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Interviewing 101, Back to Basics

March 5, 2020

Congratulations! You got the call you’d been hoping for: The company you’ve had your eye on, with the dream job you’re very excited about, wants to bring you in for an interview. That’s halfway to having a new job. Prepare for the interview Do your research. Know some of the basics of the company’s history, […]

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Landing a job in Finance With no Experience

February 28, 2020

Whether you’re just out of university, still working toward your degree, or looking to change careers, not having a wealth of experience in the financial industry doesn’t mean you’re automatically out of the running for a good job.    It’s possible to take the skills, training, and experience you already have and use them to make yourself […]

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Understanding Your Company Culture

February 20, 2020

How much thought have you put into your company’s culture? Have you thought about it at all? Even if you haven’t, it’s likely your office has a particular operational set of values and expectations, with standards and priorities all employees, from the corner suite to the middle of the cube-filled office, are expected to uphold […]

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What is a Financial Analyst?

February 13, 2020

Looking for a new career but aren’t sure what to do? You’ve taken some accounting or business classes, but it doesn’t seem like the path for you. Consider becoming a financial analyst. But first — what is a financial analyst after all? To put it simply, a financial analyst guides people and individuals to help […]

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Cybersecurity – What Every Financial Professional Needs to Know

February 7, 2020

According to the Bank of Canada, cyber incidents are becoming more frequent and are posing a real threat to the financial system. Figures provided by data specialist firm Advisen show there were almost 5,000 successful cyberattacks in the global financial sector from 2014 to 2018. Cyberattacks are also increasing in sophistication and have impacted over […]