โโSituated in the heart of western Europe, and known for its multicultural society, the Netherlands is a popular country for expats. Amsterdam, a city that combines historical buildings and canal systems with urban design, a vibrant art scene, modern architecture, and a wide range of cultural options, lies at its heart.Joining other European hotspots such as Paris, London, ...
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Relocating to the Netherlands - A Guide
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7 Tips to Make Your Job Application in Financial Services Stand Out
7 months agoโThe financial sciences and services hiring landscape is competitive, making it crucial to differentiate yourself when applying for new roles. Your CV serves as your first impression, and your application is a powerful tool to demonstrate your expertise, achievements, and value to potential employers. This article covers seven strategies for professionals aiming to stre...
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Take the Next Step in Your Career With a Talent Partner
8 months agoMaking the decision to progress your career and secure a new position is both exhilarating and demanding. In a fiercely competitive job market, candidates often outnumber available opportunities, so mastering self-promotion strategies and having the support of a talent partner is critical to increase access to roles in your desired career path. This blog offers insights and ...
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Returning to the Sell-Side from the Buy-Side: A Journey from Hedge Funds
9 months agoโIn the diverse landscape of the financial industry, professionals encounter numerous pathways for growth and development. Among these, the distinction between the buy-side and sell-side stands out prominently. Professionals frequently navigate between these sectors, driven by a quest for fresh challenges, opportunities, and enriching experiences. At Selby Jennings, George C...
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Relocating to the UAE - A Guide
12 months agoโNestled on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the past few decades. From its origins as a fishing and pearling nation, it has developed into a hub of innovation and ambition. Central to this change is Dubai, a city where tradition meets futurism, offering a vista of skyscrapers, ...
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Trading Hub Dubai: A Magnet for Londonโs Commodity Traders
12 months agoDubai, renowned for its cutting-edge skyline and vibrant markets, is swiftly evolving into a global trade powerhouse. Its geographical advantage, pro-business policies, and top-notch infrastructure have attracted traders worldwide, including those from London.Why Dubai? Sitting at the crossroads of East and West, Dubai serves as a pivotal hub for trillions of dollars of busi...
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Considerations for Financial Services Professionals When Changing Jobs
about 1 year agoโTransitioning to a new job is a substantial decision for banking and financial services professionals. In such a dynamic and highly competitive field, itโs important to thoroughly assess any move and consider the factors that could affect your longer-term career. In this article, Selby Jennings explores the crucial points that banking and financial services professionals sh...
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Interview & Hiring Guidance
over 1 year ago5 essential tips for employers, hiring managers, and HR on the hiring process in Financial Sciences & ServicesThe interview process, from initial phone call screenings and psychometric testing, to face to face interviews with the hiring manager and onsite tours, can often be a long and laborious process.So it is imperative to keep an interview process streamlined and engaged...
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How to Get the Most Out of a Long and Challenging Interview Process
over 1 year agoโInterviewing at a banking or financial services firm, particularly for senior-executive level positions, will often entail a rigorous process that includes a lot of prep, energy, and tough technical questions to assess if you have the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle the role. In certain instances, you may even be invited to attend an all-day interview, which entail...
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Negotiating the Salary you Deserve
over 1 year agoโWhen seeking a new job, itโs imperative to know the market, understand where you fit within it, and form a realistic salary expectation to stick to. A good talent partner will help you to know your worth within the industry and organization youโre interviewing for and will assist with communicating those expectations back to the hiring manager, but no one is a better advoca...
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How a Talent Specialist Can Widen your Opportunities
over 1 year agoAs a professional with an elite set of skills and expertise, itโs important to work with a specialist talent partner who understands both you and your sector. There can be stiff competition at the top of the ladder, and landing a new top tier position where your level of expertise has the opportunity to be both utilized to its full potential and you are encouraged to grow fu...
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Why it Pays to Know your Co-workers Salaries
over 1 year agoโProfessionals within the banking and financial services sector have the potential to make very high earnings. The average salary of a Financial Manager is around ยฃ62,000, according to Glassdoor, with further lucrative opportunities available in investment banking.If you work in the finance sector, chances are you havenโt reached the height of your earning potential yet, and...
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Finding a Company Culture that Fits
over 1 year agoFor professionals seeking a new job, itโs often factors like salary, the day-to-day of the role itself, and the company brand that are central to the decision process. But each company has its own culture, customs, and values, even if they arenโt clearly defined, and they actually have more of an influence on your productivity, success, and even earnings than might be immedi...
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Taking Stock: The Post-Pandemic Workplace
over 3 years agoAs many businesses are finally reopening their doors across Europe and the UK, the banking and financial services workplace will look quite different. What short and long-term impact will the pandemic have on the workplace? How will these changes affect talent? While the global pandemic will inevitably result in long term transformations to the form and function of the works...
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5 Self-Care Practices that Put Your Mental Health First
over 3 years agoโIn light of the anxiety and stress caused by the global health crisis and its fallout, itโs no wonder that many have felt the weight of the past twelve months on their shoulders. Social isolation, video call fatigue, and an increase in employee burnout are some of the driving factors impacting the lives of so many this year. Whether you are struggling to stay motivated, fee...
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Financial Services Hiring Trends 2021
almost 4 years agoโ2020 was a tumultuous year of historic proportions. Between the advent of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, financial institutions faced a volatile and increasingly negative market coupled with the unfamiliar prospect of the majority of their workforce having to complete their duties remotely. Uncertainty remains omnipresent in 2021, but the outlook is positiv...
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5 Ways Recruiters Can Be an LGBTQ+ Career Ally
over 4 years agoโโWhat makes a great recruiter? There are many styles and personalities out there suitable for every jobseeker. Recruiters should always act as advocates for professionals trying to advance their careers, but for members of the LGBTQ+ community recruiters can play an even more essential role โ being a career ally.โWhy do LGBTQ+ professionals need career allies?โWhile great p...
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Alleviate Video Call Fatigue With These Top 5 Tips
over 4 years ago byMany of us are working in a virtual office these days. For professionals working in the finance sector, that might mean more time in front of the camera than you signed up for. Even those who usually have the verve and stamina to withstand back-to-back meetings may experience video call fatigue.Why the video call fatigue?Evolving from social animals, most human communication...
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The Five Soft Skills You Need for Remote Working
over 4 years agoโWorking-from-home will likely last long after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. While remote working was already on an upward trend before, it was certainly not the norm. In 2018, only 5.2% of people across the European Union would regularly work from home and in the UK that number was even lower (4.4%). As government lockdowns required most workers to stay inside and work ...
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How to navigate a difficult job market
over 4 years ago byโIt comes as no surprise these days that Covid-19 has rattled many markets and the global economy. While stock markets worldwide show significant levels of volatility with the UKโs FTSE 100ย falling by 10% in one dayย in mid march โ the worst day in three decades - only toย jump again by 25%ย in early April, likelyย no financial sector will be left untouched.With the pandemic lea...
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