<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Career Rockstars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Career Rockstars]]></description><link>https://www.career-rockstars.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:55:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.career-rockstars.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Dangerous 48 Hours in Hiring]]></title><link>https://www.career-rockstars.com/post/the-most-dangerous-48-hours-in-hiring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">33e51b81-0c2f-46df-a266-83c6d88bd0ae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0a787_04c78701f83442a9be606b3bb067cb88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_819,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexis Alvarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Busy Deal Sheet Doesn’t Always Build a Better Investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I look at the VPs and Principals I’ve placed on the buy-side over the years, there are always a few common denominators that separate the truly high-performing — and easily placeable — from those who are solid but not quite breaking through.]]></description><link>https://www.career-rockstars.com/post/a-busy-deal-sheet-doesnt-always-build-a-better-investor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3b3442df-8e48-4979-9847-8bec15e91eb9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:29:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Alvarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Overlooked Career Advantage Candidates Aren’t Using — And Why You Should Start Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do I stand out in a crowded space?]]></description><link>https://www.career-rockstars.com/post/the-most-overlooked-career-advantage-candidates-arent-using--and-why-you-should-start-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">45b1c6d3-2b1d-4425-8383-248ca5bc0d89</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:25:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Alvarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh the Humanity! How to Reclaim Your Power After a Hard Chapter on the Buy-Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[The buy-side is full of incredible people doing extraordinary work but it’s also a space that demands a lot. Long hours, high expectations, questionable work cultures and constant pressure that can make even the most ambitious professionals question their balance, their health, and sometimes, their worth.]]></description><link>https://www.career-rockstars.com/post/oh-the-humanity-how-to-reclaim-your-power-after-a-hard-chapter-on-the-buy-side</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2c8fb8a0-7ccf-4384-81c3-a055098c5167</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:21:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Alvarez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the buy-side still right for this next chapter of my life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candidate: "I think I need to leave the buy-side."]]></description><link>https://www.career-rockstars.com/post/is-the-buy-side-still-right-for-this-next-chapter-of-my-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bbffefcc-f5da-4d56-8cd3-39185f515f27</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:13:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alexis Alvarez</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>