The preparation room
A stronger résumé starts with a clearer story.
Use these role guides to prepare your materials, compare responsibilities, and ask better questions about an opportunity.
Educational guidance, not current vacancies or a universal career ladder. Titles and responsibilities vary by firm. Examples are fictional illustrations, not actual candidates or ESP placements.
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Analyst
Show the quality of your analysis and the care behind your work.
Associate
Make your ownership of the work visible.
Assistant Vice President
Explain the responsibilities behind the title.
Vice President
Connect execution judgment with client and team responsibilities.
Senior Manager
Define your functional remit before comparing titles.
Managing Director
Show the mandate you can lead and the platform it requires.
A confidential search can still have a clear brief.
A generic role guide can explain the type of work without naming a firm. It cannot confirm that a vacancy exists or substitute for an actual role discussion. Ask Richard what may be shared and which details remain confidential.
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