Get The Interview: 5 Tips For Leaving A Great Voicemail
Six Sigma Online | Careerealism
Too many times job applicants prepare phenomenal resumes but fail to secure a physical interview. Often times, this is because of improper phone etiquette, poor voice presentation and bad voicemails. Get The Interview: How To Leave A Great Voicemail Here are five things to improve interview rates and make a fabulous presentation over the phone using voicemail: ... Read Article
How to Get an Investment Banking Job at J.P. Morgan
Beecher Tuttle | eFinancialCareers
You’re just out of school and aiming to get a job at a top bank. Like most Wall Street operations, J.P. Morgan wants graduates with good grades, a strong GMAT score and applicable work experience. It also wants candidates with strong analytical skills who can think on their feet. Here are some tips on how to nail down an investment banking job, directly from Joanna Lee, an investment banking MBA recruiter at J.P. Morgan. ... Read Article
Want an I-Banking Job? Know the Answers to These Questions
Beecher Tuttle | eFinancialCareers
While working at an investment bank may no longer be as prestigious and high-paying as it was years ago, the competition for open positions remains fierce, for both internships and full-time positions. To whittle down the select few who receive offers, investment banks are known for asking some of the most difficult interview questions you’ll hear. Below is a sampling of some of the more interesting questions recently asked of M.B.A. graduates and prospective interns from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Test your skills and post your answers in the comment section. ... Read Article
Six dumb things not to do during a video interview
Paul Clarke | eFinancialCareers
Phone interviews used to be the first line ofdefence for banks sifting out large numbers of candidates, but video interview is increasingly the grilling of choice for financial services firms, particularly for those applying for roles in far-flung locations. A video interview may seem a lot like one over the phone, but in reality interviewing on Skype or another video service is a different art altogether. Here are five tips to avoid slipping up: ... Read Article
5 Ways to Turn Off a Recruiter
Shala Marks | Recruiter.com
If you’re out of work in this economy, then it’s only natural to be concerned with making a good impression in the eyes of potential new employers. Oftentimes, shining in the eyes of a given establishment also means impressing a recruiter or a company headhunter first. You’ve been on interviews before and you know the necessary steps to take to demonstrate you’re the ideal candidate. Arrive early, dress professionally, be prepared with background information on the company, ask questions—you’ve got the list covered on what to do. However, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do to make a good first impression. Take a look at some of the things statistics show are the worst mistakes people make according to today’s recruiters. Don’t let them happen to you! ... Read Article
