Banking & investment
Applications & interviews for this sector
If you want to get a job, start with an amazing application: it's your first contact with an employer so discover how to make a good impression. To help you avoid application gaffes, three recruiters share their pet hates.
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An interview with a finance employer is your chance to confirm the positive impression you've already made in your applcation. With some advance preparation, an enthusiastic outlook and a map of where you're going, you'll be ready to impress on the day.
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You can't tell exactly what questions you're going to be asked in an interview, but there are some common questions that you're likely to encounter. Three recruiters explain why they ask these questions, and what they want to hear when you answer.
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A case study exercise is a common part of a finance assessment centre, whether you are applying for a banking, financial services or accountancy vacancy. We give you advice on how to tackle it, using a genuine investment banking-style case study to help you know what to expect.
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Once you've made it through the first interview, an assessment centre is the likely next step. Whether you're doing aptitude tests or group exercises, this is your chance to make your mark. Find out what you could expect and how to succeed...
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It may seem like a dream come true but juggling a number of job offers from different finance employers can be tricky. You don't want to appear unprofessional so follow our tips on accepting or rejecting job offers with style.
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Some employers in the banking and investment sector (particularly niche or boutique firms) ask candidates to submit a CV and a covering letter. In this age of online application forms, we hope you haven't forgotten the basics of crafting a winner... but here's a reminder!
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Stuart Ord, an assistant director in the M&A advisory team at ABN AMRO, swaps roles and takes a seat on your side of the table to answer some of the questions you could expect to face at interview.
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Advice from individual recruiters
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