Home Library Register Sign in
 Forums  > Careers  > Good Headhunter  
     
Page 1 of 2Goto to page: [1], 2 Next
Display using:  

omd


Total Posts: 258
Joined: Apr 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-06 23:41

I see we have a "Shady Headhunter" thread.  So, here is a good headhunter.  I last spoke to her two years ago or so.  She never got me a job, but was very helpful to me in the process.  She knows a lot about the math and computer science of quant/trading.  She has good recommendations for books and she was a great coach for those like me who wasted their lives studying pure math and needed to ramp up.

http://www.martingaleinternational.com/4436.html

I am somewhat known on the forum and I think people know this is not spam, but if this should be deemed trash, then it will end up there I guess.
yo

doobs


Total Posts: 730
Joined: Jun 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 00:04
Didn't she make peter Carr's old website? I chatted with her once, she was nice, but not really on the trading side of things

IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 00:13
Hey omd,

Great idea. I also know a really great HH who found me my current job. She lives in California, but does most of her business with NYC.

I don't really want to send a bunch of spam her way so I won't post her info here, but I'm more than happy to pass it to people I know.

Eric

doobs


Total Posts: 730
Joined: Jun 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 00:22
I think there is only one female quant recruiter that lives in CA and does most of her business with NYC...and if you have been in this business for a little while you should know who she is...lol
She is also not on the trading side of things -right?

Edit: IAE, shouldn't you be at the beach now?

IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 00:31
Edit: IAE, shouldn't you be at the beach now?

Yes, as a matter of fact I have lots of reasons to be celebrating right now. Although I didn't go through a HH this time, I just received a very attractive job offer PartyChug Beer

Edit: TGIF!!

Have a great weekend!

doobs


Total Posts: 730
Joined: Jun 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 00:38
Heading back east?
Now I get all that talk about liquidity...lol

Congrats!

IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 00:40
No way. So Cal. Here to stay Cool

doobs


Total Posts: 730
Joined: Jun 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 00:43
Let me guess!
Are you heading
LT 25 miles north
LT 40 miles east
LT 60 miles south

of where you are?

DrTarr


Total Posts: 254
Joined: Jan 2006
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 01:57

Well which ever one of those executives in the video offered you a job, you should take it  You do have a speacial purpose.......... 

 

the weekend
The Delux Electric Monk

Martingale
NP House Mouse
Total Posts: 2527
Joined: Jun 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 04:36
you moved again, IAE?

IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 04:46
Looks like it Martingale dude Beer

It's been two years. By Wall Street standards, that is pretty long isn't it? Tongue out

Martingale
NP House Mouse
Total Posts: 2527
Joined: Jun 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 05:38
congrats, what are you going to do next, feel free to email me about details, you know, some times i feel two days should be the standard

tabris


Total Posts: 1010
Joined: Feb 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 05:44
wow, congrats IAE.
Dilbert: Why does it seem as though I am the only honest guy on earth? Dogbert: Your type tends not to reproduce.

FreeBoundary


Total Posts: 89
Joined: Feb 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 17:23
Congrats, old time neighbor in Jersey city :)
Grigori Perelman is my hero

IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 18:03
Thanks dudes Beer It's nothing you quant kung fu experts should be impressed with, but it represents a good move for me at this time I think Worship

pj


Total Posts: 2031
Joined: Jun 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 18:06
Your modesty is very impressive.
Congratulations! Party
BTW you should definitely try and take some sort of holiday... good for the soul. (Donal Gallagher)

IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-07 18:20
By the way, it seems the identity of my good HH is not so mysterious after all. I didn't realize she is so well known! Smiley

It's deserving though. She's pretty awesome. Although she didn't have many opportunities in So Cal, she still met with me and bought me dinner as we discussed career strategies. Don't know too many HH's who would do that. Here's to you Deborah! Beer

doobs


Total Posts: 730
Joined: Jun 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-10 21:41
IAE,
HHs started to hit me up for your present gig ! lol
Having seen your quant programming, Discrete Stoch Fin skills on NP, I think they should look for a reeel weight lifter instead -right? Unless they are willing to payup? Then I can act as a recruiter myself...lol

Energetic
Forum Captain
Total Posts: 1381
Joined: Jun 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-11 05:30
Eric, congrats! Applause.

Re: your HH friend, I used to like her too and recommended her to friends several times. A few months ago when I started looking I called her and gave her my updated CV. She said she knew a hiring manager in a big name IB with an open position and she'd submit me there right away.

I'm experienced enough by now so I was working with a few guys at the same time so I was pretty busy. At some point I remembered her and asked about that position. She responded: "Oops, I dropped the ball." I have no more patience for people who drop the ball. I dropped her.
For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple and wrong. - H. L. Mencken

IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-11 06:02
Thanks Energetic dude!

Without knowing the full story, it sounds like you might have been a little quick to judge. She could have given you some BS story about how she submitted, but they weren't interested, etc. I'd rather have someone who made a perfectly understandable mistake who admits to it, than some joker who could care less and will tell you whatever you want to hear. She was probably juggling > 10 candidates at the same time (and for good reason). C'est la vie. Sounds like things worked out though and you've moved beyond having to deal with these jokers Smiley

Out of curiosity, does anyone know a good HH for HK? I've written NS, but no response yet *nudge*

doobs


Total Posts: 730
Joined: Jun 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-11 06:04
except she gave me the exact same line "Oops, I dropped the ball."
Check your email I will be sending you some HH info on HK

Happyas
Certified Headhunter
Total Posts: 375
Joined: Dec 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-11 11:02
Ns is at his desk, but is far, far too busy to post online ;-)
ho hum

NS
Certified Headhunter
Total Posts: 263
Joined: May 2006
 
Posted: 2007-07-11 11:47

Eric - congrats on the move Smiley, I've sent you an email.

I'm thinking you probaby mailed me at my old email address, pls note the change of contact details in my profile as I also moved firms recently.


IAmEric
Phorgy Phynance
Banned
Total Posts: 2961
Joined: Oct 2004
 
Posted: 2007-07-11 16:20
Thanks NS Beer Yes, that explains it. I've responded to your correct address now Smiley

HeatOilTrader


Total Posts: 393
Joined: Jan 2005
 
Posted: 2007-07-13 17:01
IAE - Your video has become quite a hit around here...One of my partners has quickly formed a habit of playing it as soon as he gets to the desk, every morning...There could be many worse ways to begin the day...
Even cavemen knew it was a dumb idea to burn your food for fuel.
Previous Thread :: Next Thread 
Page 1 of 2Goto to page: [1], 2 Next