Thursday, September 29, 2011

eNewsletter: Four employers; four awful interviews

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Hiring and pay trends in banking, finance and securities 29 September 2011
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Candidate Blog: Four types of employers; four awful interviews. Come experience the pain of my Singapore job search
If there is such a term as an "avid job hunter", I would definitely fit the description perfectly – not that I take pride in being one. After dozens of interviews for an analyst role with financial institutions, small setups, boutique funds and corporates, I can safely say that I have met many people from different background at different levels.
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Here's what DBS is doing about retention: Interview with COO Samantha Mark
Samantha Mark, chief operating officer of DBS Singapore, speaks to eFinancialCareers about the bank's retention strategies.
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A survival kit for woman starting out in investment banking
Young girls who've achieved the best grades from the highest-rated universities are walking into jobs in all the top-tier banks and corporates. They are attracted by work that is challenging and prestigious and that holds the promise of generous rewards.
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Tricky interview question: When you run, do you take the same route every day, or a different one?
The interviewer asked me what my interests were outside of work. I casually mentioned a few things, such as travelling, reading, camping and running. When I said running he fixed me with a look and said: “Ah, so when you run, do you take the same route every time, or a different route?”
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Career CPR: I'm a returnee with an MBA, but after five months searching for a front-office job I'm not getting anywhere
Although you regularly hear about the talent shortage in China's financial sector, the surprising reality is that Chinese returnees like me find it hard to get a job. I graduated with a MBA from a UK business school earlier this year and have been looking for a front-office role in an investment bank since May.
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