Many of our candidates at Pathfinder are telling us they want to work in fin-tech, but how many of us actually know what that means? Financial technology is a newly defined industry space made up of companies that use technology to make financial services more efficient. Initially, fin-tech referred to startups that were trying to displace existing financial systems and
Well done, if you have suitably impressed with your resume/CV and cover letter, you have made it to the interview stage. The worst possible approach to take now is one of complacency. Preparation is required and due diligence is expected every single time. Research the company and the person who will be interviewing you Allow
Deciding whether to go to a large or small company may actually be one of the most important decisions you make while job hunting. Big Company Pros You will have a specific role in a department and obvious pathways for promotions There can be room for upward or sideways growth opportunities without having to leave
Last week LinkedIn announced which search firms around the world are the most connected. They reviewed 60,000 firms to choose the top 25 based on content marketing, member engagement, social recruiting, and social engagement. Pathfinder is the 13th most socially engaged Specialist Boutique Search Firm in Asia. When we started Pathfinder three years ago we
Most companies will invite you to have at least six-ten interviews before thy offer you the job. This means you need to be consistent and keep track of your progress for several weeks or months: Write down everything you remember from the interview, this is very important as you will have other interviews and you
Your resume or CV is your calling card. It should encapsulate as much information about you as possible, not through being overly verbose but by being tightly worded and extremely clear. Recruiters and hiring managers, in Hong Kong and all over the world, get thousands of resumes a day. You need yours to stand out
Remember an interview is a two way process. You need to be able to listen to what is being said and also talk effectively when asked. You need to be 100% focused on the interviewer and what he/she is saying to you. Take each opportunity to speak as a chance to showcase your skills, experience
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Whether we like it or not, people tend to make assessments within the first five minutes of meeting you. That means what you look like is going to be more important than what you say in the opening stages of an interview. If you say the wrong thing or forget your pitch you can ask
The “elevator pitch” sounds simple but is something very few people do well. Everyone should have one to reel off in a job interview, a networking event or a social cocktail party. If you’re looking for a new job, one of your first tasks should be crafting an ideal “elevator pitch”. it’s the 30-second speech
