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APPLICATION TIPS

CRAFTING YOUR RESUME Quickly grab recruiters’ attention by effectively communicating why you are suitable for the job.

Customise each and every resume sent out First and foremost, tailor your resume to the firm and role you are applying to. Make it obvious that you have made a genuine effort to think about what the company is looking for, and what makes you their best candidate. Conduct your own thorough research and do not forget to check individual employers’ application procedures – some may have specific requirements. For instance, HSBC’s website details the specific format, sections and details applicants are to include in their resume. If you are indicating a career objective at the top, pay special attention to it. Remember to keep it simple and state your ambition like: “Valedictorian from Nanyang Business School with strong analytical skills seeking an internal audit position at a leading MNC.”

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Risk Assessment

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page 93

Tax

2min
pages 94-95

Management Accounting

2min
page 92

Internal Audit

2min
page 91

Forensic Accounting

2min
page 90

Financial Accounting

2min
page 89

Corporate Finance

2min
page 86

Corporate Treasury

2min
page 88

Commercial Finance

2min
page 85

Assurance

3min
page 84

Corporate Recovery

1min
page 87

A Graduate’s Guide to Accountancy Jargon

10min
pages 81-83

Professional Accountant

1min
page 80

Statistics

2min
page 72

Getting a Graduate Job in Accounting

2min
page 79

Financial Management

2min
pages 75-76

Retail Banking

2min
page 71

Wealth Management

2min
pages 73-74

Insurance Underwriting

1min
page 70

Insurance

4min
pages 68-69

Actuarial Science

3min
page 67

The Financial Services Alphabet

8min
pages 64-66

Finance Industry

5min
pages 62-63

Structured Finance

3min
pages 56-57

At a Glance: Financial Services

2min
pages 58-59

Stockbroking

1min
page 55

Choosing Your Role and Company in Financial Services Different Ways to Get into the

2min
pages 60-61

Specialist Markets

2min
page 54

Risk Management and Control

2min
page 53

Private Wealth Management

2min
page 52

Inter-Dealer Broking

2min
page 47

Investment Analyst

2min
page 48

Investment Banking

2min
page 49

Operations

1min
page 51

Financial Markets

2min
page 46

Investment Management

2min
page 50

Economist

2min
page 44

Finance IT

2min
page 45

Corporate Banking

2min
page 43

Banking and Investment Unique Skills The Banking and

2min
pages 36-37

Investment Industry Needs

7min
pages 38-39

At a Glance: Banking and Investment

2min
pages 34-35

A Graduate’s Guide to Banking and Investment Job-Speak

8min
pages 40-42

Tackling Assessment Centres

3min
pages 30-31

Acing Your Interview

4min
pages 28-29

Dealing with Live Video Interviews

5min
pages 26-27

Is a Career in Finance for Me?

2min
pages 12-13

Postgraduate Pathways in the Financial Sector

3min
pages 16-17

A Survival Guide to Applying for a Job in the Finance Sector

4min
pages 18-19

Preparing Your Cover Letter

3min
pages 24-25

Industries in the Finance Sector

2min
pages 10-11

Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Career in the Finance Industry

1min
pages 20-21

How to Pursue a Career in Finance Without a Finance Degree

3min
pages 14-15

Crafting Your Resume

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pages 22-23
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