Searching Smarter
Welcome to the Searching Smarter podcast, brought to you by Selby Jennings. We explore executive search, talent acquisition, and the industries shaping the future. Whether you're a professional seeking your next move or a leader looking for top talent, we bring you expert insights, recruitment trends, and strategies for staying competitive.
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Why Investment Banking Candidates Have the Edge in 2026
In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak with Emily Long, Director of Investment Banking & Restructuring at Selby Jennings, about the shifting dynamics of the hiring market. From the return of a candidate-driven environment to rising bonuses, counteroffers, and the growing role of AI, Emily shares what is driving renewed activity and how both firms and bankers should be thinking about their next move in 2026.
Searching Smarter Podcast: Why Investment Banking Candidates Have...
Emily Long, Director of Investment Banking & Restructuring, joins the Searching Smarter podcast to discuss how rising deal activity, bonuses, and evolving candidate expectations are reshaping investment banking hiring.
Searching Smarter Podcast: How the Leading Banks Are Using AI in...
In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Evident Alexandra Mousavizadeh breaks down what the latest AI adoption and hiring data means for the financial services hiring market.
Searching Smarter Podcast: What It Will Take to Get Hired In 2026
This episode explores how AI is disrupting early-career roles, what professionals want most from employers, and the essential skills companies are now prioritising.
Searching Smarter Podcast: How to Negotiate Salary with Confidenc...
In this episode, Corinne Wilson offers actionable tips to help candidates approach offers with a clear strategy, communicate their worth, and feel more in-control during the process.
Searching Smarter Podcast: Candidate Onboarding Strategies That S...
In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Christine Corson shares actionable onboarding strategies to reduce early turnover and retain top talent.
Searching Smarter Podcast: Resume & Interview Strategies That Get...
From clarifying your next career move to building an achievement-driven resume, this episode is packed with practical advice for candidates at all levels. Learn how to position yourself with confidence to land interviews that matter.
Searching Smarter Podcast: How To Stand Out As An Applicant In To...
Gain a competitive edge in today’s AI-driven job market with insights from LinkedIn’s former VP of Talent. This episode of Searching Smarter shares practical advice on networking, profile optimisation, and modern job search strategies.
Searching Smarter Podcast: Hiring Mistakes Every Financial Servic...
This podcast episode explores how AI is transforming hiring criteria, why visibility still drives promotions, and what return-to-office shifts mean for financial services leaders looking to retain top talent.
Searching Smarter Podcast: Why Many Firms Struggle to Build Real...
Most hiring managers miss real leadership potential in interviews. In this episode, Mike Irving shares what to look for instead - and why confidence isn’t enough. Learn how to hire people who lead, not just follow.
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