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A day in the life of a merger and adquisitions professional Jan 25, 2012 Being every recent MBA graduate dream, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) position in investment banking is highly competitive and extremely demanding. The main responsibility of the M&A expert is to advise companies on mergers (uniting with another company) or acquisitions (buying out another company). Top investment banks will focus on big deals which would rarely be below $100 million and in some cases reach billions.

Stop looking only in your back yard! Jan 25, 2012 The employment situation is bad. Pessimistic analysis predict a loss of nearly half a million positions in finance and banking between 2011 and 2012. However, it is amazing how unlikely it is for people to change their long lasting habits and to find creative and alternative ways to look for a job outside both of their comfort zone and possibly comfort geography.

Where to get my first job Jan 25, 2012 Predictions about the job market in 2012 vary greatly, however, one thing is certain – the job market as we knew it has changed irreversibly. This might be good news for recent MBA graduates or seniors who are looking to set foot in companies through the traditional way – internships. 74% of employers surveyed in a recent US campaign, will hire MBA candidates (up 16% compared to 2011). They also expressed intentions to increase the number of hires among their internship base and another 39% are considering to start a paid internship program as soon as possible. One third of the companies are further looking to increase the entry salary of new hires, while the rest are planning to maintain the same levels as in 2011.

Typical Interview Questions We So Often Fail to Answer… well Jan 13, 2012 A job interview suggest that a candidate goes prepared to shine above the competition and demonstrate strengths while explaining how they are continuously improving the existing weaknesses. However, the recruiters have 3 questions up their sleeve that make all of us grudge.

You Have Never Been More Important Jan 13, 2012 As the job market is becoming increasingly complex and no one is certain where the next opportunity or challenge will occur, it is becoming more and more important to be able to successfully and continually brand yourself in the professional world. It is that branding that you will be showing during your interviews and it is exactly it which will succeed or fail to convince the recruiters you are right for the job.

Is Asia losing its charms? Jan 9, 2012 While early 2011 looked very promising for the Asian finance and banking employment sector, it seems that 2012 will lead to a significant slowdown in recruitment and important restructuring in some of the biggest banks and corporations on the continent.

Do you want to work in finance? You will have to invest in education Nov 25, 2011 In these times of crisis, corporations scrutinize even further their balance sheets trying to cut costs and optimize resources. This is left to the financial department – from the accountant to the risk managers or the credit specialists, whatever the sector is there is a growing need for specialists in finance and banking.

Finance & Consulting Day Nov 4, 2011 Growinfinance.com, together with one of the top Spanish business schools and financial recruitment company Global Risk Professionals, organized the first of its kind Finance and Consulting Day.

Finance and Banking Jobs in the 4th Quarter Sep 15, 2011 Following the recent financial turmoil, corporations seem to have slowed down hiring significantly. With the recent huge job cuts announced by HBSC and other giants in the industry, smaller players have also become cautious. Most internationally renowned banks are likely to focus on cutting costs rather than hiring new personnel until the end of 2011. Recruiting experts predict that even in growing markets, such as Asia and the Middle East, any significant increase in personnel will not happen before February 2012.

The Finance World During the Summer Sep 9, 2011 While many have decided to take their time and relax during the hottest months of the year, it seems that there have been significant developments in the finance and banking recruitment sector. While the end of the spring seemed to be bringing in the ray of light at the end of the tunnel, the summer has been market with significant shifts in recruitment needs and an even further divide between the East and the West in terms of employment opportunities.

Summer Internships II Jul 21, 2011 To get a summer internship in a one of the top banks in the world you would need to start planning almost a year prior to application.

The Value of a Summer Internship Jul 7, 2011 Summer is at the door and many undergraduate and graduate students are looking for internships. Getting an internship in a respected finance institution is usually a long process which starts early in the year and requires hard preparation and tough selection process. Many business schools have a Career forum put in place where business meets academic and banks are able to choose among the best candidates.

The EADA Finance & Consulting Day Jun 30, 2011 EADA, in collaboration with Growinfinance.com and Global Risk Professionals recruitment firm, is organizing the first of its type Finance Day on the premises of one of the top 4 Business Schools in Spain.

Internship Goals Jun 16, 2011 The importance of on-the-job training or internships as a highly effective means of developing competent job skills has long been recognized. Many employers feel that young graduates lack the practical experience at a workplace, making candidates with internship history much more desirable.

Finance and Banking Hiring Tendencies for the 2nd Quarter of 2011 Jun 6, 2011 The global finance and banking sectors’ tendency of increase in hiring remains valid even after the first quarter of 2011. Reputable agencies suggest that 51% of the employers in the US are planning to hire even more employees in the second half of the year then they had done in the first six months, in a wide variety of sectors, including banking. Half of the companies which are looking to increase their employee base, say they would do so with up to 10%, while another third, expect a rise anywhere between 10% – 20%.

What does it mean to be a Financial Analyst? May 25, 2011 One of the important reasons why graduates and young professionals decide to proceed in the finance or banking fields is the potential for relatively fast and substantial growth within an organizational hierarchy. Nevertheless, this process is neither fast nor secured making it mandatory that any young specialist sets clear objectives and goals as to how they would plan to get there. For example, consider the position of a financial analyst.

Finance Competency Based Interview May 5, 2011 It is very common that during some stage of the selection process of a position within the finance and banking sectors, you are invited to a competency based interview. As we already discussed, a competency interview aims to reveal patterns in your behavior to be used as a primary indicator of future actions.

Are you ready to face the finance interview? Apr 26, 2011 Do you know what movement of the yen/dollar rate has been in the last year? What is happening with the financial situation in Portugal? Who the CEOs of the Big 4 in Finance consulting are? Why would you work in an investment bank rather than in an insurance company? Would you invest in a 5 star restaurant in the center of Rome or in several smaller ones around Italy?

For students and graduates: FAQ about internships in finance and banking Apr 6, 2011 In the past few months, the expert recruitment team of Growinfinance.com has completed several specialized career seminars in top business schools and universities.

How to get hired in a hedge fund Mar 30, 2011 Although demand is high, requirements remain challenging and candidates – numerous.

Hiring in the Hedge Fund industry Mar 22, 2011 Hedge funds are hot this year. Well over half of the surveyed hedge funds studied by Barclays Capital are looking to hire.

Finance & Banking expansion in Asia Mar 17, 2011 What are the recruitment predictions for the Asiatic market?

Finding a job in the Finance and Banking Sectors in Europe: not a mission impossible Mar 10, 2011 Looking into the recruitment trends this year it appears that the finance and banking sectors would remain rather conservative with regards to the hiring of new people, especially in Europe.

The BRIC countries and Africa offer competitive packages but lack qualified candidates Mar 2, 2011 Qualified specialists, particularly in finance and banking, are very sought after in the BRIC and some of the African countries, recent surveys done by international organizations show.

Assessment Tests to Expect When Applying for Banks and Big Corporations Feb 23, 2011 Assessment tests form part of a large part of the job interview processes, especially in larger companies. Such assessments are currently used by over 80% of the Fortune 500 companies in the United States and by 75% of the top companies in the England.

Don’t Let Your Interview Skills Get Rusty Feb 3, 2011 Do you remember how much effort you had put in getting ready for that dream job interview?

Improve your online job search even further Jan 19, 2011 Here are some tips and tricks to get your job search efforts more productive:

CV Mistakes You Do Not Know You Are Making Jan 11, 2011 You have sent numerous CVs yet you do not seem to be getting the positive response you are looking for.

Should You Consider Changing Your Job? Jan 5, 2011 Changing your job at a time of crisis might lead you in a tricky situation, especially if you are not particularly unhappy with your current employment.

2010 Growinfinance Summary Dec 29, 2010 2010 has been a very meaningful year for Growinfinance.com.

How to Job-Hunt When You are Employed Dec 23, 2010 As the end of the year is approaching maybe you have decided to look back on your life and see whether you have reached the objectives you had set for yourself.

Help your friends discover financial career opportunities in Growinfinance Dec 14, 2010 The complicated economic situation has led to many companies cutting down on workforce, freezing salaries and unifying job functions to reduce head count.

Looking for a Job During the Holiday Season Dec 8, 2010 Many job seekers face what they might consider a lack of interest by the recruiters during the holiday season.

Salary Negotiations Dec 1, 2010 Salary negotiations probably remain one of the toughest parts of the interview to do.

What you need to know before writing a Creative CV Nov 24, 2010 Creative CVs are predominantly used in jobs of advertising, marketing, media, graphics, etc.

Writing a successful CV Nov 4, 2010 Think of your CV as your business card which will get you to the interview. This is the primary function of your CV – to serve as your Brochure to sell you.

Interview Questions IV Oct 21, 2010 What are some of the most important trends do you see in our industry?

Interview questions III Oct 14, 2010 We feel that with your record you might be overqualified or too experienced for the job…

The most common and the most difficult job interview questions II Oct 6, 2010 What makes a great interview question response.

Education Pays Off Sep 28, 2010 Not a guarantee, but a big step up

The most common and the most difficult job interview questions Sep 23, 2010 In the following several weeks we will share with you the experience of our team of top recruiters about what makes a great interview question response.

What to expect during the Group Interview – Part VI Sep 14, 2010 During a Group interview recruiters meet simultaneously with many candidates.

What to expect during the Practical Interview and the Panel Interview – Part V Sep 8, 2010 This week’s article includes advice for preparing for the Practical Interview and the Panel Interview

What to expect during the Stress Interview and the Competency Interview – Part IV Sep 3, 2010 This week’s article includes advice for preparing for the Stress and the Competency Interviews

How Original is Too Original? Aug 26, 2010 We recently told you the story of Alec Brownstein, the young copywriter in search for a job. Instead of sending CV he bought Google Ads for the names of the heads of the companies he was targeting.

What to expect during the Open Interview and the Structured Interview – Part III Aug 19, 2010 This week’s article includes advice for preparing for the Open and the Structured Interviews

What to expect during the different types of interviews you could encounter – Part II Aug 12, 2010 Before you enter the interview room you should have a very clear idea what type of interview you would be subject to.

How to prepare for your first interview – Part I Aug 5, 2010 All the effort you have put in preparing your CV it is only aiming at one specific goal – to get you an interview.

First company contact Jul 29, 2010 You have been contacted by the company you sent your application to. They call you or send you an email. What and How do you need to prepare for this first contact?

How to Follow Up on Your Job Application Jul 21, 2010 We talked about how to do a qualified job search in the previous article. Now what’s next?

How to do a qualified job search Jul 9, 2010 What is the most important thing to consider when you are looking for a job? Your target must be very clear.

CV Writing Tips V - Additional information Jul 1, 2010 Our last article on CV writing tips, talks about other sections to complete in your CV: IT skills, languages, other skills, hobbies and interests, and references.

CV Writing Tips IV - Education Jun 22, 2010 Education is another key element in your CV, which can help you stand out from the crowd.

CV Writing Tips III – Work Experience Jun 16, 2010 The next section of your CV is called Experience and would give an overview of your work history.

CV Writing Tips II - Let’s now go over the basic CV outline Jun 10, 2010 This week’s article includes advice on the CV sections: Personal Details, Profile Summary, Career Objective and Skills.

CV Writing Tips I - Why is it recommended to use a standard CV form? Jun 2, 2010 According to a recent research, the average recruiter only spends 20 to 30 seconds glancing at a CV, which means that you have to grab their attention very quickly indeed.

GrowinFinance enters Top Universities and Business Schools in Search for Talent May 24, 2010 Growinfinance.com has a vast experience in attending a wide variety of graduate career related events in top business schools and universities in Europe and the US.

Growinfinance.com attended ESERP Employment Forum 2010 May 21, 2010 Growinfinance.com partnered efforts with the business school ESERP to help young professionals plan their employment strategy step by step.

Growinfinance invited to lecture in front of top graduate students in the University of Girona May 17, 2010 Growinfinance.com was invited last Thursday by the University of Girona to bring insights of careers in the current finance and banking sectors to their top graduates, who later responded to the lecture with great interests.

Growinfinance.com joins forces with IAFM Feb 16, 2010 Growinfinance.com today announced a partnership with The International Academy of Financial Management, a well established professional association.