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SMCR. The Takeover.

SMCR (a new set of regulations first introduced into the banking sector in March 2016) is the up-and-coming regulatory kid on the block.

The Modern Risk Professional – Boardroom Friend, Leader and All-Round People Person

As a recruitment consultant in the area of risk, specifically in financial services, this is my brief take for the modern-day risk professional on how to win friends and influence people… and build a successful career in the process.

Leaving a Job

Leaving a job can be exciting, stressful, dramatic, sad, happy: whichever adjective best sums up your feelings, everyone will agree that it is never easy.

Writing a CV

It takes around 30 seconds for a hiring manager to make a decision on whether they like the look of your CV or not, so it’s important to make yourself – via your CV - stand out. Make it tailored. Make it concise. Make it accurate.

Salary Benchmarking

In a nutshell, salary benchmarking is a detailed comparative remuneration process – more extensive, more relevant and more detailed than a traditional salary survey.

Starting a New Job

The first day on a new job can be stressful. This article highlights a few things you can do to make you feel more relaxed going in to your first day.

The Value of Training

Companies are beginning to understand the value of training staff, of continued development internally. They want to train new employees from scratch – to progress and develop individuals from within.

Why is it Important to Think about Career Progression?

Why it is important to work to deadlines? I hear you ask. Working to deadlines is important in every single job, no matter which sector you work in.

Counter Offers - Should You Stay or Should You Go?

A question that comes up time and time again in our industry. Should you accept a counter offer? I think deep down everyone knows the right answer to this.

CV Example

Your CV is the first chance that you get to make a good impression on a potential employer. Make sure your CV is clear and follows a consistent format that is easy on the eye.

Interview Tips

You've tailor made the perfect CV, and landed the interview. How do you make a lasting impression and get the job?

Confidence in Interviewing

Tips to hide, and conquer, your nerves to come out on top and get that new dream job!

Achieving Work Life Balance

In today’s hectic 24 hour connected world, everyone is searching for that elusive, personally satisfying work life balance. What is this thing that we are all striving for, that we all endlessly go on about?

Top Tips for Working to Deadlines

Why it is important to work to deadlines? I hear you ask. Working to deadlines is important in every single job, no matter which sector you work in.

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