As the coronavirus epidemic continues to spread in Europe, more of us will be working from home. During this time, it is more likely that a candidate will be asked to interview via video conference call. But even before this outbreak that affects so many businesses, video interviews have already become an increasingly common part of the recruitment cycle within the UK, espec...

Are you struggling to get back into work as usual after Christmas? Naturally, it's taking some time to adjustment to reset your body block after weeks of indulging in box seats and selection boxes, however there's one day that hits harder than most, Blue Monday. Blue Monday is the UK's official most depressing day of the year. Your focus turns back to financial services and ...

Working in a high pressure environment such as the UK banking and financial services sector can be incredibly rewarding, but stress can also lead to colleagues showing toxic and negative behaviour which can spread across even the most successful team. If a toxic co-worker is allowed to continue with consistently negative and bullying behaviour, it can lead to a perilous work...

​Did you know that 37% of UK companies offer sabbaticals, according to The Confederation of Business Industry? With this number ever increasing, there's no better time to bring up the conversation with your employer. Asking for a career break is rarely easy, but a sabbatical offers more than a chance for you to recharge. Time away can be a vital opportunity for a company to ...

​The banking and financial services sector in the UK is a busy and growing job market with plenty of opportunities available for skilled and talented candidates. This means that when you receive a job offer within the sector, it pays to spend some time considering elements of the offer beyond the headline salary. There is no ‘perfect formula’ for determining whether a role i...

​When starting your new role within the competitive and demanding UK banking and financial services sector, it is important that you make the best first impression possible on both your supervisor and your new team members. Approaching a new role with confidence and curiosity will help you make social connections faster and learn more about the ‘unwritten’ rules in your new ...

​Sometimes leaving your current role in the UK banking and financial services sector can be harder to navigate than finding your new role. If you are leaving a role due to stress or an intolerable working environment, it may be tempting to quit your role in a dramatic manner and take the opportunity to air your grievances. However, this approach will only lead to problems do...

​Working in the financial sector can be extremely rewarding, and a job in banking in the UK can have high earning potential. Competition for talent is increasing, especially within the booming fintech and investment banking sectors.Every career roadmap will face a few blocks, and if you are feeling overworked and undervalued in your current role, you can start to think about...

​Hiring in the banking and financial services sector has changed as more candidates are needed who can turn data into business analysis, hold the highest ethics and provide intelligent inputs on business strategy. Smart hiring decisions need to be made, and employers in the sector are now favouring the all-day interview when looking for crucial hires. An all-day interview in...

​With global markets transforming and the introduction of fintech innovations changing the way we handle money, the UK banking and financial services sector is a busy and exciting place to work, with plenty of opportunities available to drive your career forward. However, even the most driven professional may face troubles in their career plans if they are working under a ma...

​If you have felt overwhelmed by the demands of working in the fast-evolving banking and financial services sector, you are not alone. Recent uncertainty and market volatility have also led to added stress and demands on finance workers. A 2018 YouGov/Mental Health Foundation survey found that 74% of workers in the UK often felt stressed to the point of being ‘unable to cope...

​Leaving a role within the UK banking and financial services sector can be a difficult moment, especially if you have provided value to your company and have been chosen as someone with the potential to evolve into a leader.You can view resigning from your role not as the end of a personal era, but the beginning of a new era within your soon-to-be former employer. Leaving a ...

​“We’ll match what they’re offering.” It’s a moment that can catch you off guard. You’ve done the difficult bit, after all. You’ve survived marathon interview rounds, had your experience and expertise challenged, and come out on top – success, you’ve been offered the job! The only thing left to do was to rip off the band-aid and hand in your resignation. Unfortunately, your ...

​For many employers and HR professionals in financial services, developing work-life balance strategies that bring tangible benefits to the business and their employees can be challenging. In a candidate-led market, employees have more choice than ever, and after salary and job security they state that work-life balance is the most important factor for job satisfaction. To a...

​​It is evident that when it comes to work, millennials are very different than the generations that came before them. In order to support and manage this type of talent, it is essential to address the generational differences, to better understand their priorities and behavior in the workplace.Millennials all have one thing in common: they want to make a difference. Researc...

​Upon reaching Senior Executive level, the number of opportunities available for career development begins to decrease, while the competition increases. As you reach the competitive leadership positions, it’s vital to differentiate yourself from the other candidates in the market.In many circumstances, working with a specialist recruiter will help give you an edge when it co...