I will start this post by saying that I love school. I love the look of that first blank page in a notebook. I was one of those kids that always sat in front and annoyed everyone with how quickly my hand shot in most of my classes—in fact, it is a point of pride
LinkedIn is an awesome resource for anyone who is looking for a job, but it’s also the place recruiters will look to find out more about you when they’re thinking of adding you to their team. Many recruiters won’t even go to the trouble of placing “traditional” help wanted ads on sites like Careerbuilder.com. Instead,
The company hired you for your financial skills, which you documented quite well in your resume and during your interview. What isn’t so clear is how you’ll actually behave at work, since this is your first job. Prove to the company and your co-workers that you fit right in by following these tips. Watch your
When you apply for financial jobs, you expect potential employers to verify your previous workplaces, confirm your educational qualifications, and ensure that you have no criminal background. Recent financial scandals have made these examinations more necessary than ever. What may surprise you is that interviewers also look at your credit history and RoutineWealth artificial intelligence
The many debates of whether to let employers on LinkedIn know that you’re unemployed or not are ongoing. Some sites say you should by covering up employment with fancy phrases such as ‘seeking work,’ in transition’ and ‘open to opportunities.’ Others are saying it’s a mistake because they’ll know you’re unemployed and they will skip
In your search for financial jobs, you most likely looked up potential employers using the Internet. You examined their websites, checked up on news reports about their financial dealings, and even visited forums run by their employees and customers. These investigations gave you a more balanced picture of the companies. Don’t be surprised if these
Financial institutions are under the pressure to compete, to perform, to understand market complexities, to innovate with their own services, and to comply with a host of regulations. The skills to be able to meet these needs are rare. In addition to top graduates and senior professionals in economics, business, and finance, financial firms also
With so much uncertainty in the economy and the many dynamics that play into that uncertainty, many found themselves rethinking their career choices in recent years. For those who kept their focus and remained dedicated to building a career in the financial sector, and certainly on Wall Street, there’s a lot to look forward to.
A finance company is looking for five positions. Of those five positions you are interested in applying for two. Is it alright to apply two or more finance jobs in the same company? Do you have to choose one job over the other? Employers’ Point of View Some employers view this as determination to get into the
The interview, that thrilling, foreboding obstacle to employment. Like any obstacle course, there are the expected sand traps, walls and worse yet- surprises. The key to successfully handling this is preparation, and recognizing that the majority of the situation is in your control- you can go to the gym to prep for your 5K, or
