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Clearly defined objectives, honest assessment of your skills and aptitudes,
and positioning yourself for target firms are instrumental to a successful
career change. HRA Trust has strong leverage in employment services. The
following sections are designed to provide you with some useful tips that
maximize your success through the career developing process.
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An interview is a two-way process. As well as the employer interviewing you, you are also interviewing the employer.
Express yourself clearly and be assertive without being aggressive. The most important thing to remember is that you must get the employer to delve into what you have done, what you know, and who you are. When writing a resume, it is helpful to visualize yourself communicating to the interviewer your work history, achievements, ability to learn quickly, and future plans. Such enthusiasm about work and willingness to learn and progress will certainly impress the interviewer.
It is equally important to assess if the position you are interviewing for matches your expectations. Do not leave the interview until you have a clear idea of the firm's business and corporate culture as well as of the specifics of the position. Prepare in advance enough intelligent questions that are relevant to the position and the firm you are applying for.
Every firm has its own way of conducting interviews. Some prefer to meet
a prospective candidate with a friendly attitude, while others prefer to
create an intimidating atmosphere by throwing a series of tough trap questions.
HRA Trust is familiar with the interviewing method of many financial institutions
and can prepare you for each interview.
Job hunting can be extremely stressful. However, the personal time you devote to preparation will surely increase your chance of receiving an offer
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To successfully manage your career development in the financial industry, you need to be familiar with its hiring and recruiting trends. We have summarized our findings in the following sections:
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Young professionals try to enter an industry that is different from the one they started out. It is not difficult to make a new career in the financial industry if they possess skills and aptitudes relevant to the industry. For instance, most foreign-affiliated firms require strong language skills. Individuals with special qualifications (e.g., MBA) and licenses (e.g., CPA) are the most sought-after professionals at financial institutions. And college graduates with a degree in science-related subjects are often preferred in the fields of derivatives and structured finance.
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To take up a new challenge and enhance their career, professionals with five or more years of experience look for a position at a foreign-affiliated firm. They are expected not only to possess experiences and skills that benefit the firm, but also to demonstrate them at the interview. Contrary to a common perception, not all foreign-affiliated firms are structured flat and have a relaxed corporate culture. Be informed of the firm before the interview.
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Professionals with over 10 years of experience search for a new job for various reasons. Some of the most common reasons are: 1) Their day at the office has become routine and monotonous; 2) they do not get along with their superiors; 3) there are no opportunities of advancement; and 4) they want a higher salary and better benefits. However, the longer their career is, the more specialized skills and experiences they are expected to possess. It is also important to take into account the trends in the industry and job market.
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