Well, I haven't done this before here, but if I can't use this site to at least try to help a friend out, what good is it?

My friend Marty was "downsized" over a year ago from his job as a Portfolio Analyst in the slumping Investment Industry. His time since has been spent in a frustrating effort to find renewed employment. He has done every bit of networking possible - friends, alumni associations, headhunters, phone calls - you name it. Oh, and now blog posts. It's all ended up in frustration. He's either been overqualified, underqualified, just beaten out by someone or the victim of some ridiculous Human Resources SNAFU. Fortunately, his favorable severance package and the fact he moved back home have kept his head above water, but it's time to change that.

Marty is a great guy and someone anyone would want to have on a team. He's a damn hard worker, getting his CFA and an MBA with Honors from Boston University while working full time. He currently resides in Lowell, MA, but is perfectly willing to relocate for the right offer and recently had an interview in the D.C. area. If you need to know anything more, just ask!

His resume in Word format is here. I've just clipped off his phone number, address and last name, but please email him if interested, or forward the resume on to anyone you think may be.

Thank you for your kind consideration!

Oh, I should also mention he welcomes any constructive criticism on his resume format.

Update: Marty has found employment! Thank you for your interest.