Job Searching for Banking Professionals
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Introduction
Like all careers, banking executives need a professional CV. You are judged by your presentation, your product knowledge and the quality of the banks that you have worked for. Make sure that your CV reflects this.
Agencies who specialise in Banking Professionals
- The Panel
- Robert Walters
- FK International
- Careers register
- Premier
Tailoring your CV
- Keep it to three pages
- List the software packages used
- List specific banking product exposure
- Career achievements and goals
- Provide links to the websites of companies you have worked for
What do employers look for in Banking Professionals?
- A solid progressive career
- Primary degree (post graduate qualification advantageous)
- Additional study i.e. CFA, Institute of Banking courses
- Specialist software i.e. Swift, Bloomberg, Reuters
- Steady career progression within previous employers
- Professionalism and career focus
- Stay informed on the business scene - read the business pages of the Irish Times, Sunday Business Post and FT
- Participate in industry associations, Institute of Bankers,
- Display personal development and a positive attitude
What do employers avoid?
- Patchy careers - lots of jobs showing no career progress
- Poorly presented CVs
- Lack of consistency in role progression
Questions to ask at interview
- Opportunities for career progression within the role
- IT Systems used
Enhancing your CV
- Membership of professional bodies
- Individual achievements
- Sports clubs
- Career goals
- IT courses
- Soft skills - presentation/negotiation/etc
Recession Resistant Sectors
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
Using your spare time productively
- Voluntary groups needing assistance
- Write an article on some relevant area
