Females in Finance

Liberty Global Females in Finance on Wednesday 15 November 2017, 18:30-20:30, at our London office is both a networking opportunity and a chance to learn from the experiences of women who’ve followed inspiring careers in finance with Liberty Global.

On the evening, there will also be a Q&A panel with recent graduates who’ve joined our business. Students can find out more about our graduate finance programme and why it has so much to offer.  The evening will finish with an informal drinks reception, where students can meet members of our team, as well as our peers.

Please email your CV to libertyglobal@kornferry.com by Friday 10 November 2017.  Your invitation will be confirmed by Monday 13 November.

Top tactics?

This article on the eFinancialCareers site looks at some psychological tricks you could employ to make banks hire you.

Thouron Award for postgraduate study at the University of Pennsylvania

Applications are now open for graduate study scholarship in the US with The Thouron Award.

Up to TEN awards, each with a total value of approximately US$90,000 per year, covering tuition fees, health insurance and living expenses, including travel in the US will be available (for one or two years) from 1 September 2018 for candidates who wish to pursue a postgraduate programme at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, US.

Applications are invited by 23:59 (GMT) on 1 November 2017 from UK university graduates, including forthcoming summer 2018 graduates, who are British citizens normally resident in the UK.

Scholars are chosen not only for their academic achievements, but for their ability to engage with one another and take an active part in a changing world. They are expected to act as student-ambassadors, putting their energy and intellect to work strengthening the ties between two great nations.  www.thouronaward.org.

Focused on finance?

Would you like to know more about the roles that are available in the industry?
Do you want to know more about the day-to-day activities behind those job titles?
Would you like to find out how former Brunel students found success in their finance job search?

Come and gain an insightful look into the world of finance in an informative yet informal environment during Finance Uncovered where you will have the opportunity to ask all the questions you want! Hear from representatives from Citi Bank, Goldman Sachs, IPES, PwC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Date: 11 October 2017
Time: 13:30-15:30
Location: Lecture Centre 064
Register at http://bit.ly/2g5Iyfs

Personality?

Does your’s fit?

This article on the eFinancialCareers site should give you an insight into the 10 personality traits needed to succeed in finance.

Investment banking careers quiz

Which investment banking jobs should you apply to?

eFinancialCareers have looked at the careers websites of Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley and extracted banks’ own statements about the ideal personalities for particular jobs, and have then put these into five key job types. Take the quiz!

Good news…

you can now get a loan for your Masters course but you do have to pay it back!

The basics or take a look at this video:

• You will have to be studying a taught or research Masters course
• You can be studying at uni or by distance learning
• You have to be under 60 when you commence your course
• You must normally live in England
• You can apply for up to £10,000 towards your course and living costs
• You can apply from this summer (June 2016)
• You will be charged interest on your loan but will only start to repay this once you’ve finished your course and earning over £21,000 pa.  Remember that, if you’ve had a loan for your undergraduate course, you’ll also have to repay that too

Find out more on the Student Finance England – SFE’s dedicated student finance zone on the The Student Room and  FindAMasters websites.

Deductions, deductions

Tempted by that new mobile?  Not sure whether you can afford it?

Now you can use the NatWest interactive Salary Calculator to work out how much you will have to spend once national insurance, tax and pension etc have been deducted from your pay/salary.  Remember to deduct your other regular outgoings such as rent, food, travel and that mobile tariff as well though!

You can also use it to work out your pay for part-time, full-time, and temporary/contracted work, and over a specific time period.

Student loans mythbusting

An interesting article on the MoneySavingExpert.com website may help to give you a better perspective.

 

Try these

efc – efinancialcareers – have some examples of four questions from finance firms’ psychometric test providers. Apparently without using a calculator, you should be able to answer these questions in ‘well under five minutes’.  It’s said that the actual tests are much harder!

Scary thought?  Take at look at the information to help you on our website where you can find some practice tests and useful tips.  Remember you can always come and talk to your Placement Adviser or Careers Consultant.

Find that finance job!

Why should you take the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT)?

• It could lead to a job or internship in the finance industry
• It will help you to evaluate your skills
• It’s a great addition to your CV
• It’s open to all student and recent graduates – all levels and disciplines
• It’s free!

Open to all students –  but particularly those who are interested in working in the finance sector.

UK Scholar and Postgraduate Awards for study and research in the US

The US UK Fulbright Commission offers a variety of awards for individuals to pursue study, research, and teaching in any academic subject at any US higher education institution.

You can find detailed information on their website about the awards.  The Fulbright website is a great resource if you’re considering studying in the USA!

What’s best for you?

A little advice to help you compare some training programmes offered by investment banks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from (efinancialcareers).

Be ready: Banking interviews

Take a look at 70 top banking interview questions and how to answer them from efinancialcareers (June 2015).

Don’t panic when you see the questions!  There are questions you would face if you are applying for an entry-level role as well as questions for ‘mid-ranking’ roles.

Top 10 skills

required by finance companies in autumn/winter 2015.  What are they?

Do you have it?

It’s a skill that employers want…  commercial awareness.

Do you understand the role that money plays in business success?  Join a free online course delivered through videos, animations, interviews, hints and tips, quizzes and discussions with other learners around the world – just four hours per week over four weeks – starting on 28 September 2015!

The course will enable you to map your skills and gain evidence of your experience, to create a comprehensive record of learning and develop your CV.

Are you aware?

We all need a little help sometimes!

Take a look at some practical tips from the ICAEW to help you boost your employability, develop your key skills and improve your job prospects.

Not just relevant to students who are studying finance or accountancy!

2:2 or mitigating circumstances job hunt

Don’t know which companies will consider your application?  Take a look at these articles on the TARGETjobs website:

• How to job hunt if you get a 2.2 when you graduate
• Targeting the finance sector?  Find out which companies may employ you and how to explain in your applications mitigating circumstances such as illness

Careers consultants can check your applications, CV or cover letters.  Quick Query sessions are ideal for this.  No worries if you’re not able to come back to Uni as you can also get help by email, ‘phone and Skype – just let us know when you contact us!

CFA: right for you?

An article on the efinancialcareers site looks at the preparation and skills you will need to pass the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams.

Take a test

to evaluate your potential for a business or finance career that will also market you (anonymously!) to recruiters!

Recruiters identify and contact best fit candidates for their roles by searching on the sections of the test that are relevant to their vacancy.  Get an insight from students who have sat the Test and, as a result, found a job.

Why should you take the Bloomberg Assessment Test?

• It could lead to a job or internship in the finance industry
• It will help you to evaluate your skills
• It’s a great addition to your CV
• It’s open to all student and recent graduates – all levels and disciplines
• It’s free!

Not sure that it’s right for you?  Try some sample questions.