โโInvestment bankers are always highly sought after, and there is no doubt the jobs market is going from strength to strength.Many professionals are curious about whether their salaries and bonuses match their peers, which is why we have produced the Investment Banking briefing.Discover our latest salary & bonus guidance in the report, which also includes exclusive survey re...
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The Investment Banking Briefing
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Market Report: A New Chapter for Financial Services
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Open for Business: Frankfurt Launch
about 1 year 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
about 3 years agoโThe financial services industry in Switzerland is currently being tested by the current spread of COVID-19 โ 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
about 3 years agoโDuring 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
about 3 years agoโAs 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
about 3 years agoโWith 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 3 years agoโSeptember 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 3 years agoโThis 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 2019โs 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 Leave Your Job Without Burning Bridges
over 3 years agoโYou 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 toย plan aheadย when it comes to your timing, official reasons and attitude when it comes to the moment you hand in your notice.ย ย ย Though it may be...
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5 Steps to Convincing Your Boss That a Sabbatical is a Good Idea
over 3 years agoโDid you know that 34% of the โ100 Best Workplaces in Europeโ offer paid sabbaticals, according to the Great Places to Work Institute?ย 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 Find Out Your Co-Worker's Salary
over 3 years agoโThe 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.ย ย ย If you are currently feeling undervalued, or are not receiving performanceย related bonuses, it pay...
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Why Counter-Offers are a Waste of Time and Money
over 3 years agoโHow do you react when a star performer hands in their resignation notice? Extending aย counter-offerย can seem like a logical solution, but it can also be a knee-jerk reaction which provides a costly and short-term answer to a deeper issue.ย ย Hiring within the competitive Swiss banking and financial services sector means providing attractive salary packages and perks for valua...
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How to Successfully Onboard a New Employeeย
over 3 years agoโEven 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 managerโs responsibility to create a thorough onboarding process which doesnโt leave your hire feeling adrift.ย ย Onboa...
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How to Resign Your Job and Leave on Good Terms
over 3 years agoโSometimes, 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.ย ย When leaving your role, donโt hand in an official resignation of notice stuffed with complaints an...
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How to Reject a Candidate and Gain a Brand Advocate
over 3 years agoโHiring 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 rejectingย a large number ofย talented candidates for a popular role.ย ย 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 Deal With a Toxic Co-Worker
over 3 years agoโWorking 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.ย ย ย If you are experiencing consistent negative and energy-sucking behaviour from a co-worker such as gossip, bull...
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Is Your Boss Invested in Your Career Development?
over 3 years agoโSwitzerlandโs banking and financial services sector holds a reputation for excellence and is filled with professionals who are both highly skilled and ambitious. However, even the most driven individual can hit a roadblock in their career when working under a boss who holds no interest in helping them develop their career.ย ย Being in a role with no clear career path can lead...
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How to Make the Perfect Job Offer
over 3 years agoโThe 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.ย ย This reputation has been achieved through companies hiring theย creme-de-la-cremeย of talent from across the globe. Nearly...
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How to Survive a Marathon Interview Process
over 3 years agoโHiring within the Swiss banking and financial services sector means sourcing the best candidates across the globe who can upkeep the sectorโs reputation for world-class customer service and confidence with the latest technologies. This means that hiring decisions need to beย smart, andย require the input from several stakeholders within an institution.ย ย ย Candidates applying f...
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