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Can’t wait to engage with students at the University of Mary Washington Business Career Pathways event tomorrow, 10/3! Let’s chat about exciting auditing careers with the APA! #AuditVA

📢 Calling out to my #EarlyCareersNetwork - come down this Thursday and come and learn from industry experts on data-driven strategies and creative approaches to improve your #EarlyCareers strategy. See a sneak peak into one of our sessions from Jackie Grisdale (SMRS) & Karen Smith MCIM (ACCA) See you there 😁 #IHREarlyCareers24 #TalentAcquisition #EarlyCareers #Recruitment #IHR

A Career Milestone: Reflecting on a Defining Moment 9 Years Ago Nine years ago, a single moment changed the course of my career, and I’ve never looked back since. It was at a career fair at the Institute of Finance Management (IFM), where I had the privilege of being the lead presenter for my class. Our presentation focused on the importance of paying taxes in driving social and economic welfare, along with introducing the second phase of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD). At that moment, I realized something profound—not just what I wanted my career to be, but what I truly believed in. I discovered that passion is the fuel for excellence. That day, I found my calling, and I’ve been chasing it ever since. To every young professional still seeking your path: Don’t just choose a career—choose something that excites you, something that makes you come alive. Your natural talents and passions are the keys to unlocking your true potential. The road to greatness isn’t just about hard work; it’s about purpose, passion, and persistence. And remember, wasting your potential is the greatest disservice you can do to yourself and the world. Your gifts are meant to be shared—don’t hold back. The sky is the limit when you are driven by purpose and passion! Here's to the endless journey of growth, discovering what truly drives us, and unleashing our best selves every single day! 🌟 #CareerJourney #Purpose #Passion #Excellence #Inspiration #YouthEmpowerment #Taxation #EFD #GrowthMindset #UnlockYourPotential

This week’s Heller Report includes the latest #CIO Career Series with Sharay Erskine discussing how she supports a purpose-driven mission through #IT, in addition to this week’s featured executive placement. Learn more here. #techhiring #digitaltransformation https://hubs.ly/Q02pw9_K0

To summarize my October: I read this book: The Real-Life MBA: Your No-BS Guide to Winning the Game, Building a Team, and Growing Your Career by Jack and Suzy Welch I attended a career fair and spoke to 12 employers I attended a guest speaker presentation by Jim Dorey and David Caldwell I attended a symposium on “The Power of AI and Analytics on the Future of Work” I attended weekly Marketing Club and DECA meetings I passed my first two MBA courses - Global Economics (taught by Edmond Berisha) and Business Statistics (taught by Serhat Simsek, Ph.D.). I began four new courses:            1.     Business Essentials (taught by Sharon Gaglione) 2.     Career Management for the MBA Candidate (taught by Tara Chiari) 3.     Strategic Information Systems (taught by Ross Malaga) 4.     Teamwork and Leadership (taught by Wencang Zhou) I am excited and optimistic for what November will bring. 

As an undergrad, navigating a packed job fair can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Even so, I decided it was worth a shot to see what insights I could uncover. I attended the NTU Banking and Fintech Recruitment Event last night. Despite recognising that the fair was almost exclusively tailored for penultimate and final-year students, I was still able to glean some valuable takeaways. Sure, a lot of the hiring info and company links provided were already available online, but the event made up for it with something you can't find online - the human touch. Interacting with representatives from Standard Chartered, UBS and Deutsche, I learned a lot about the various company cultures, such as "Never settle", "Do good" from SC, and the "People first" attitudes from Deutsche. Furthermore, I was able to ask them what skills were valued in an intern. Answers ranged from "A basic understanding of technical skills" to "Soft and leadership skills". Attending the event with my classmate Sricharan Bala, we had the opportunity to pick the brain of a final year student, Mike Chan. We bounced ideas of what firms were looking for in new hires, as well as sharing our stories of how we fell for the industry. Even though the event might not have been catering to my profile, I still maintain that it was a good learning opportunity. If anything, it has inspired me to stay committed to activities I am already involved in, including writing about relevant finance topics that interest me, and actively engaging in case competitions and joining finance clubs. My advice to others would be to assess whether an event aligns with your needs. If you are still exploring banking and finance as a potential path, these fairs have the potential to be an awakening. However, if you are already committed to the path, online resources can be just as useful and definitely more time-saving. Overall, I'm glad I attended the event and made the most out of it. It's a learning experience that I'll definitely remember as I continue plotting my path in the dynamic world of finance. #jobfair #undergrad #finance

  With our inaugural ‘Careers Month’ coming to an end, let’s look back at some highlights from the month. University of Edinburgh Research Staff Careers Support Consultants (Darcey Gillie and Eleanor Hennige) ran a varied and packed programme of careers support to academic colleagues from across The University of Edinburgh. They held briefing sessions on Career Decision Making, Narrative CVs, and Recruitment Insights as well as 1:1 quick careers queries and Career Conversation written case studies. Emily Woollen (Academic Developer) also ran a PI Researcher Realities event on how to have Effective Career Conversations, as part of IAD’s new support for Principal Investigators. This event uncovered the realities of having effective career conversations between PI's and researchers. If you didn’t manage to catch any of our events this year, the following blog provides more information on the month with links to other blogs summarising each event. https://lnkd.in/e_b-wdmi Many thanks to everyone who attended our events. We received some lovely feedback from participants: “I gained a lot of different insights and methods for positive and effective career conversations in the future” “Lots of really useful advice and encouragement to explore different options for career development.” “Some insights into aspects of job search/applications that I hadn't previously considered” We look forward to running the programme again next year! 👋 #Careers #RecruitmentInsights #DiverseCareerPaths #ResearchImpact #ResearchCultures #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerDevelopment #Researcher

Last week, we connected our master's students with top employers such as KPMG, EY, Citi, AIB, and many more at our Careers Fair! MSc in Finance Marketing Representatives, Kirsten Lourens from South Africa and Franziska Steinbuch from Germany, shared their experiences meeting with 20 leading companies in Finance, Consulting, Accounting, and Banking. Here are three expert tips they gathered: 1. Keep your CV simple—clean, one-page formats are the most effective for applicant tracking systems. 2. Stay informed on key trends like ESG, AI, and financial regulations to gain insights into emerging sectors. 3. Demonstrate intellect, integrity, and confidence—employers value sharp minds paired with strong ethics. This event is just one of many opportunities to network and advance your career at Trinity Business School. Stay tuned for more insights into life at Trinity Business School! #TrinityBusinessSchool #TransformingBusiness #MScFinance #CareerFair #GraduateOpportunities #FinanceCareers #Networking #RecruitmentTips #FutureLeaders #BusinessEducation #TrinityCollegeDublin #CareerGrowth #GlobalTalent #FinanceIndustry #JobSearchTips

 🎉 What an Amazing Few Weeks! 🎉 We've just wrapped up our Career Coaching Course, hosted in collaboration with Sage, and we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out! With nearly 24,000 students registered for our three virtual sessions, students and grads from all over the UK tuned in to get the inside scoop on landing their dream jobs 🙌 A massive shoutout to all the students who joined us and got involved in the workshops, panel discussions, and interactive quizzes. You brought incredible energy, and we hope you’re walking away with the confidence and skills to ace your next applications! We couldn’t have done it without the amazing support from our partner employers: Deutsche Bank , KPMG, NBCUniversal, Financial Conduct Authority, EDF, bankofamerica, Toyota Motor Corporation, Hymans Robertson and The University of Law. Your insights, tips, and career advice were invaluable. And a special shout out and thank you to our headline partner, Sage Throughout the course, students gained practical advice, from perfecting their CVs to standing out in the application process. We covered confidence-building techniques, the skills employers value most, and how to thrive in any interview. Thanks to everyone who attended, you’ve earned those certificates, don’t forget to add them to your CV and LinkedIn profiles! 💪 Thanks again to everyone who made this course so special. We can’t wait to see where your career journeys take you next 🤗 #CareerCoaching #Student #GraduateJobs #ApplicationTips

📞 📞📞 Hello? 🏫: Mr. McElveen? D: Yes. 🏫: We enjoyed talking with you a few weeks ago and even though we didn’t offer you the AP job at the time, our entire team was impressed by your experience and passion during the interview process. D: Thanks, it was a pleasure meeting with you and your team as well. I learned a lot about your organization and came away extremely impressed with the work being done in your district. 🏫: Wonderful, we have another position in the district that is similar and we would love to bring you in again to talk about it. D: Thanks for considering me, I’m honored, but I’ve already accepted a position with another district. I start orientation next week. 🏫: May I ask what the position is? D: Dean of Students. 🏫: Well, our position is an AP and I’m sure you know that it pays significantly more. D: I’m aware. 🏫: So when can we set up some time to talk? D: I already accepted an offer and I start orientation next week. 🏫:So, you don’t want to at least talk about the offer. D: No, thank you. I appreciate you thinking of me, but I’ve already accepted an offer that I’m extremely grateful for. 🏫: That’s why I wanted you on our team before. Keep us in mind in the future and good luck in your new district. D: Thank you. Take care!