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Career Advice


Welcome to the Careers forum. This forum is for those who have questions about career paths for those already in and those wishing to enter the investment banking industry.

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08:41 03-07-2010
Bank Of Facebook Graduate Scheme Application Deadline...??
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15:10 10-05-2010
Entrepreneur to Investment Banking - how to?
Honest advice requested please. I'm 26 and have founded and run small businesses sin...
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12:33 06-05-2010
A Masters in Banking & Finance
May i ask, how useful in the real world would a Masters in Banking & Finance be?A...
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12:14 02-05-2010
Change Career from Law
please advise I am a qualified solicitor and want to work change career. i want to wo...
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20:20 11-04-2010
Banking Advice
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02:59 07-04-2010
Best Banks in London
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11:12 29-03-2010
New To Banking
Hi , I am a 18 year old college student currently studying A-Levels in Maths , Busine...
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11:38 26-03-2010
The best (or worst) companies out there...
Hello judgethejob.com is a new community based site that allows users to read and wri...
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18:42 23-03-2010
Finding a factoring job
If you're in invoice finance/factoring/asset based lending there is a new website com...
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18:41 23-03-2010
Finding a factoring job
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11:52 21-03-2010
Free videos on How to get a job in Banking and Finance and be successful!
Anyone who wants to work in banking and finance check out these FREE videos. Really c...
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22:21 19-03-2010
SHL/ PSL paper numerical test...
Hi I am sure most of us are happily capable of enduring the online SHL or PSL numeica...
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20:28 04-03-2010
money
what is the best way to wire transfer money?  What are the safest and fastest me...
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15:45 04-02-2010
Private banking or Treasury
Hi , need some help here . i have two offers , one is in the private banking divi...
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22:43 30-01-2010
asset collateral programm
Our group direct to platform usa like to work with all type asset in PPP we need real...
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18:17 11-01-2010
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Dear sirs/Madam, I have worked as an analyst with of of the investments bank ha...
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21:03 08-01-2010
Fixed Income Knowledge
Dear Sir/Madam I  am a software developer and I need someone who can help...
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20:51 05-01-2010
BG/SBLC for Lease
Dear Sir/Ma,  If you require Leased Financial Instrument and is RWA to work on ...
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15:51 30-12-2009
Day in the Life of anI-Banker
Thought you guys might like this: http://www.face-time.com/day-life/...
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19:56 21-12-2009
How To Make Yourself Marketable to Top Hospitality Employers Worldwide.
How can I make myself marketable to Hospitality employers? Where can I find the bes...
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19:55 21-12-2009
How To Uncover The Best Hospitality Jobs Online.
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02:21 16-12-2009
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13:53 12-12-2009
List of over 125 Investment Banks
Over the summer I made a student a website (www.ibankingcareers.com). It shows people...
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10:30 02-12-2009
Christmas party - a waste of cash?
We've just been told that our office won't be throwing a Christmas party this year an...
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08:04 14-11-2009
mbbs in ukraine
Hi,   Join the world recognized MBBS program in Ukraine.   You ...
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11:00 13-11-2009
67000 jobs in banking to be cut???
Can you imagine that many jobs being cut all at once? Its awful! Well thats what Russ...
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20:05 12-11-2009
Am I mad?
I am 23 and my whole life has been focused around music. When I was 6, I develop...
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14:34 26-10-2009
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hiiii  im a newbie   Recently i got an offer for being a trainee in c...
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17:51 20-10-2009
IB and eu regulation
Hi guys I have a question regarding IB. I am quite new to the investment banking but...
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12:23 19-10-2009
New career
Hi I have been out of a career for 7 years after running my own businesses and tr...
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04:52 02-10-2009
Hello,
I'm new here.. thanks for accepting me in this forum. I would like to meet a lot and ...
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15:39 22-09-2009
CV advice
Hi all, I have just graduated from University and i'm really interested in pursuing a...
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19:44 31-08-2009
Will CertFMM help a non-Mathematical background?
I currently work as a Bond Data Analyst and am two modules into an SII Diploma, but a...
Started by Desii
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02:23 21-08-2009
Career Advice for CFA /Investment Banking
Dear all,I would require some guidance for my career. I am 29 yrs old and being made ...
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02:26 15-07-2009
Risk Analyst
Dear Ones, I want to learn Risk Analysis tools that are famous and job oriented, cou...
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01:02 24-06-2009
A plea for help
Hi, I am hoping that someone here can help a recent Cambridge grad with a f...
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14:30 02-06-2009
Investment Banking Professionals
hi, I am fresh graduate (MSc. Accounting & Financial Management) from Business S...
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10:07 30-05-2009
Will doing a Masters in Invest Mgt help to overcome my weak A-Level Grades when applying to an Invest. Bank ?
'm an undergraduate currently studying at Reading University, Henley Business School...
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11:27 27-05-2009
Good news for job seekers
What is the expected range of salary in a golf career? I would like to get a...
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18:47 28-03-2009
Books to prepare
Hello,I am looking for a book to practice for investment banking.Can anyone recommend...
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18:31 28-03-2009
Resume????
How important is my resume?  Is this the most important part of the int...
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21:56 27-03-2009
Interview Help
Hi, I am thinking of applying to investment banks for graduate positions but&nb...
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19:19 16-03-2009
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11:19 27-01-2009
Consider a career making loads of money (literally)
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13:16 13-01-2009
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09:41 10-01-2009
Do I need a college degree to be considered?
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22:39 06-12-2008
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12:04 28-10-2008
IB internships in UK and foreign graduates
Hi all! I am new here. :) I am looking for IB career (be it intern or analyst p...
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13:01 22-10-2008
need some advice people
Hi everyone Since graduating this year I’ve been looking for a job within Futures/De...
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23:12 19-10-2008
Investment abroad ?
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11:50 16-10-2008
the best advise you can take if you want to ensure your money retains its value
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04:52 01-10-2008
Pharmaceutical sales job?
I am recent college graduate with limited work experience, can I still get a pha...
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12:06 30-09-2008
Pick the best career out of these to break into ER/IM
Hi,I'm a 26y old MSc. Biochemistry currently working in Regulatory Affairs within a n...
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16:18 21-09-2008
Career change
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05:56 19-09-2008
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I do not have a very appealing resume due to my young family.  I only worked par...
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14:10 14-09-2008
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22:49 11-09-2008

Hi i am currently in my second year of A levels at Adams' Grammar School. I would lik...
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19:02 09-09-2008
Career Change
Hi there, I am interested in a career to investment banking. Currently I am employed...
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02:30 03-09-2008
Internship Priorities
Hi everyone,I've been in a back office internship in a large investment bank for 2 mo...
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17:21 29-08-2008
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22:42 26-08-2008
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22:40 26-08-2008
How to equip myself to be an ibanker?... a G7th student..
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22:39 26-08-2008
Can anyone tell me the disadvantages of Distance learning?
Hello friends, I am going to join distance learning course but before joining ...
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22:39 26-08-2008
Starting a Career in Dubai in 2008
Dear All, I have been offered two positions within a top US investment bank: M&A...
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22:38 26-08-2008
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Hi Need some advice to a possible career change (due to likely redundancy?) Firstly, ...
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22:38 26-08-2008
CEFA- Is is worth it?
  Hi everyone! I’m considering studying for a Cefa (Certificate in financial ad...
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22:37 26-08-2008
I have until September before I can ply - What can I do in the meantime
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22:36 26-08-2008
Online Degrees and Career Certificates.
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22:35 26-08-2008
Advise needed for an IT guy
Hello All I am working as a Systems Developer for a financial spread betting firm an...
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22:35 26-08-2008
Are MDs most likely to get the chop if layoffs take hold?
Brad Hintz, analyst at Sanford Bernstein, thinks so. What's your opinion? Check out ...
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22:35 26-08-2008
ABN AMRO Assessment Centre
Hi, I have an AC with ABN AMRO for their banking programme internship in M&A com...
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22:33 26-08-2008
Career switching from IT to Investment Banking
Hi all,Here's a little bit introduction about myself.I am 23 years old, graduated 1 y...
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22:33 26-08-2008
Careers in IB with a Medicine degree?
Hello there.   I was wondering if anyone could tell me what prospects there ar...
Started by vivekroy83
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22:33 26-08-2008
Analyst - Work Ex Limit?
HiHave recently joined the forum – my name is Vivek Roy and I will be reading at Man...
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22:29 26-08-2008
IB or equities?
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22:29 26-08-2008
Looking for a book "Monkey Business"
Hi, all. I am looking for a book "Monkey Business", which talks about the real storie...
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22:29 26-08-2008
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22:28 26-08-2008
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Optionals for Investment Banking Hello Guys,I'm currently enrolled in Sheffield H...
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22:28 26-08-2008
Salary Negotiations
Hi, Just had an interview for a role within the venture capital division of my ...
Started by Tapas
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22:27 26-08-2008
Information of IB course
Hi   If there anybody who can help with information of diploma or certificate ...
Started by infinate
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22:27 26-08-2008
Jobs from University courses
Hey i will soon be finishing high school and moving into university. I have two cours...
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22:27 26-08-2008
starting studying, msc in investment
Hi all, i have secured admission in uni of birm in investment mangement, ha...
Started by aine
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22:26 26-08-2008
Investment Bankig in South Wales
Hi, I'm a recent graduate of the University of Limerick. Graduated last sept with a B...
Started by giampy
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22:26 26-08-2008
Advice Requested
Hi to everyone, I am an Italian banking and strucutred finance lawyer working w...
Started by sagarsmith
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22:26 26-08-2008
bit diferent investment oppurtunities
Hi to you all, I am checking a bit diferent investment oppurtunities, I have about 15...
Started by 4bp
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22:25 26-08-2008
Inter-Dealer Brokers
Hi does anyone have a list of IDBs in london? or do u know where online i can find s...
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22:25 26-08-2008
Jasmine
Hiya~Anyone can give me some advice for assessment centre with Investment banking div...
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22:25 26-08-2008
I applied to Goldman Sachs mid-Sept, and haven't heard back from them yet. Does this mean I've been rejected?
I applied to Goldman Sachs mid-Sept, and haven't heard back from them yet. Does this ...
Started by RonB
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22:24 26-08-2008
The first step
Hi all,I am a postgraduate, having recently completed my MSc Investment Banking from ...
Started by S2K03
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22:24 26-08-2008
Perfect Job
I had been out of work for a year, and I was going to give up hope of finding a decen...
Started by AG
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22:18 26-08-2008
New job problems
i started a new job a month ago and the job is not what was advertised. i was also of...
Started by Dinow
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22:16 26-08-2008
Citigroup First Round
Hey Guys, I just had my first round at citigroup for fixed income capital markets or...
Started by neil_54321
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17:51 26-08-2008
looking to change career
Hi, I'm currently a classical musician, am 36 years old, and am considering the poss...
Started by Stoned
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17:51 26-08-2008
Advice needed - start as an analyst in a bank
Hi, I am a new one to this forum and ask for an advice. I am considering ...
Started by Tigga
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17:50 26-08-2008
investment banking and universities
When it is said that investment banks only hire graduates from top universities, what...
Started by farid
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17:49 26-08-2008
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17:49 26-08-2008
need important advice for banking career!
Hi, i am at the moment 16 and am studying A level's in 6th form. my uncle currentyl w...
Started by Kash
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17:48 26-08-2008
Career in Investment Banking
Hello thereI have been associated with the financial services (mortgages, banking, in...
Started by bissa
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17:48 26-08-2008
Investments Banking and Universities
Dear All,   I have recently graduated from the University of St Andrews and pu...
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17:46 26-08-2008
Interview Cheat Sheet.. anybody bought this ?
Hi, Just came across this material.. Has anybody pu...
Started by needhelp
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17:44 26-08-2008
what sould i need to do
hi,I really need your advice.I am a house wife.I did my bachelors degree(b.tech) in I...
Started by oleg
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13:33 26-08-2008
Getting a job in investment banking with MSc in Finance degree
Hi everybody! I am just wondering, maybe someone wants to share his experience or op...
Started by Brent
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19:28 22-08-2008
Desperately need a job!!!
I'm moving to California very soon and need any sort of job just to get me started. ...
Started by future_i-Ban...
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19:27 22-08-2008
Operations Career Progression
Hi, I'm currently considering a role in IB operations and have secured an internship...
Started by despina
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18:57 22-08-2008
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Hi all, I m new in this forum and i really need your advice. To be honest, i a...
Started by raghuvd
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18:55 22-08-2008
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13:24 04-08-2008
Four Wise Monkeys
Hi Everyone Just thought i would spread the word about 4 Wise Monkeys. Its a great ...
Started by anne45
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15:55 18-06-2008
Stop credit card dept
 Hi, nowadays many people used credit cards. it is necessary to live a easy life...
Started by tom4
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14:44 17-06-2008
Investment bank salaries
For this year           IBD/Corporate Financ...
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04:58 24-04-2008
Seeking a job locator!!!
Hi, I'm looking for networking based job in Texas, I can work on software as we...
Started by alex116
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16:57 30-03-2008
My Banking new website
Hi, I have launched my newest website, it is a blog in the banking, insurance, busin...
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1 reply
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04:00 25-03-2008
Start a nursing agency business
[B]Are You Ready To Discover The Secrets To Making More Money With Your Nursing Agenc...
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01:40 04-03-2008
Professional Nursing Agency Software for Nurse Staffing Software 2008 Edition
The new 2008 Professional Nursing Agency Software for Nurse Staffing Software serves ...
Started by giampy
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12:05 26-02-2008
Advice on Switch
Hi to everyone, I am an Italian banking and strucutred finance lawyer working w...
Started by daveson_clar...
No replies
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05:32 08-02-2008
Learn the Secrets to Start A Successful Nursing Agency Business 2008 Edition!
[B]Are You Ready To Discover The Secrets To Making More Money With Your Nursing Agenc...
Started by firegun_2003
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11:41 24-01-2008
A help asked form another side of earth: badly need your expertises
Hi, everyone here. I am a Chinese straggling here , BUT i do have a big favor to...
Started by Danoe
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10:32 18-01-2008
Danoe
 I am happy to be part of this global idea. I want to ask how can one raise Capi...
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05:44 15-11-2007
Own a nursing agency
Starting or establishing your own nurse agency or nurse staffing agency does not need...
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02:15 18-08-2007
Qualification of CEO's
Hi Guys, I recently did a short research on my blog about the qualifications of CEOs...
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10:25 19-05-2007
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16:18 01-01-2007
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