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Deutsche Bank internship cover letter tips
It’s vital that you make the most of your Deutsche Bank internship cover letter, as your chance of going to the next stage of the firm’s selection process depends on it.
CIMA: tips for a successful career in finance and management accountancy
We spoke with Abbie Percox, a Finance Graduate at Network Rail, about what management accountancy involves, how to combine work and studying for accountancy qualifications, and where her CIMA qualification could take her.
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Can I get into finance without a finance degree?
It’s possible to get into a finance career with any degree subject, though this is easier with some employers than others.
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From Big 4 to start-ups, training as an accountant can lead to a stellar career in finance
Meet the business shakers, the technology shapers, the dream facilitators and the path makers – all of whom hold ICAEW qualifications. It’s time to kick out old stereotypes and find out where modern accountancy can take you.
The Big 4’s entry criteria and your graduate job application
All the Big 4 firms have made significant changes to their academic entry requirements in recent years, giving hope to students whose applications in previous years would not have got through initial screening. How will these changes affect your chances of getting employed by EY, Deloitte, KPMG or PwC?
Assessment centres: putting would-be accountants to the graduate test
Most accountancy and professional services firms use assessment centres to select the best graduates. Here's what happens and how you can tick the big box called 'impressing recruiters'.
10 key facts to know about CIMA
Want to learn more about CIMA? Here are 10 things you should know about this professional body for management accountants.
Statistician: job description
Statisticians collect, analyse, interpret and report on data.
The qualities that make a Clifford Chance trainee
Could you be a trainee at Clifford Chance? Yes. If you are ambitious, resilient and innovative, you’ll find your place at Clifford Chance no matter what your background or work history.
Dynamic Clifford Chance is transforming the legal internship experience
Find out how this global and award-winning law firm is breaking down barriers to a legal career and seeking out brilliant interns and trainees, regardless of background.
Tips for a graduate technical CV: template and advice
Putting together a good graduate technical CV is no mean feat. Take a look at our template CV and our breakdown of how you could structure yours.
Interview question: Why do you want to work in financial services?
Job interviews can be frightening, especially for students or recent graduates entering a competitive field like finance. "Why do you want to work in financial services?" is one of the most often asked, and difficult interview questions. Though it sounds straightforward, this question often causes candidates to falter since it requires an intellectual response than a surface one.
