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An invaluable tool for the executive seeking a job in Silicon Valley.

Looking to work in Silicon Valley or the information technology industry? What better place to begin than with this guide to the more than 1,800 executive recruiters across the country who deal exclusively with this sector. Listed are each recruiter's name, address and phone number, areas of specialization, and average salaries offered. This helpful resource includes information on opportunities for both seasoned professionals and for beginners anxious to jump-start their careers, as well as the fundamentals of rsum and cover letter preparation and interviewing.

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Useful if you're creative
Published back in 1998, a lot of the information in this book has long since gone out of date.There have been at least two area code changes since publication, and many of the recruiters have left to go to other companies.

Nonetheless, if you get a little creative you can still find plenty of local recruiting firms that are willing to talk to you based on the contact info in the book.

My two biggest complaints about this book:
* Recruiters are listed by individual's name, not company name.This makes it extremely difficult to look up a firm.
* Despite the title, this book is not specific to firms located in Silicon Valley...or even in California.There are firms listed from all over the US.

It's a decent reference book, but it could use a lot of improvement.

Disappointing
This book really has nothing in particular to do with the Silicon Valley recruiters.It is just a list of recruiters from all over the country.It is not what the title claims to be.

it's a good book
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Where to Look and Who to Call for Help in Your Executive Job Search.

Finding a top-level job in today's crowded, competitive market is tough. But it can be rendered less stressful and more manageable with the aid of executive headhunters and placement specialists who can assist you in locating —and securing —the job of your choice. Job Seekers Guide to Executive Recruiters provides in-depth listings for more than 5,200 executive search consultants. Each listing includes full name, address, and phone number, as well as lowest and average salary ranges, industry specialization, function specialization, and recruiter classification. You'll also find expert advice on:

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CHRISTOPHER W. HUNT and SCOTT A. SCANLON are the principals of Hunt-Scanlon Publishing, a leading publisher of directories and newsletters for executive recruiters, human resource professionals, and job seekers. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Madison, James. Hunt, Gaillard and James Brown Scott. TheDebates in The Federal Convention of 1787 Which Framed theConstitution of the United States of America. New York: OxfordUniversity Press, 1920. xcvii, [1], 731 pp. Reprinted 1999 by TheLawbook Exchange, Ltd. LCCN 98-51911. ISBN 1-886363-77-3. Cloth. $110.Part I contains the texts of the antecedents of the Federal Conventionof 1787, including the Resolution of the General Assembly ofVirginia... to Recommend a Plan for Regulating Commerce, Proceedingsof Commissioners to Remedy Defects of the Federal Government... andbiographical descriptions of those individuals involved in theConvention. Part II contains James Madison's notes on the text of thedebates of the Federal Convention, by date, and an appendix containingtext of relevant documents. Part III includes various related textssuch as the text of the Constitution, text of documents proclaimingits ratification by each of the thirteen colonies, text of the firstten amendments and related resolutions. There is an index to Madison'sNotes of Debates and Appendix thereto. "Every American who wishesreally to understand the principles of the Constitution should, ofcourse, read the Notes of Debates in the Federal Convention made byJames Madison." Warren, The Making of the Constitution vii-ix. Marke,A Catalogue of the Law Collection at New York University (1953)381. The inclusion of the attendant documents make this volume avaluable source for the reading of Madison's notes. ... Read more

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Where to look and who to call for help in your Wall Street job search.

As the hottest employment sector today, financial services is full of opportunities for anyone looking to enter or move within the field. It's simply a matter of finding them. Executive headhunters and placement specialists can facilitate your search, helping you not only locate the job of your choice, but secure it as well. Job Seekers Guide to Wall Street Recruiters provides in-depth listings for almost 2,300 executive search consultants who cover the financial services arena, from Wall Street to all other major financial centers throughout the country—and the world. Each listing includes full name, address, and phone number, as well as lowest and average salary ranges, industry specialization, function specialization, and recruiter classification. You'll also find expert advice on:

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Customer Reviews (6)

Vault.com has more up -to-date contact info
Try Vault.com for more up-to-date, 2003 info than is contained the this 1998 book.

A solid starting point
This book is not a how-to manual for landing a job on Wall Street.Just as the title says, it is simply a guide to the recruiters.Scanlon and Hunt have broken the book into three parts for your reference.

First, the introduction and chapters 1 through 3 are not quite part of the book.If you look at the page numbers, roman numerals still greet you.This should show you that it is not the primary focus of the book.The introduction tells you about recruiters and job searching in this field.In the first three chapters, some good information from the authors explain resumes, cover letters, and interviews.Knowing how the recruiters think is always a leg up on the competition.

The meat of the book is the "directory."This lets you know the name, title, firm, and address of Wall Street recruiters.Remember that people change jobs and titles fairly often.This information is merely a starting point.Just knowing the companies out there allows me to do some research to make my application that much more appealing.It also allows me to be more knowledgeable in the interview.Use the information to find the current recruiter.Don't assume the listed name is still in charge of recruiting.

The last part is not as helpful.It breaks down the field into four parts (generalist, financial services, insurance, and venture capital).Here, the authors index names with company for the recruiter with a more specialized function.This will allow you to finetune your search, but given that people change jobs, the information here is less helpful than the addresses.

This book is a good starting point for your quest for a job on Wall Street, but alone, it will not be of use.It is merely a solid starting point to find out who is out there recruiting.

Save your money and buy a newspaper instead
What a waste of money!After sending about 160 letters to the various recruiters listed in this book, about 90 were returned as undeliverable due to firms out of business and people moving to different firms.The headhunter business is extremely fluid and recruiters apparently do not remain with a firm for any length of time.The book also advises people not to call a recruiter on the telephone.This must be an attempt to alleviate the recruiters from having to actually speak to a person without having a sure shot position open for them.The authors must be former recruiters because they seem to write from a recruiter's point of view and not a job seeker's.The book's advice and how-to sections are common sense; anyone with half a brain uses the steps outlined in the book already without having to be told to do so.All that this book accomplishes is to line the pockets of the authors at the expense of people who are looking for valid resources that can assist them in a job search.Ask your Uncle Ralph if he knows of anyone who is hiring and don't give these two useless people,(Christopher Hunt and Scott Scanlon) any of your hard earned money, especially if you're currently unemployed.P.S.the only reason my review has one star is because I wasn't offered the option of no stars.

good source of wall street headhunters
This book is a good source of contact info for wall street headunters.Other good and recommended resources for finance careers are the Vault Guide to the Top Finance Firms, the Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking, and the Vault Guide to Finance Interviews.Also try the harvard guide to finance careers.

very good; also get the Vault guide
This book is an excellent directory of Wall Street search firms.Also get the Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking and the Vault Guide to Finance Interviews, which has actual Wall Street finance interview questions and answers. ... Read more

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In this unique new guide, twenty-one leading headhunters offer their invaluable insight and advice on choosing—and changing—career paths. Experts in the field who have placed some of today's highest-profile executives, the veteran recruiters in Navigating Your Career have each written a chapter, sharing personal experiences and providing sound recommendations. Covering all the bases, these skilled search consultants take you through all the essentials, from starting a job search and interviewing with hiring managers to negotiating compensation packages and integrating into a new company. Along with complete details on international career opportunities, you'll find tips on the hottest industries of the next millennium, including financial services, technology, health care, and consulting. ... Read more

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Advice from leading headhunters for climbing the corporate ladder
There is more than one way up the corporate ladder and the choices are not always easy.In the past, top executives built their careers in a single company or within a single industry.Today, reaching the top often requires one to work for different organizations, in different departments or functions, and sometimes even in different industries.This summary is geared to help those climb the corporate ladder in today's economy.
There are questions that often get asked as one climbs the corporate ladder: Is my career stalled? Should I make the leap to a new industry or function? What do I look for in compensation from my new employer?This book offers answers from twenty-one of America's leading headhunters, including the most prestigious executive search agencies including Heidrick & Stuggles and Korn/Ferry International.Some advice from these agencies includes:

· Learn that while companies are no longer intent on recruiting from with or from their own industries, outside candidates must possess skills that will have a significant impact on generating revenues and cutting costs.
· Know that the most sought after executives are grounded in fundamentals of business but also display superior "emotional intelligence."They also developed people skills, cultural sensitivity, intuition, and long-term perspective.
· Learn why John F. Johnson, chairman of LAI Ward Howell, strongly advices candidates to not push hard for a fancy guaranteed severance package.The underlying message here is to avoid having a new employer question your commitment to your new job.

The authors sees career management as a lifelong process.One must be armed with the right frame of mind, the right attitude, and, most importantly, the best possible information.This book is designed to aid in all these areas. ... Read more

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Steer Your Career to a Higher Level--With Expert Advice from Top Recruiters

With so few mid- and senior-level positions open, competition is tougher than ever in today’s job market. With a slow economy and worldwide downsizing, executive-level job seekers need to rethink and restructure their career plans. In The Career Navigation Handbook, twenty-three leading executive recruiters offer their invaluable insight and professional advice on choosing and changing career paths. With leading headhunters like Gerard Roche of Heidrick & Struggles and Peter Crist of Crist Associates, you’ll get the kind of inside look at the executive search process that you can’t find anywhere else.

The long experience and unique wisdom of these contributors helps you understand the issues you face and take your career in the right direction.From spotting the opportunities that exist to making yourself more attractive to employers, The Career Navigation Handbook covers every vital topic in the job-search process, including:

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