UK
Six audacious CV lies that usually work
Your CV is one of the only opportunities you have to sell yourself to a prospective employer, but there’s a fine line between embellishment and outright lying. Financial services professionals are attempting to stretch the boundaries of reality on their CV, however. Research by employment screening firm HireRight shows that nearly 60% of resumes it […]
Frighteningly impressive résumés of junior bankers in the 2nd tier
We’ve noted on several occasions that the sort of person who gets a junior job in an investment bank these days has a frighteningly impressive CV. Take the 2012 analyst class at J.P.Morgan in London, most of which has completed multiple internships, speaks multiple languages and has multiple degrees. J.P. Morgan is indisputably a top tier […]
Nine stupid mistakes that commonly kill cover letters in Australia
If you’re an international candidate looking for a finance job in Australia, you face an uphill battle against both locals and expat Aussies returning home. The cover letter you email to recruiters or hiring managers in Australia is usually the first thing they read. Don’t let your chances of snagging a role Down Under fail […]
The post-lunch slump is the best time to apply for a new job
It always helps to beat the rush hour, and applying for a new job is no exception. With most recruiters taking just seconds to review each CV, it’s important to send your application when it’s likely to get the most attention. Based on average global application numbers to jobs advertised on eFinancialCareers per hour, the […]
Eleven expert tips to get yourself headhunted in Asia
It’s always better to be the recipient of a headhunter’s call than badger them yourself, particularly if you’re trying to make a first move into Asia. Banks increasingly want to hire locals, not foreigners. Here’s how to get on the radar of a search firm in Asia. 1) Get a local referral If you have […]
Stop sending out your toxic CV!
Next time you prepare to send out your CV in application for an exciting banking or financial services job, stop. Step back. Your CV may be doing you a disservice. Financial services recruiters say they’re frankly swamped with CVs which they’re disposing of straight away. If your CV is toxic, it will be relegated to […]
Eleven ways to get your resume past a recruiter in Asia
Recruiters in Singapore and Hong Kong are spending much of their time fielding enquiries from candidates in the US, Europe and Australia. But many such job seekers are rejected after just one phone call, email or glance at a CV. Employers in Asia are prioritising local hiring ahead of relocating foreigners, especially junior ones. If […]
Eight tips for a killer banking resume
One of the quandaries of producing a top quality CV selling yourself effectively without resorting to clichés. Terms like ‘innovative,’ ‘team-player’ and ‘strategist’ are enough to turn the stomachs of most recruiters. If you’re not innovative to think of another word for innovative, then you have a problem. Choosing the right words is important because […]
Ten words that should never appear on a banking CV
You’re applying for jobs in financial services and you’re trying to assemble the perfect resume. The definition of perfection will vary depending upon the job you’re applying to: the best résumés are usually tailored to particular job descriptions. However, there are also some universal rules of CV writing – and there are some words that should never, […]
Ten ways to rewrite your resume for a role in Asia
It’s getting more difficult for Westerners to find jobs in Asia as cost-conscious employers look for local talent. Now more than ever, you need to make sure that the recruiter or employer who first reads your resume doesn’t trash it after seeing that you’re based overseas. But writing a good CV for a job in […]
Follow eFinancialCareers
What is RSS?
