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Careers Event. Agenda. Guests. Amy Ho Western Asset Management. Brendan McLean Acropolis Capital. Alexa Petre PwC. Jaymin Patel JP Morgan. Craig Chapman JP Morgan. What financial organizations are looking for?. Online Application. Your details
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Guests Amy Ho Western Asset Management Brendan McLean Acropolis Capital Alexa Petre PwC Jaymin Patel JP Morgan Craig Chapman JP Morgan
Online Application • Your details • Make sure they are accurate (marks, experience, etc.). • Competency Question • Demonstrate team - working skills • Motivation Question • Why do you like this particular area/company? • Where do you see yourself in 5 years? • Tips: • Know exactly your responsibilities • Understand what differentiates the company • Use the STAR Approach • Situation- 'I was the social secretary of........' • Task - '5 of us were given the responsibility for......' • Action - 'I took responsibility for .......' • Result - 'The team exceeded.......'
Online Tests • Numerical, Logical, Verbal • Blackboard -> Henley careers –> Application Stages –> Online Tests • Practice packages : http://assessmentday.co.uk/ http://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests http://www.studentchallenge.targetjobs.co.uk/
Interviews • Know your CV really well • Career motivation • Know everything about the company • Technical questions (commercial awareness) • Be persuasive and convincing • Mock interviews with Careers Advisers • What about practicing together
Assessment Centre • Psychometric Tests Same as online tests • Group Exercises How you would act in a meeting • Presentations You may be asked to present to senior people • Case Studies Analyse info and report findings • Tip: Practice in advance, show enthusiasm and potential
City Alternatives Where do I find them? • FT • CNBC • Trade Magazines • Trade Websites • Awards Benefits • Shorter recruitment process • Tighter knit staff • More personal experience
Panel Discussion Amy Ho Western Asset Management Brendan McLean Acropolis Capital Alexa Petre PwC Jaymin Patel JP Morgan Craig Chapman JP Morgan
Upcoming Events • Trading Session Tuesday, 29th, ICMA Centre • NordeaPresentation Wednesday, 30th, ICMA Centre • Guest Speaker from PRI Friday, 31st, ICMA Centre Thank you for your attention!