Our advise for early career professionals and graduates
In a recent Financial Times article advice is provided to young people and career changers who want to enter the finance and banking sector. As part of this article, Nicoll Curtin featured in the financial sector and banking careers part.
Our UK Team Lead offered valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in these competitive field. In the article, the importance of developing a strong work ethic, seeking out new opportunities to learn and grow, building strong relationships, and focusing on transferable skills are strongly emphasised. He also encourages individuals to take advantage of training and development programs to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry.
The article highlights the changing landscape of the banking sector and the growing interest in fintech. It's noted that applicants considering a career in financial services no longer have to come from traditional finance backgrounds. He advises job seekers to tailor their CVs and covering letters to the roles they seek, highlighting their projects, hobbies, knowledge, and achievements.
Networking is also essential in this industry, and it is recommended that being open to taking recruiter calls as it will give individuals an indication of the market and available options.
The article also highlights the growth in investment banking, wealth management, and insurance. It is also suggested to students interested in combating financial crime to consider studying programming languages for coding, such as SQL or Python, as well as spoken languages like Mandarin, Arabic, French, or Spanish.
Overall, practical and valuable advice is provided for those looking to succeed in the finance industry, and his insights are sure to be helpful for anyone looking to make a career change or enter this competitive field.
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