Career Advice

Video interviews are now standard for finance roles—Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan use AI-powered systems like HireVue to screen candidates. Key tips: (1) Test equipment 30 minutes early. (2) Look at camera, not screen, for eye contact. (3) Professional attire (full suit, even off-camera). (4) Plain background, good lighting. (5) Eliminate distractions (pets, noise, notifications). …

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Career progression happens three ways: (1) Get promoted at current company (hardest, most political). (2) Switch to new company for better role (fastest salary increase, typical 15-25% raise). (3) Move to different team internally (lowest risk, maintains seniority/benefits). Four key strategies: – Keep weekly achievement log (for resume/appraisals). – Have “work date” lunches weekly with …

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An essential list of how to evaluate a job offer: (1) Total compensation (base + bonus + equity + pension, not just salary)(2) Job scope (management responsibilities, travel %, client-facing time)(3) Skill development (does role build skills for long-term goals?)(4) Cultural fit (use Glassdoor + LinkedIn network to assess)(5) Quality of life (vacation days, commute …

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Quick Summary: The best finance certification depends on your specific career goal. The CFA is the gold standard for investment management and research, while the CPA is the primary requirement for accounting and audit roles. For risk management, the FRM is the global leader, whereas the CFP is best for wealth management and financial planning. …

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Quick summary: Networking is the most effective job-hunting skill, yet under-utilized by most professionals. Start building relationships now — not when you need them — by connecting with 20 people over the next month. Focus on “super networkers,” ask for advice (not jobs), and maintain relationships through regular follow-up. Good news: networking is a learnable …

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It’s quite common for individuals who start off as engineers to think about switching to finance. I’m one of them, by the way. Despite seemingly different disciplines, a background in engineering equips one well with an analytical mind, which is a highly transferable skillset to financial roles. But just how easy is it to switch …

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There are at least 3 million professional accountants around the world. This isn’t surprising considering how vital the accounting industry is to our society, from small businesses, large corporations and even governmental organizations. If you’re interested in pursuing accounting as a career, you’ll find a broad range of opportunities. From working for one of the …

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