Unintended Consequences of COVID
Most of us have had a fair bit of time to think about the coronavirus. After all, it’s pretty much upended our way of life. The way “things are supposed to be” won’t “be”...
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4 Things COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Our Careers
COVID-19 has changed our world. Yes, that’s a statement of the obvious. But the speed at which it has upended whole industries has taken everyone by surprise. Jobs will be lost that may never...
Loss of Jobs in Finance
Don’t get caught up with your aspirations, training, network, qualifications, experience and so on. Jobs in finance don’t provide guarantees. Life can take you in a different direction. Crises happen. I was looking through...
How to Survive in a Crisis
Ok, this is a rallying cry. This is time to take control of the crazy world in front of you. The coronavirus is impacting. Let’s start with a quote: “Everyone wants to be a...
The Career Dangers of Leverage for a Banker
Most people will see the phrase “the dangers of leverage” and view it in the context of financial leverage. Basically, financial leverage refers to the use of debt to acquire additional assets. By borrowing...
How to Start Side Hustles For Bankers
It’s no surprise that the terms “gig economy” and “side hustle” are becoming part of everyday vernacular. More and more individuals are turning to side hustles, whether through necessity or choice. Don’t expect the...
Citigroup Analyst and Internship Interview Questions
If you’re a graduate or a student that has applied to Citigroup, it’s vital that you prepare well for the analyst and internship interview questions if you make it through to that stage. To...
7 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking
Whether you like it public speaking is an increasingly important part of career progression. Speaking to banking clients, interviewing for investment roles, participating in team meetings and making presentations to the whole equities department...
Why are Diversity and Inclusion Important?
One of the hottest employment trends in banking is the drive for diversity and inclusion (D&I). Even financial institutions in Asia are buying into it, having seen the US and Europe take the lead....
