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September 17th, 2008 — Economy, Employment, Investment Banking, Investment Banks, Jobs, Layoffs, Lehman Bros., Lehman Brothers
UK lender Barclays has released a statement that said it is considering whether to hire employees from Lehman Brothers’ European operations, in the wake of its agreement to acquire the failed investment bank’s U.S. broker/dealer business.
Barclays Capital, the lender’s investment banking arm, has cited the equities and equity capital markets businesses as probable target areas. Bank management is looking to capitalize on an opportunity to bring new talent on board from the U.K. and Europe.
The statements from Barclays will give hope to many of the 4,000+ who were employed by Lehman’s London offices.
June 16th, 2008 — Economy, Education, Employment
Ah June!
The time when all across America, college and universities are turning out freshly minted graduates headed into the workforce.
There was a great article in the NY Times over the weekend by Ron Lieber offering advice to young people taking their first “real jobs”.
It touches on things like why you should have health insurance, what to do when filling out your W-4, and how to start saving now in your 401(k) for retirement.
It’s worth a read if you’re just starting out, or know of a graduate who is: A Primer for Young People Starting Their First Job