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CAREERS EVENT
Agenda
General Overview
Online Application
Online Tests
Interviews
Assessment Centre
City Alternatives
Panel Discussion
Guests
Amy HoWestern Asset Management
Jaymin PatelJP Morgan
Craig ChapmanJP Morgan
Brendan McLeanAcropolis Capital
Alexa PetrePwC
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
Knowledge Expertise
Vision & GoalsCharacter
• Your details Make 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 responsibilitiesUnderstand 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 :
http://assessmentday.co.uk/
http://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests
http://www.studentchallenge.targetjobs.co.uk/
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
City Alternatives
City Alternatives
Panel Discussion
Amy HoWestern Asset Management
Jaymin PatelJP Morgan
Craig ChapmanJP Morgan
Brendan McLeanAcropolis Capital
Alexa PetrePwC
• Trading Session
Tuesday, 29th, ICMA Centre
• Nordea Presentation
Wednesday, 30th, ICMA Centre
• Guest Speaker from PRI
Friday, 31st, ICMA Centre
Upcoming Events
Thank you for your attention!