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10 tips for getting hired when nobody seems to be hiring
For anyone who has been searching for a financial job for more than a few weeks, the dreary and continued drain on time, effort, energy and spirit make it sometimes difficult to stay with it. You begin to wonder if you’ll ever get a job. Is anyone even hiring? To break the spell, there are [...]
What’s the right way to retain your superstar staff? We ask two psychologists
In times like these, it’s no surprise that fat bonuses and generous salary increases aren’t exactly plentiful in the financial sector. Just recently, Citigroup’s chief executive, Vikram Pandit, had his cushy US$15m pay package shot down by shareholders. Given that purse strings have tightened considerably, how can firms retain their top performers sans fat monetary [...]
Guest Comment: Be the first to volunteer and the last to complain – this and other tips for managing a career in financial services
Even in the current age of crisis, the financial industry remains an attractive proposition for many graduates. Whether it’s the investment banker lifestyle, the thrill of taking on the markets with someone else’s money, or even just the opportunity to work in a dynamic and prestigious sector, the choices you make throughout your career will [...]
The dangers of being ubiquitous and four other job-hunting essentials for experienced bankers
Senior bankers (read: SVPs and above) haven’t been exempt from redundancies at the various banks over the last few months. If you’re a seasoned person on the prowl for work, here are a couple of quick pointers. 1) Be discerning The banking circle is a small one where everyone knows everybody, especially if you’re higher [...]
Guest Comment: Retention? It’s about YOU, not your employer. Here’s a simple guide to avoid being a victim of your job
I was having a casual chat with a colleague about the usual drudgery of the mundane work that managers often throw our way, when he said something that struck me: “It’s ok, I’ve been through six bosses in five years”. There’s something to learn here from what he said; an angle that is seldom explored. [...]
Employees are “products” – if you don’t invest in your personal brand, you will fail in the marketplace
I’ve spent quite a bit of time working in and consulting for consumer products companies. These businesses invest a great deal of capital – both human and dollar based – into the brand equity of their products. They want to associate their drink or snack with a good time and happy memories. If they have [...]
The Runaway MBA: How to escape the nice but useless person who wants to corner you at a networking event
I am a social person. I love to talk, and as a result, networking comes fairly easily to me. I love making connections and introductions, especially when I am engaging with interesting people. I believe in being polite and in common courtesies, even in uncomfortable and useless situations. As I age, I find myself contending [...]
Don’t scream because your job’s over: Five tips on how to cope when you’ve just been retrenched
Your world is crashing down as your line manager tells you that you’ve been made redundant. Much as it may be tempting to let loose an expletive-filled rant and be dragged kicking and screaming out of the building, don’t. Paul Heng, founder and managing director of NeXT Career Consulting Group Asia, has some advice for [...]
Guest Comment: Why it’s important to talk in numbers, not percentages. This and other tips for negotiating comp with a new employer
You saw a position advertised, you were curious, you investigated, they met you, you like each other and now it’s getting serious. HR or the recruiter flat-out asks you what your wage expectations are. What would you do? Naturally, you want the best deal possible, but go too high and they may write you off. [...]
Guest Comment: The three things you should never do while networking
As you will know if you have read much at all on the best method of finding a new job, networking is invaluable. A large majority of new roles come not from recruiters, not from online applications, but from candidates’ networks. To the uninitiated, networking may seem little more than chatting with friends and mentioning [...]
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