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Market Report: A New Chapter for Financial Services
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Open for Business: Frankfurt Launch
5 months agoSelby Jennings strengthens its market leading talent solution and accelerates growth by launching an office in Frankfurt.
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From High Rise to Home Office: How to Virtually Onboard New Talent
over 2 years agoThe financial services industry in Switzerland is currently being tested by the current spread of COVID-19 – like most of the world. While some industries slow down, some are booming more than ever. With the country in lockdown, most financial professionals will find themselves working from home for an uncertain period of time. As a hiring manager, this poses new challenge...
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How to Hire Successfully Using Video Interviews
over 2 years agoDuring the Covid-19 epidemic, many of us in Switzerland are grappling with a new reality. Whilst the last few weeks have been some of the most testing in recent times for those in the Financial Services industry, securing the best talent remains a high priority for a number of our clients and demonstrates they are committed to ensuring that their businesses are affected as ...
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The Ultimate Guide on Passing your Virtual Interview
over 2 years agoAs the coronavirus epidemic continues, regulations of the Swiss government on social distancing mean more of us will be working from home. During this time, it is more likely that you will be asked to take part in a video interview when applying for financial services roles. Though most video interviews take place using a webcam, anyone with a smartphone is able to take par...
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Scientifically Proven Ways to Beat Blue Monday
over 2 years agoWith the festive spirit of December faded away, the lack of daylight hours can make January a tough month to stay motivated. Many financial service professionals tend to stay in the office to hide from the Swiss cold, reducing access to sunlight, fresh air and exercise levels even further. If today is leaving you feeling particularly down, you might be affected by Blue Mond...
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After the Crash: Banking and Financial Services Outlook
over 2 years agoSeptember 2018 saw the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers - often portrayed in popular culture as the high profile starting pistol for the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). During the aftermath, banking and financial services were put under intense scrutiny and continue to be subject to incredible levels of political intervention, commentary, enhanced re...
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9 in 2019: The Financial Stories that Shaped the Year
over 2 years agoThis year saw the 21st century in its final throws of adolescence. A government shutdown, low unemployment, record stock market highs, and continuing trade wars all played a role in shaping 2019’s financial markets and economy. In a world of 24 hour news, recounting what happened yesterday, let alone at the beginning of the year, can be a challenge. The final year of the de...
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How to Resign Your Job and Leave on Good Terms
over 2 years agoSometimes, getting a new role is the easy part when you are seeking to make a next step in your career within the Swiss banking and financial services sector. The really tricky part is how to approach resigning your current role in a way which ensures you leave on good terms. When leaving your role, don’t hand in an official resignation of notice stuffed with complaints an...
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5 Steps to Convincing Your Boss That a Sabbatical is a Good Idea
over 2 years agoDid you know that 34% of the “100 Best Workplaces in Europe” offer paid sabbaticals, according to the Great Places to Work Institute? With this number ever increasing, there's no better time to bring up the conversation with your employer. Asking for a career break is rarely easy, but a sabbatical offers more than a chance for you to recharge. Time away can be a vital oppor...
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How to Look Beyond the CV to Find the Right Talent
over 2 years agoHiring managers working in the Swiss banking and financial services sector are looking for candidates who can provide an exceptional standard of service, and often require highly developed skill sets and plenty of relevant experience. However, it can also pay to consider those candidates who don’t quite reach the high standards in your job description, but instead hold the ...
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How to Find Out Your Co-Worker's Salary
over 2 years agoThe Swiss Federal Statistics Office places the banking and financial services sector as one of the highest paid industries in Switzerland. Its thriving private and investment banking sector means there are plenty of opportunities to harness your skills and build your career. If you are currently feeling undervalued, or are not receiving performance related bonuses, it pay...
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How to Make a Great First Impression in Your New Job
over 2 years agoWinning an exciting new role within the high quality banking and financial services sector in Switzerland is a brilliant new opportunity, but it is vital to make important choices to make a stellar impression on your first day of your new role. Rather than sitting quietly and taking in all of the new information, it is important to introduce yourself to all of your new co-w...
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How to Reject a Candidate and Gain a Brand Advocate
over 2 years agoHiring exceptional candidates for roles within the banking and financial services sector in Switzerland can be a long and tiring process, and any hiring manager will be rejecting a large number of talented candidates for a popular role. It is vital to make sure these candidates are treated with respect and communicated with politely, as they have put a lot of effort into y...
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How to Make the Perfect Job Offer
over 2 years agoThe Swiss banking and financial sector hold a reputation for providing a world-class service. Many choose Swiss private banks to manage their money due to their attention-to-detail, personalised service and lead on fintech innovations such as blockchain. This reputation has been achieved through companies hiring the creme-de-la-creme of talent from across the globe. Nearly...
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How to Decide if a Job Offer is Worth Taking
over 2 years agoReceiving a job offer within the lucrative and high quality Swiss banking and financial services sector is more often than not a reason for celebration. However, there are many pros and cons of a role to consider before you say ‘yes’ to a job offer. It is important to take note of your immediate ‘gut feeling’ when you receive a job offer. Are you passionate about making a ...
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How to Survive a Marathon Interview Process
over 2 years agoHiring within the Swiss banking and financial services sector means sourcing the best candidates across the globe who can upkeep the sector’s reputation for world-class customer service and confidence with the latest technologies. This means that hiring decisions need to be smart, and require the input from several stakeholders within an institution. Candidates applying f...
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How to Deal With a Toxic Co-Worker
over 2 years agoWorking in the banking and financial services sector in Switzerland can be a high-pressure environment where high standards are expected. However, even the most brilliant and driven worker can be affected by the presence of a toxic colleague within their company. If you are experiencing consistent negative and energy-sucking behaviour from a co-worker such as gossip, bull...
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How to Successfully Onboard a New Employee
over 2 years agoEven the most experienced and successful hire will likely need hand-holding when starting a new role within the Swiss banking and financial services sector. Starting at a new firm and learning new processes and workflows can be overwhelming, and it is the HR manager’s responsibility to create a thorough onboarding process which doesn’t leave your hire feeling adrift. Onboa...
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How to Leave Your Job Without Burning Bridges
over 2 years agoYou may have felt overwhelmed with stress, be hungering for a career change, or simply found a role that pays more. Whatever your reason for leaving your role within the Swiss banking and financial services sector, it is important to plan ahead when it comes to your timing, official reasons and attitude when it comes to the moment you hand in your notice. Though it may be...
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