CAREERS EVENT
Agenda General Overview Online Application Online Tests Interviews Assessment Centre City Alternatives Panel Discussion
Guests Amy Ho Western Asset Management Jaymin Patel JP Morgan Craig Chapman JP Morgan Brendan McLean Acropolis Capital Alexa Petre PwC
What financial organizations are looking for? Push yourself Know your goals Self-awareness Ethical values Team-player Impact Top performers in academics Quantitative & analytical acumen Communication skills Interest in finance Well-roundedness KnowledgeExpertise Vision & Goals Character
Your details M ake 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 Application
Numerical, Logical, Verbal Blackboard -> Henley careers –> Application Stages –> Online Tests Practice packages : Online Tests
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 Interviews
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 Assessment Centre
City Alternatives Benefits Shorter recruitment process Tighter knit staff More personal experience Where do I find them? FT CNBC Trade Magazines Trade Websites Awards
City Alternatives
Panel Discussion Amy Ho Western Asset Management Jaymin Patel JP Morgan Craig Chapman JP Morgan Brendan McLean Acropolis Capital Alexa Petre PwC
Trading Session Tuesday, 29 th, ICMA Centre Nordea Presentation Wednesday, 30 th, ICMA Centre Guest Speaker from PRI Friday, 31 st, ICMA Centre Upcoming Events Thank you for your attention!