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"There is a mismatch between the way companies like to hire people and the way graduates and young professionals like to get hired."Paul McCormick has represented a half dozen of the biggest names in the banking world in his 30 years as a fixed income trader. Now he...
Terry Duffy, Executive Chairman & President , CME Group – My Road and the Industry Challenge
"Take a deep look at where you could possibly go...and if you don't do that and take the near-sighted approach, you'll be sorry." When starting your career, it's best to think about where each opportunity can take you, rather than being envious of your peers. Terry...
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