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David Kochanek is the Publisher of JobSearchDigest.com and its related services for Hedge Fund Jobs, Private Equity Jobs and Investment Banking Jobs.
Mr. Kochanek leads the Job Search Digest team to create a one-of-a-kind investment career website. JobSearchDigest.com serves a large group of members by providing a human-edited investment jobs database for Private Equity, Hedge Fund and Investment Banking professionals. Job Search Digest has created industry specific compensation reports and niche career resources to make an investment job hunt more effective.
Mr. Kochanek brings 20 years of professional experience including project management with a top 10 consulting firm, executive recruiting, website design and company turnarounds.
Since 2002, Job Search Digest has provided web-based career services catering to investment professionals. JobSearchDigest.com serves its members by providing a human-edited investment jobs database for Private Equity, Hedge Fund and Investment Banking professionals. Its database provides the best picture of hiring in the industries in which it covers. The company provides unmatched convenience to its members, saving them time and providing the most comprehensive database of private equity, investment banking and hedge fund jobs. The privately held company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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2010 Report Shows Big Differences in How Small and Large Funds Approach Compensation.
SAN DIEGO, CA, January 14, 2010 — A report released by JobSearchDigest.com, publishers of Private Equity Jobs Digest, reveals that private equity and venture capital firms take very different approaches to compensation based on the size of their funds. The report indicates that professionals in private equity jobs, continue to receive lucrative compensation, with the average cash earnings coming in at $208,000 USD — down from last year’s reported average. But the averages do not tell the whole story. Read more on Private Equity Compensation Report
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In the midst of financial industry compensation reform efforts, report shows that 46 percent of hedge fund employees will see their pay increase again this year.
SAN DIEGO, CA — December 11, 2009. A report published by Job Search Digest, publishers of Hedge Fund Jobs Digest, revealed a disconnect between fund performance and hedge fund compensation. The third annual industry survey of hundreds of hedge fund managers and employees, in mostly privately held firms, showed that bonuses continue to rise despite 45 percent of respondents reporting fund losses. Read more on Hedge Fund Compensation Disconnect
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The Beginners Guide to Private Equity Jobs provides an essential resource to help early career professionals navigate their private equity job search.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Nov 18, 2009. Job Search Digest, a web-based career service company that provides listings of investment jobs in niche markets, has published “The Beginner’s Guide to Private Equity Jobs.” The educational guide gives an overview of the private equity jobs search process, what skills are required, typical responsibilities, and gives a step-by-step guide on how to approach the job hunt for private equity careers.
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Private equity and venture capital are not immune from financial market woes. Job security concerns are widespread due to difficulties in raising future rounds of capital.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Jan 21, 2009. The 2008 report suggests the current fund raising environment is driving concerns about job security for private equity and venture capital insiders. A report released by www.JobSearchDigest.com, publishers of Private Equity Jobs Digest, today revealed that private equity and venture capital are not immune from financial market woes. Job security concerns are widespread due to difficulties in raising future rounds of capital. Read more on Private Equity Compensation Report
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2008 Survey results suggest hedge fund employees saw writing on the wall with a 68 percent increase in satisfaction despite a small increase in compensation
SAN DIEGO, CA — December 3, 2008. A survey conducted by Job Search Digest, publishers of Hedge Fund Jobs Digest, today revealed a shift in the hedge fund industry. Given the current state of the market, the results tell an interesting story and show that key players in hedge fund careers knew trouble was on the horizon earlier this year. Read more on Hedge Fund Compensation Report
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Findings Suggests Firms Are at Risk of Losing the Talent War
SAN DIEGO, CA — December 5, 2007. A survey conducted by JobSearchDigest.com focusing on the private equity and venture capital job market, revealed key insights into compensation and personal life balance. Designed to help private equity and venture capital players better manage their careers and aid fund managers in differentiating their firms, the survey revealed that experienced, well-paid industry players are not satisfied with what their firm is currently providing. Read more on Private Equity Talent War
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Survey Results Suggest High Expectations and Turnover
SAN DIEGO, CA — October 31, 2007. A survey conducted by Job Search Digest, a job search website focused on the Hedge Fund industry, revealed some insights into the world of hedge fund compensation. Significant bonuses and high turnover, the survey suggests, extends to workers on both sides of the Atlantic, including London. Read more on Hedge Fund Turnover
