A Wall Street Hedge Fund Vet Explains What The Kids He Interviews These Days Are Missing
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This week, OneWire CEO Skiddy von Stade sits down with Steve Ketchum, the Founder and CEO of Sound Point Capital. Ketchum founded the credit-oriented alternative asset management firm after holding several roles at top firms including UBS, Bank of America, and Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette (DLJ).
In the interview, Ketchum talks about how he came to found his own firm, and points out what he thinks a lot of recent graduates he interviews are missing today — the ability to think for themselves.
When hiring, he explains, “I look for evidence that a candidate is able to fend for themselves…have an assignment and go off and figure it out, as opposed to needing feedback or oversight every minute of the day. And frankly, I do think, having been in the business of hiring people for the last 15 years, I do see that skill set—the ability to be a self-starter—I see that on the wane…Today being able to show…a potential employer that you are a self-starter is hugely important.”
Aside from being a self-starter, Ketchum also says any hire he makes has to be trustworthy and able to market themselves.
“As I look back…getting on the right career path is part art and part science. The science part of it is creating a network and making it a numbers game…And the art is trying to figure out how to market yourself.”
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