Drexel Hamilton isn't your average Wall Street firm. Founded by Lawrence Doll, a commercial real estate executive who was wounded in Vietnam, the institutional brokerage is spending 20% of its expenses on housing, educating and training disabled veterans for careers in finance, the New York Times reports.
The firm has helped 21 wounded veterans get positions at banks and brokerage firms such as J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. If a veteran can't find a position at another bank, Drexel Hamilton will hire them.
So far, Drexel Hamilton has prepared 30 wounded veterans for executive finance positions. With overall unemployment over 8% in the U.S., veterans' plight stands out. Nearly one-third of young male veterans were unemployed last year. (NYT)
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Some Swiss bankers are playing it safe and sticking close to home this summer. If they venture outside the country, it's easier for them to be arrested and extradited if they're suspected of assisting with tax evasion.
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Tell Me More (Business Insider)
When you're asked to talk about yourself in a job interview, hone in on what you think the person interviewing you wants to hear about.
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(Nothing's) Above the Law (wtnh.com)
A man calls 911 to complain about the way a deli is making his sandwich.
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