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The seven mental disorders most prevalent in financial services
Financial services professionals are under pressure. In an environment where bankers are vilified, job prospects are increasingly limited and the prospect of redundancy looms large, mental health issues are becoming ever more common in the financial sector. In fact, according to research released this week from Legal & General, depression and anxiety in the financial […]
Why other people are getting jobs and you’re not
Gore Vidal famously said that, ‘whenever a friend succeeds, a little something in me dies.’ Much the same might be said when a friend – or ex-colleague – finds a new job and you don’t, especially if you’ve had the misfortune to be out of the market for a long time (or maybe just out […]
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Don’t pander to Gen Y or promote too quickly, says PwC partner
Generation Y or “millennial” finance professionals, those who entered the workforce after 2000, are clamouring to climb the career ladder. But employers risk promoting them into senior positions too quickly, said Alywin Teh, a consulting leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Singapore. Teh is a partner in charge of financial services consulting and also leads a team […]
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 […]
How to Get an Accounting Job at the Big Four
If you’re looking for a job right out of school, it’s slim pickings. The unemployment rate for recent graduates in the U.S. is hovering around 14%, nearly double that of the overall rate. In Europe, it’s even worse. Accounting firms offer a rare bright spot; entry-level employees continue to be their lifeblood. If you want […]
Eight interview questions that could crush your career in Asia
If you’re looking for a job in Singapore or Hong Kong, get set for a grilling. Banks in Asia aren’t hiring many overseas-based candidates right now, and foreigners face more interview rounds and tougher interview questions than ever before, according to 13 senior human resources professionals who attended a recent eFinancialCareers round table in Singapore. […]
Ten Mistakes Rookie Financial Services Recruiters Should Avoid
Succeeding as an entry-level recruiter is no easy task. I know because I was one. Stumbling through confusing terminology while asking all the wrong questions, typically to all the wrong people. Mistakes get made – lots of them. Junior financial services recruiters have a harder time than most. The complexity of the roles, the sophistication of […]
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 […]
How female bankers handle their househusbands: a user’s guide
If you’re a woman and you want to combine working 70-hour weeks in a financial services job with raising a family, you will probably need one of two things: copious nannies, or a man-about-the-house. Based upon our conversations with female bankers, househusbands, rather than nannies, are increasingly becoming the mode of choice for keeping things […]
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