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Breaking into Fintech: The best cities to get a finance job in the UK

In our latest Breaking into Fintech piece, we have looked into possibilities for graduates seeking a future in financial services across the UK. While London is an appealing option for those with degrees looking to settle with new jobs, the high cost of living combined with the economic crisis makes its vibrant nightlife and energetic atmosphere le...

20 February 2023 /people

To lead you need to cultivate your executive presence

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

To lead you need to cultivate your executive presence

Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos; these titans of tech do not appear to have much in common on a personal level, but both are responsible for founding and building two of the world’s most successful and recognisable brands in Apple and Amazon. Jobs was an aesthete with a love of simplicity and the work of Japanese designer Issey Miyake, while Bezos is a l...

17 February 2023 /people

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from your job?

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from your job?

There have been many public resignations of late. In tech, Netflix founder Reed Hastings stepped down from his role as CEO in January following a 25-year journey with the company. Hastings’ resignation was remarkable in that he orchestrated it himself, understanding that good leaders know when it is time to hand over the reins to the next generatio...

10 February 2023 /people

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at Mollie

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at Mollie

For the latest piece of our ‘Breaking into Fintech’ series exploring the job opportunities in fintech, Finextra asked Tamar van Herk, head of talent acquisition at Mollie, how candidates can maximise their potential and to get hired by leading fintechs. Mollie is an online payments service for businesses, with offices across Europe in the Netherlan...

09 February 2023 /people

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Could robots replace the human race? Could machines stage a mass revolt and take over the planet? Thankfully, both scenarios seem far-fetched, but with advances in machine learning and the advent of ChatGPT transforming and simplifying the tasks performed by people, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be viewed with suspicion and trepidation...

03 February 2023 /people

The ninety-day rule can help you decide if it's time for a new job

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

The ninety-day rule can help you decide if it's time for a new job

As we head towards the end of January, it is understandable if your enthusiasm is waning for all aspects of your life. Payday was so long in the past that it is almost a distant memory, the mornings are dark, the evenings are still drawing in, and to add insult to injury, the weather cold and miserable. If you are thinking about a new job this mon...

27 January 2023 /people

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Whether you are buying food or filling your car with fuel, your salary is not stretching as far as it used to. The Office of National Statistics has been conducting extensive research into the area and found that the lowest-priced everyday grocery items have gone up 17% during 2022, and a lack of disposable income has led to a 3% decrease in debit...

20 January 2023 /people

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at GoCardless

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at GoCardless

In our first Breaking into Fintech of 2023, we spoke with Luke Fossett, general manager for Australia and New Zealand at GoCardless, to discuss how candidates can get hired in the fintech field. GoCardless is a UK-based company that offers online payment processing solutions to numerous international businesses, facilitating payments to be made dir...

19 January 2023 /people

Blue Monday is the best day to look for a new job

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Blue Monday is the best day to look for a new job

In recent years Blue Monday has become more than a catchy ‘80s tune by New Order, and is now officially recognised as the gloomiest day of the year. The third Monday every January, or Blue Monday, is officially the day when people are at their lowest. A mix of the financial hangover post-Christmas, combined with the long dark days have shown that t...

13 January 2023 /people

What is a returnship and how can one help your career?

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What is a returnship and how can one help your career?

There was a time when a gap on your CV was a red flag and something that, if you made it to an interview, would require an explanation. Now, with the turbulence of the past few years, it has not just become more acceptable to have a gap, it can be an opportunity to restart, progress or transform your career. While not new, the concept of a “retur...

06 January 2023 /people

Banking and fintech movers and shakers: what can we expect in 2023?

Madhvi Sonia Head of Content at Finextra

Banking and fintech movers and shakers: what can we expect in 2023?

The way in which Sam Bankman-Fried departed FTX is not par for the course in the banking and fintech industries. However, what is evident is that whatever the circumstances in which senior executives join or leave a company, it will be sure to make an impact. The end of 2022 saw numerous moves amid what has been referred to as a ‘fintech bloodbat...

04 January 2023 /people

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4 career trends to consider in 2023

Do you want to get ahead in your career this year? Then you may have to switch your thinking in a few areas and embrace the biggest career trends of 2023: 1. Embrace non-financial benefits As the global recession wages on, companies are starting to become more savvy when it comes to compensation packages and are adding a focus on non-financial be...

30 December 2022 /people

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