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Six qualifications to help your employability in 2013
With the financial sector job market in such dire straits, now’s the time to be thinking of going back to school. Assuming the idea of professional qualifications appeals, which ones are likely to help you find a new job in 2013? The ACA It’s a little ironic that people with the qualification from the Institute […]
How to unearth highly competent headhunters – Guest Comment
If you’re trying to move into a new job, a recruiter or headhunter can be a great ally. On the other hand, dealing with a recruiter can be very frustrating. The biggest complaints I hear from candidates are about the lack of recruiter feedback – particularly if they’ve gone all the way to second or […]
CFA or MBA, or both? – Guest comment
It’s the classic question - CFA or MBA? Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer. It’s a very tricky thing to compare a CFA charter and an MBA – they’re fundamentally different creatures addressing different disciplines. When you study an MBA at an elite school, you will benefit from networking and the brand name of that institution. When you […]
GUEST COMMENT: Your lifestyle is switching off your frontal lobes
This is a stressful time to work in the financial services industry. And in times of stress, it’s very easy to firefight – to prioritize short term needs and neglect your health. Everyone knows the value of exercising the body – lose weight, healthier heart and lungs, stronger bones, more flexibility, improved circulation…When we exercise, […]
Five steps to extraordinary productivity – Guest comment
Almost however you look at it, employees of investment banks are going to have to do more with less in future. There is going to be less money to go around and there are going to be fewer employees. There may also be less business, but if this is the case you will need to […]
Five Best Ways to Handle a Bad Bonus: GUEST COMMENT
It’s bonus time again, a time of anxiety and a time of hope. Some may be high-fiving their colleagues – but inevitably some will be unhappy with the news. The question is: if you’re disappointed, what’s the right way to handle the situation? 1. Pause The first thing to remember: don’t react immediately. No matter […]
The top five MBAs for financial services
Earlier this week, we looked at the Madrid-based IE MBA, after IE itself ranked top of the Financial Times’ list of European business schools. If you study an MBA at IE, the FT says your postgraduate compensation should increase 139% – but as we pointed out, very few MBAs from IE go on to work in […]
The Three Secrets of Successful Banking Interviews
If you want to get a job in an investment bank, you may think it behoves you to demonstrate your prowess with spreadsheets and your ability to charm clients. This would be wrong. By far and away, the most important thing investment banking interviewers are looking for is cultural fit. A new study by Lauren […]
The jobseeker’s guide to Christmas
A guide to Christmas job-seeking right now may seem a little like a serving of mince pies in August, but Christmas is coming very soon. We’re already in Advent. In two and a half weeks we’ll be in full Yule. Now is the time to work out your festive re-employment strategy. Alternatively, simply follow the […]
GUEST COMMENT: A word of warning for anyone considering pursuing large employers through employment tribunals
The following (long) article has been written by Eli Lederman, the former chief executive of the trading platform Turquoise, which was taken over by the LSE in 2009. In 2011, Lederman sued the LSE for unfair dismissal, a claim that Financial News says was conceded by the LSE prior to the hearing. Lederman also contested the […]
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