Banking boot camps
For a bank, grooming next-generation managers is serious business. Hundreds and thousands may be invested every year to not only recruit the best talents but to also hot-house them to take on senior...
View ArticleThe magic of dreaming big
If you don't dream big enough, you major in minor things. A sad fact of life that people don't live to achieve their fullest potential. Most of the time, the act of surviving consumes them. Earning...
View ArticleWhat is investment banking?
You've heard about the long hours, the multi million dollar deals and the 21 year old who makes $200,000 a year fresh out of school. You want to be part of the jet-setting, prada suit wearing...
View ArticleThe winds of change: The stock broking industry in Singapore
The financial sector is is Singapore's single most important economic sector, accounting for nearly 40% of the country's GDP, the sector encompasses over 500 financial institutions, ranging from banks...
View ArticleDressed for success
"I think, therefore I am." However, there is only so much your brain can do. Sure, you can imagine success and chart your progress to the top, but meanwhile, you also need to look the part. This is...
View ArticleNegotiating the best pay packages
It's payday! Time to revamp the wardrobe, get a new hairstyle, go clubbing or maybe grab that cool new mp3 player! Or you could prefer to pay the rent, save the cash for a rainy day or invest in...
View ArticleHow much do financial consultants make?
It is a question that is often asked and discussed during conversations among friends, colleagues, and without a doubt, one that is raised by fresh graduates and working adults looking to take the...
View ArticleIt's a great life
Remember the days when the word "insurance agent" conjured up images of aggressive salesmen peddling insurance policies? The insurance industry has certainly come a long way since then, and the influx...
View ArticleThe changing landscape of the insurance industry
Most of us know the feeling of answering the phone to hear an unfamiliar but overly-friendly voice. As we try to figure out the identity of the caller, the following 'trigger' words are mentioned:...
View ArticleProof of excellence: Professional qualification s for finance professionals
If you work in the finance industry you may wish to consider taking relevant qualifications to advance your career opportunities. Besides being a prerequisite for membership to professional...
View ArticlePhone etiquette: What to do when employers call you
You're chilling at home or at a restaurant with friends, having a good time when suddenly, your mobile rings. It's the human resources manager from your dream company. Do you a) reply, "I'm busy right...
View Article'Us' VS 'Them': A closer look at office politics
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View ArticleThe art of feng shui at your workplace
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art that was initially used to determine ideal sites for ancestral tombs in old China. Feng shui principles were used to site palaces, towns and eventually cities. Feng...
View ArticleThe laugh page
Go on. Have a smile. Maybe even a giggle or two. Oh what the hell, just let it all out and bawl until your face turns red and tears come streaming down your face. Chicken soup may be good for your...
View ArticleThe 2009 Recession: Step-by-step guide to career change
Like it or not, change is the only constant in life. If you've just been retrenched, getting a new job will definitely be your top priority. But before you start hunting for a job, consider the...
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