Good morning.  

Did you know that the first-ever job advertisements can be traced back to ancient Rome, carved on a stone? Talk about a timeless pursuit! As we navigate the modern job market, let's channel that historical resilience into our own career quests.

🔍 Quote of the Day:

"Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs

Applications with rolling deadlines (Visa Provide)

• Accounting &Financial Services: Deloitte, Evelyn Partners, EY, FCA, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP

• Banking&Investment: Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, MUFG, NatWest, Santander UK

• Consulting: Cambridge Consultants Limited

• Engineering: Arup, BP, SSE

• Technology: Arctic Lake, Bloomberg, Meta

Fintech Trends: Innovation and Transformation

• Embedded Finance Surge: 💳 The integration of financial tools into non-financial services will grow, offering seamless solutions like in-app payments and branded credit cards.

• SaaS Platform Revolution: ☁️ The shift to cloud-based Software as a Service will enhance financial companies' agility, security, and customer satisfaction with low-code solutions.

• Alternative Finance Growth: 🌱 Non-traditional financing, including crowdfunding, will provide startups with vital resources in a competitive and evolving economic landscape.

• Regulatory Technology Advancements: 🛡️ RegTech will play a critical role in streamlining compliance and risk management for financial institutions using AI and big data analytics.

• Cybersecurity Prioritisation: 🔒 With increasing cyber threats, financial institutions will intensify efforts to protect sensitive data, focusing on robust security measures and third-party collaborations.

You know more than you think 🚀

• Value Every Experience 📜: No matter how small, every job or project you've participated in has equipped you with valuable skills. Reflect on those experiences and articulate the skills you've gained.

• Extract Skills from Unlikely Places 🔍: Think creatively about the skills you've developed in part-time or temporary roles. Even retail or bar work can teach you about customer service, time management, and sales.

• Showcase Academic Projects 🎓: Leverage your university or college projects. Discuss why you made certain decisions, the software you used, and what you learned. This demonstrates a proactive mindset.

• Exude Enthusiasm ✨: A proactive and enthusiastic attitude can often outweigh experience. Be curious, research the role thoroughly, and express a genuine interest and willingness to learn.

• Create an Online Presence 💻: Consider setting up a personal website, blog, or YouTube channel related to your field of interest. This not only demonstrates initiative but also helps you stand out to potential employers.

Interview Don'ts: Five Things to Never Say

• Undesirable Statements: ❌ The type of questions or statements to avoid are those that reflect negatively on your past employers or experiences.

• Interviewer's Perspective: 🕵️‍♂️ Interviewers seek positive, forward-thinking candidates, not those who harbor and express resentment or negativity.

• Common Mistake: 🚫 Never say "I'll do anything," as it suggests desperation and a lack of focus on your career values and goals.

• Focus on Positives: 🔍 Always talk positively about past experiences and what you can bring to the new role, even if you didn't enjoy your last job.

• Show Eagerness, Not Desperation: 💼 Express a clear interest in specific responsibilities you're excited about, rather than a willingness to accept any role.

• Demonstrate Knowledge: 📚 Avoid asking "What does your company do?" Show that you have researched and understand the company and the role.

Submit your answer! We'll review it and provide feedback to ensure you're on the right track!

Test yourself with this real interview question?

To assess your Critical Thinking - Is this a Strong Argument or a Weak Argument?

Question: "Should schools provide free school meals to students from low-income families?"

Argument: No; school meals would not be provided to middle income family students.

Correct Answer: Weak Argument

Explanation: Just because free school meals are not provided to middle income family students does not mean that low-income family students would not benefit from this arrangement nor does it provide a negative implication. Therefore, the correct answer is "weak argument"​​.

Let us know your thoughts, comments and feedback! 💌