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FreshMinds recently hosted a thought-provoking career insight event for those of our candidates considering making that all important move from their first consulting role. We understand that taking the decision to make this career move involves a myriad of considerations and questions. FreshMinds recognised an opportunity to help those of our candidates who found themselves in this position in their career. As an area of expertise for us, we were well-placed to run an event focusing on this theme, giving candidates the opportunity to see the move from the perspective of those who have already made it.
Earlier this week, António Horta-Osório, chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group, talked about the reputation of the banking industry amongst Graduates, saying “We want the best and the brightest to see banking as a credible career choice. This is vital for the industry’s long-term viability.” This was in response to a YouGov survey wherein over 25% of respondents suggested that they would be embarrassed to admit that they worked in the sector.
All of us are bombarded with thousands of brand communications daily, but how many of us spend anytime thinking about our personal brand, what that reflects about us and how this might impact our career path and progression?
Gone are the days of rigid question/answer interviews consisting of prepared scripts to probe only on specific skills and competencies.
I very recently met a candidate who brought up in the interview that during her recent sabbatical from a very successful career in FS, she successfully completed the world renowned Comrades Marathon. This is no ordinary athletic feat but instead a 56 mile ultra-marathon from Durban to Pietermaritzburg in South Africa! In congratulating the candidate I asked why she had done it and she replied, “life is too short to not do exactly as you want, there are no excuses!”
Here at FreshMinds we have a wide range of clients from large multi-national organisations to smaller more entrepreneurial type businesses. While every hiring decision is important, when recruiting for a small business the qualities you bring to a team are examined even more thoroughly. This is because most hires are vital to the future of the business and there is the danger of a potential negative impact should they not get the hire right.
Sometimes the recruitment process can leave you with long spells between stages, how can you make the most of this time?
The race is on for replacing our wallets with our phones.
A question that we are increasingly being asked by many of our candidates is "how do I remain successful given the current economic market?". Understanding the secrets of success is not just pondered when times are difficult but continually fascinates so many of us.
In this job market it pays to really think long and hard before moving.
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