market's always moving and buyers and sellers never tell you when they're dumping a position and you never know ahead of time why they will sell, or if it has anything to do with you or their agenda. Fund managers NEVER share that information because if they did, I could possibly tell their competitors about that information and impact that manager's strategy. IR is a position where you have to react a lot to what the market's doing, and getting companies in front of fund managers and investment banks IS being proactive. I'm not sure how I'd word that in a way that makes it seem like I'm hyping up what are the expected duties of someone in my position. IR people make sure companies comply with SEC regulations. Also, I can't reveal a lot because of confidentiality agreements I've signed. I've asked a lot of friends in IR for their resumes to see what I can do differently. It's a very tough job to quantify. Honestly, you never really know if what you're doing is working or not. CEOs consider IR to be a necessary evil. It's not a typical advertising, marketing, sales position. What I do is very niche and I've yet to find people who understand it enough to help me sell myself on the resume. So, I'm trying to figure it out myself.
117 weeks ago
David Lapedis:
Hey Raina, upon further clarification it does seem hard to quantify or drill down your tasks and accomplishments. It seems like the hiring manager ...MoreHey Raina, upon further clarification it does seem hard to quantify or drill down your tasks and accomplishments. It seems like the hiring manager hiring for similar positions will understand what you did and what you are capable of. Best of luck in the process!
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Chanelle Schneider
I pray this link works. Lol. I would highly appreciate any guidance on my resume. http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B22vwosAj0WkMGE1Yzc4N2YtYmZhYS00NjAw...
Jeannie Chan:
are you a full time student? if so, I would keep education on top. However, instead of saying how many credits you've completed, just put ...Moreare you a full time student? if so, I would keep education on top. However, instead of saying how many credits you've completed, just put expected degree date.
I find that you have impressive skills, but it's disorganized, and hard to find. Also, I think you need to really think about your job from a third person's POV. To me "Assisted in day-to-day management of two centers on campus (100+ weekly traffic)" means nothing... what is involved in this day-to-day management? I appreciate your attempt to quantify, but that's about 20 person a day, and without context of what's truly involved in a day-to-day management, 20 person a day doesn't seem that many... Does that mean you have to process a 10-page paperwork for each person, or do you just scan their card and wave them through in 2 seconds? See what I mean?
There's also the issue of credibility. You mentioned that you have published articles... what and where are they published? You don't want to seem like you're stretching. Are you published in a newsletter that you print on your own printer and tape to bathroom stall? That could be totally lame. Or that could be totally awesome if you started it and you really got some recognition for it, and built a community around it. But again, without context, it's hard to understand if that's an achievement, or just puffery. If you have legitimate published articles, list date / publication that they're published.
I'm not sure how your research section is setting you apart. Scour the website nowaday is a very common skill. Those databases are probably irrelevant in corporate setting. Also, I'm not sure database research is relevant to SM.
You're underselling your Twitter connections. Connecting with people on Twitter... that's cool, but unimpressive in this day and age. However, your 800+ follower and 55 lists shows a lot more promise. I would quantify that.
117 weeks ago
I find that you have impressive skills, but it's disorganized, and hard to find. Also, I think you need to really think about your job from a third person's POV. To me "Assisted in day-to-day management of two centers on campus (100+ weekly traffic)" means nothing... what is involved in this day-to-day management? I appreciate your attempt to quantify, but that's about 20 person a day, and without context of what's truly involved in a day-to-day management, 20 person a day doesn't seem that many... Does that mean you have to process a 10-page paperwork for each person, or do you just scan their card and wave them through in 2 seconds? See what I mean?
There's also the issue of credibility. You mentioned that you have published articles... what and where are they published? You don't want to seem like you're stretching. Are you published in a newsletter that you print on your own printer and tape to bathroom stall? That could be totally lame. Or that could be totally awesome if you started it and you really got some recognition for it, and built a community around it. But again, without context, it's hard to understand if that's an achievement, or just puffery. If you have legitimate published articles, list date / publication that they're published.
I'm not sure how your research section is setting you apart. Scour the website nowaday is a very common skill. Those databases are probably irrelevant in corporate setting. Also, I'm not sure database research is relevant to SM.
You're underselling your Twitter connections. Connecting with people on Twitter... that's cool, but unimpressive in this day and age. However, your 800+ follower and 55 lists shows a lot more promise. I would quantify that.
117 weeks ago
Carmesha Scott:
I think you should provide links to some of your work (blog, published article, or online portfolio). It would help to "sell" the qualifications ...MoreI think you should provide links to some of your work (blog, published article, or online portfolio). It would help to "sell" the qualifications you are describing and help with credibility that Jeannie mentioned. Overall, I like you format, it's clear, easy to read, and shows a good use of space. Good luck!
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Jonnette Fair
Greeting everyone! I am new to the site and am looking to connect with brazen careerist. I have posted a link to my resume in hopes that you would take a look and give me constructive feedback. I am looking to transition out of education to a non-technical analyst role. Your feedback would be extremely helpful. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AVSS_81TvWM6ZGdtaGt2OWNfNzZmbmNxNWpjN...
Raina:
Why not put a skills matrix at the top of your resume that has your strongest transferable skills listed in a table, and then tailor each of the ...MoreWhy not put a skills matrix at the top of your resume that has your strongest transferable skills listed in a table, and then tailor each of the accomplishments of each job to look like they can be transferred to the positions for which your applying. I mean, as much as you can, focus on making every bullet point and every accomplishment seem as transferable as possible for the new position you want.
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117 weeks ago
Carmesha Scott:
Your technical proficiency could be included under "Research Analysis," as I was reading that section I kept thinking "what type of analysis did ...MoreYour technical proficiency could be included under "Research Analysis," as I was reading that section I kept thinking "what type of analysis did she do? what tools did she use?" I also think that you should show how your bullet points under "Plan Development" were successful, quantifying wherever possible.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Kseniya Popov-Huang
Hi everyone, I am applying to positions in the public policy and public administration fields. Please take a look at my resume. All comments welcome! https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AdMKxDGfAqLEZDZwdzh0Z185OGNnc3pmcmhu&...
Juliana Brodsky:
I agree with everyone's comments above. However, I think you could rephrase the bullet points in the summary section. Right now they read like ...MoreI agree with everyone's comments above. However, I think you could rephrase the bullet points in the summary section. Right now they read like you took them from underneath each job and pasted them under summary. Maybe you could make them a little less specific and leave out the job reference, and put the bullet points you have now with their jobs. I would love to see the database info with the rest of your human trafficking assistant experience. Or perhaps rename the summary section as "achievements"? Also, you might want to think about removing 2nd place in the paper-writing contest, unless it's directly relevant. You have great experience!
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117 weeks ago
Raina:
The first two bullets in your summary read more like accomplishments to me. Why not create a heading "Accomplishments" and put your stand out ...MoreThe first two bullets in your summary read more like accomplishments to me. Why not create a heading "Accomplishments" and put your stand out accomplishments under that? That might be a good way to start off your resume.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
William Pearson
After working with a couple of recruiters on my resume, this is what I've come up with. What do you think? http://bit.ly/bGkd3P
Raina:
I like the Core Competencies section. Maybe instead of an "Objective" start off with an Accomplishments section?
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Carmesha Scott:
Looks great! I agree with Raina, maybe instead of the Objective you can include a strong, attention-grabbing summary, or just go right into the ...MoreLooks great! I agree with Raina, maybe instead of the Objective you can include a strong, attention-grabbing summary, or just go right into the Core Competencies section.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Caroline Ceniza-Levine
why career planning isn’t just for for jobseekers http://thinkasinc.com/career-coaching/career-planning-for-the-content-em... What activities related to career management do you do on a regular basis?
122 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Cathy Dempsey:
Hi Raina,
I cannot argue with you wanting specialized and longer-view attention to your career goals and needs, and your frustration in not ...MoreHi Raina,
I cannot argue with you wanting specialized and longer-view attention to your career goals and needs, and your frustration in not getting that.
Nor would I dispute the fact that you get 'some version of "that's not what I do"' from coaches.
116 weeks ago
I cannot argue with you wanting specialized and longer-view attention to your career goals and needs, and your frustration in not ...MoreHi Raina,
I cannot argue with you wanting specialized and longer-view attention to your career goals and needs, and your frustration in not getting that.
Nor would I dispute the fact that you get 'some version of "that's not what I do"' from coaches.
116 weeks ago
Raina:
Thank you Cathy. I really appreciate your answer to me. You addressed my points and frustration. How does one go about finding a career coach ...MoreThank you Cathy. I really appreciate your answer to me. You addressed my points and frustration. How does one go about finding a career coach who helps with long-term career management? Aside from rapport, how would one go about really quantifying the coach's results? Would the coach know how to work with someone like me? Are the certifications really informative as to a coach's ability? How do you find someone who only works with certain types of people in a certain type of space? How do you NOT WASTE MONEY just trying on different coaches for size? I would have rather spent $3,000 on investments in my IRA or on a trip to attend a friend's wedding, but I decided to invest in coaching. We all only have a limited amount of dollars and there are tons of temptations/necessities competing for that dollar. Why would I go with a coach who condescends to me and makes me do all the legwork for my position when that's exactly the opposite of what I'm looking for? Career coaching is not like personal training at all. Whoever used that analogy is wrong. I have a lot of training in rhetoric, logic, and argumentation, so if someone is going to use a faulty analogy with me just to pooh pooh my ideas, then that type of communication will be handled by my logical and analytical mind and that person should not take it personally at all. I like to clean up errors in logic and reasoning.
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Marian Schembari
What do you guys thinking about only choosing one career? Do you really think it's necessary to pick a field and stick with it? Ex: I'm in publishing but also plan on attending pastry school. I'm not choosing pastry over publishing, I love them both. Gen X and above find this trait flaky. I see it as having a lot of passions. I wrote a post about this (http://bit.ly/7a70Vu) with mixed feedback. What do you think?
Tariq West:
I think it's all about being able to tell a compelling story around the different experiences that you've had such that you set yourself up for ...MoreI think it's all about being able to tell a compelling story around the different experiences that you've had such that you set yourself up for bold upward moves in whatever field you settle in at a given time. I've worked in everything from construction to food service to tech product management but it all makes sense in my head, how these experiences relate to and build on each other.
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113 weeks ago
kimkeen:
i dnt think it is really necessary to stick w one career, i mean i believe in exploring all potential so hw will u know so much about urself and ...Morei dnt think it is really necessary to stick w one career, i mean i believe in exploring all potential so hw will u know so much about urself and what u re capable of if u just stick to one thing? it gets so monotonous and really boring. thats wat i think
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