SECTOR OVERVIEW
A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR A JOB IN FINANCE Taking your first step into the financial sector can be daunting, especially when surrounded by stiff competition.
Application procedures Because thousands apply for jobs in finance annually, it is important to stand out by preparing to face a rigorous recruitment process – like employers screening hopefuls with various psychometric tests. Ability tests assess general, numerical and verbal reasoning skills while personality tests, on the other hand, help determine whether the candidate is suitable for the position and able to fit into the company culture. Shortlisted applicants will then have to impress recruiters and prospective bosses in interview sessions, and would likely have to participate in assessment centre exercises on top of that. With so many aspects of the application to prepare for, here are five ways yours can be both efficient and effective.
Tips for psychometric tests
• Get sufficient rest the night before. • Familiarise yourself with the types of questions in ability tests through online practices. • Do not overthink for personality tests, as there are no right or wrong answers.
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