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Banking Graduate Schemes & Internships The New Way

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To secure a Graduate Role Or Internship In Banking And Finance Right Now, you will need to be at doing things differently to everybody else.

Right now, I see so much opportunity, in fact, unparalleled in comparison, but with as much frustration from people that are still doing things with old strategies.

I would like to give you an insight into offer attracting strategy.

I’ve been testing over the last few months on some of my private clients.

I think it is worth defining a strategy right now.

I’ve titled this article deliberately because words are powerful things and the way that you word things, especially on your CV’s, the way that you describe yourself at interview and in applications can be the difference between success and failure in Banking Graduate Schemes and Internships.

I’ve called this article ‘The art of offer attracting in banking and finance’ deliberately because offer attraction is the new way to secure careers in banking and finance.

Application is the old way.

Application is an old strategy, which is growing less and less effective. I’d like you to know that whatever result you are achieving in any aspect of your life right now, it is a function of two things.

One, your beliefs, and that’s not what this article is about.

Two is your strategy.

What I mean by strategy is that every single outcome and result you currently have, has a step by step set of actions that one can take in order to achieve the same result.

Many people don’t think of results like this, but for example, having a great relationship is a strategy.

There’s a step by step set of actions that one must take in order to have a great relationship

Being happy is a strategy.

That’s physiological and psychological states that one can tap into at any time.

Also, getting rejected from Banking and Finance Graduate Schemes is a strategy.

Wealth is definitely a strategy.

Wealth is a step by step set of actions that one can take in order to have complete abundance or complete scarcity, and a lot of people struggle with this one as well.

So what I would like for you to know is that anything that has been achieved is as a result of somebody’s strategy and you can compress decades into hours, minutes in some cases, by just finding those that have achieved the result you want and getting into the in-depths of the psychological and strategic strategy that they’re following.

Right now, people are receiving multiple offers in banking and finance as a result of the psychological and strategic strategy that they’re following. The goal of this article is to make you think what the exact strategy is that you are using.

And could this be the reason you may not be securing your ideal career in Banking and Finance, rather than just the tough market?

Have it be known, if your strategy is to distinguish yourself by achieving high academic results, doing an MBA and a Masters and then applying online for graduate schemes, you are doing things the old way, like the other tens of thousands of students and graduates experiencing hard times right now.

I would like to show you a new way, one that gets results right now…

Simon Dixon

Understanding Banking Better @ Ssbm

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Symbiosis School of Banking Management is one of the premier institutes located in Pune that is able to offer an in-depth analysis of the BFSI sector with its MBA in Banking Management program. Contrary to the regular Symbiosis MBA in Finance, SSBM focuses more on the concepts relevant to both banking and finance sector. The curriculum at SSBM is a fine balance of academics and extra-curricular activities that is able to give students the much needed grooming or training to become capable managers of the banking sector. In fact, Symbiosis Banking Management courses is one of the few programs in the country that has received an extremely positive feedback from the industry and in-spite of its relatively recent establishment, SSBM has fast grown to become a popular PG destination amongst students.
Organizing regular industry interactions so as to make the students aware of the latest developments along with inviting experts to share their opinions and experiences is one of the most religiously followed rules in the SSBM curriculum. In line with this tradition, SSBM will be organizing a special workshop on Mergers and Acquisitions in the second week of February 2013. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Nilanjan Sen (Associate Dean, Nanyang Executive Education and Associate Professor, Banking and Finance, Nanyang Business School). With Mergers and Acquisitions happening on a daily basis, it is very important for the MBA in Banking Management students to do an in-depth analysis through such workshops.
The Symbiosis Banking Management program is a comprehensive approach towards understanding the BFSI sector. This workshop will help the students broaden their perspective and understand the functioning of the BFSI sector with regards to the latest developments in the industry. It is these distinctive features that put up SSBMs MBA in banking management program high on the preference list of students looking for options in their PG programs. In fact; hosting workshops, encouraging students to develop a proactive approach and even and learning through practical training are all an integral part of the Symbiosis Banking Management program in Pune.
The rigorous study routine is not the only part highlighted in the Symbiosis Banking Management program; SSBM balances academics with an equal dose of extra-curricular activities through its regularly organized events, creative clubs, etc where students are given an excellent platform to nurture their innate talents. This year the admissions 2013-2015 have yet again received an overwhelming response as millions of students aspiring to enter SSBM, have put forth their registrations.
This is just one of the many events organized by SSBM. Just recently, SSBM also organized a knowledge enhancing conclave with Mint-one of the leading newspapers of the country. Even during the coming year, SSBM has a series of interesting events lined up to create an interacting learning atmosphere for the students.
Currently the institute is looking forward to welcoming the new batch as they go ahead with the next round of group discussion and interview sessions. Applicants to SSBM can follow us onhttp://www.pagalguy.com/forums/xat-snap-iift-and-others/admission-2013-2015-at-ssbm-t-87968/p-3609268/r-4253981 for latest updates with regards to the Admissions 2013-2015.
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Investment Banking Interview Preparation

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For undergrads and MBA students, the news that they have been selected for an interview at an investment bank comes with both excitement and dread. A position as an analyst or associate in corporate finance can be the first step towards a highly successful and highly lucrative career. Investment banking interviews, however, can be some of the most intimidating interviews out there, so let’s take a look at how to get prepared.

Before we jump into interview practice mode, we should take a step back and think about how we want to come across in the interview. In short, investment banking candidates should come off as bright, confident and likable.

In the final cut of selecting a hire, investment banks have already determined which candidates are smart and capable, so the decision comes down to who they like the best. So in addition to knowing a thing or two, candidates must remember to come across as a fun person to work with as well.

Know Your Story

Like any interview, candidates should have stories prepared about their lives that discuss their past, present and future. These are great answers for the standard questions:

“Tell me about yourself.” Or “Walk me through your rsum.” “Why are you interested in investment banking or this firm?” “Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?”

Candidates are highly likely to receive these or similar questions in any interview, and having succinct, practiced answers to them will give the impression of a polished candidate.

Your past story should highlight events that have qualified you for or gotten you interested in investment banking. Your present story should demonstrate why you want the particular position, how it is a logical step from where you are coming from and perhaps touch on where you hope the position will lead.

Your future story should discuss how investment banking will lead to where you want to go. Good future ambitions might be a managing director position in investment banking, a principle at a private equity firm, a CFO or perhaps and entrepreneur. In any case, you should communicate that those are long-term ambitions and you look forward to the experiences you’ll have in the position you’re interviewing for.

Know the Industry and Firm

Where investment banking interviews begin to get trickier is that firms will expect you to know what you’re getting into. If you confuse an equity analyst position with an analyst position in corporate finance, for example, you will not make it any further in the process.

You should understand the major divisions within an investment bank – sales & trading, corporate finance, research, etc. You should understand the hierarchy of positions within corporate finance – analyst, associate, vice president, managing director – and what each position does.

At the macro level, you need to understand the major differences between bulge bracket investment banks, middle market and boutique investment banks. You should also have a good answer for why you would prefer one type over another (and be sure that you prefer the type you’re interviewing with).

Top Paying Banking And Finance Careers

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I am an MBA from…”

Or

“I am a Masters In…”

Or

“I am a graduate from…”

Really?

What happened to you?

You Are Not Your Education.

Surely you have something unique to offer the world of Banking & Finance.

But I have found that the very thing holding these students and graduates back is simply their beliefs and the meaning that they attach to the current situation.

In Private Equity our job is to see things differently from everybody else.

The investments that I look for right now are companies that do not understand the opportunity that is available to them right now through technological advance.

I mean, never in history have we had access to our own television channel (You Tube), our own distribution network of over 1 billion users (Facebook), the ability to have our message reach everybody’s pockets (Through i phones and Blackberry’s), have access to our own publishing company (Through iPad and Amazon), the ability to set up at virtually zero cost, for 3 people to be able to do the work of 300 people without an office and to have access to a global market with the click of a few buttons and a small budget with google.

And this is meant to be a hard time???

What an opportunity.

As long as businesses continue to do things the old way, there will always be a market for me to see things the other way and thrive.

As long as students and graduates identify themselves as their education, there will always be an opportunity for others to see things the other way and thrive.

Why?

Two things and two takeaways for your career.

Students and Graduates that are struggling right now are stuck in old ways and not adjusting to change.

Old thinking students and graduates are using old strategies like get as educated as I can and then apply online for graduate Schemes.

This will lead to the same results as everybody else – bad ones.

Secondly…

Students and Graduates that are struggling right now give the wrong meaning to the tough market.

Circumstances do not dictate what happens to us.

The meaning that we give the circumstances does.

This tough market can be unfortunate or it can be the biggest opportunity ever.

Which meaning you give it, is your choice.

What is the dominant meaning that you give to the current situation?

I put it to you, the meaning you give it will dictate your results.

Some experience the trauma (and something that I would never wish upon anybody) of being raped.

Some take that experience and fall apart.

Others use this as a reason to never allow this to happen to anybody ever again and start a crusade to change the world.

What is the difference?

The meaning you give something.

Why me? v. How Can I Use This?

The meaning you attach to circumstances will dictate your ability to see the opportunity amongst the rough.

Why Choose an Online Book Store for Banking, Law and Taxation Books

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The Internet is a great source where you can find adequate and relevant information on any topic or subject. You just have to be online and with few seconds you will visit a website where you can find the number of books available online. Sometimes it becomes little confusing and time consuming when you don’t find a relevant Online Book Store on your search.

Over the past few years it is observed that consumers are becoming more comfortable buying their books online. A major advantage is the range of books, price analysis you can browse at an online bookshop.

Buying books online is a new concept. Some book lovers are not as comfortable with buying books online as they are with buying it from a traditional bookstore. But if you’ve never tried to buy books online, you may be missing out on a lot.

There is indeed a large and number of reliable online book stores available today, many featured in numerous online book store reviews. These stores offer an overwhelming, number and variety of books for sale, as a result of which, online book store fans now have the opportunity of finding whatever books you wish to buy, like never before.

When considering online book store to buy a book online the main thing to consider is price and choice. You can find a collection of certain book with price analysis in one place. After all, you are going to visit the best creations.

One thing that a traditional bookstore cannot offer but Bookcorporation can is easy access to consumer reviews, book reviews and author biographies. Also there are loads of books in many categories like banking books, law books, taxation books, curriculum books etc. They offer best books at affordable prices and provide some rare books for their online customers.

Bookcorporation is online book store providing Labour, Law, Taxation, Banking, CA, CS, MBA, LLB books etc. It offers a number of books for professionals, teachers, students, advocates and companies.