Tuesday 21 October 2008

Choosing A specialist Agency

If you’re looking for a job in banking, or a financial career of any sort you’ll know there’s a lot of competition out there. In 2007 a lot of the big banks have cut back on top recruitment of top level staff, an effect that has filtered down to all steps on the financial career ladder. However there’s still jobs available for the right candidate- whether graduate or trainee- right through to director level specialists and getting on the books of a reputable and specialist banking and financial recruitment agency is the best way to ensure your new or change of career in finance or banking is as successful (and easy) as possible. Below are some pointers on choosing a good agency.

Are they specialists?

Your search for a new job will likely start online and you’ll soon become aware there’s no shortage of job boards and virtual recruitment agencies out there claiming to specialise in all sectors of recruitment- but do they genuinely know the financial sector, and more importantly know about getting the best placements in banks and finance houses in the UK, Europe or Internationally? The first thing to do is talk to an agent- you’ll soon get a feel for what they know and where their priorities lie.

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