IR careers: How to navigate the investor relations hiring frenzy

The first video in a new series on the IR profession

Over the last two years, hiring activity in the IR industry has exploded, driven by factors such as a surge in IPOs and companies reassessing their needs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this video interview, Smooch Repovich Reynolds, founder and CEO of Smooch Unplugged, discusses how IR professionals can make the most of this environment and offers advice to senior management on securing the right candidate.

This is the first episode in a new video series focused on helping IR professionals achieve their career goals. If there’s a particular topic you would like to see discussed, please email [email protected].

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