So you’re thinking about getting the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, a qualification that is sometimes viewed as one of the world’s toughest tests. Before you dive in, here are some interesting facts to...
Everyone’s talking about the “Great Resignation”, which is another unintended consequence of the pandemic. Millions are leaving their jobs. So many reasons have been touted: because of health concerns, a re-evaluation of life priorities,...
Don’t get sucked in by the mission statement. Ignore the free lunches, the happy hour drinks, the fruit made available every Monday morning. The “shared vision” nonsense. Your employer is your employer. Your employer...
An important aspect of mastering your career and money situation revolves around making room to fail at times. Take your finances. True, a maxim of legendary investor Warren Buffett is, “Rule No.1: Never lose...
Females in finance face new challenges. Covid-19 has shaken up plenty of careers. It’s a stressful time for many. But the reality is the pandemic has amplified already-existing market distortions. Some are being more...
The finance industry attracts many smart people. Rocket scientists even. And let’s face it, intelligence can get you far in a banking career. Banks pay for brains. If you’ve earned a Ph.D. in a...
Here we go again. It’s that time of year when we all look back over the good, the bad and the ugly of the previous twelve months. I’m not going to pretend that I’ve...
Are you thinking about being a new year job hunter? When you’re having December downtime, is it a time you start thinking about career progression? You’ve just finished off another bowl of Christmas pudding....
Not every entry-level role in banking will require attending an assessment center. But if you’re looking to win a place on a banking graduate scheme, particularly in Europe, there’s a fair chance that this...
Does job mobility resonate with you? Have you ever thought about working abroad? If you want to stay relevant in the job market, staying internationally mobile can provide incredible opportunities in an ever-changing industry....
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