About the book
Hiring for the best-paid entry-level jobs in America, at top investment banks, consulting firms and law firms, is the subject of Lauren A. Rivera's study. Built on scores of in-depth interviews and firsthand observation of recruiting at prestigious firms, it shows how employers at every stage define and judge merit in ways that favor applicants from economically privileged backgrounds. Rivera traces how ideas about talent, including what it is and what signals it, are rooted in social class, and how displaying the qualities these employers want requires economic, social and cultural resources from applicants and their parents. The study challenges the belief that college equalizes opportunity and that the job market is a level playing field.
Facebook content strategist Angela Pham said it shows how top legal, financial and consulting jobs are filled through a process tilted unfairly toward the wealthy, and added that she reworked her resume and now interviews candidates more thoughtfully because of it.
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Angela Pham (Content Strategist/Facebook)
An academic exploration of how coveted legal, financial, and consulting jobs are filled, which is frustratingly unfair and tipped in favor of the wealthy. But every chapter offers lessons that any job seeker can benefit from. I reworked my resume because of this book. I interview candidates more thoughtfully now, too.
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