Editor's note: This article first appeared on our Australian site. A spate of layoffs in recent months means some financial services professionals face the daunting prospect of job hunting while unemployed. Those fortunate enough to get an interview will of course be asked why their old employer got rid of them. Here’s a short guide to dealing with that situation. 1) Chill: the interviewer would be more worried if you... Read more

Job hunting in this market takes a little extra effort. Here’s how to stand out. 1) Get networking By being well-networked, you’ll not only be able to tap into the "hidden" job market, but you’ll also be giving yourself a real advantage over other candidates, says Andrew Hanson, director, financial services, Robert Walters. “Your network should include anyone who can assist you with a job search or career move –... Read more

{Editor's Note: The following article comes from Australia but applies here as well} Sick of searching for your ideal job? Want recruiters to reach out to you instead? Here’s what you can do to increase your chances of being headhunted. 1) Remember: It’s just as important in the back office In the past it was much easier to catch a recruiter’s eye if you had a high-profile role in the front... Read more

Sometimes using recruiters works better than applying directly to banks. And if you put in extra effort when choosing your consultants, your career could benefit. Here are some reasons why. 1) Screen and select There’s a limited number of large financial services firms and it’s difficult to look into the quality of their internal hiring teams. But recruitment firms are comparatively plentiful, so you should at least be able to find... Read more

New hedge funds in Hong Kong, rather than established ones, are expected to generate most of the vacancies in the sector this year. “We saw more players coming from the UK and US in 2010. This isn’t slowing down, it’s an upward trend," says Christina Ng, manager, financial services, Robert Walters. Of course, these being hedge funds, the number of jobs they create is limited. “While new funds set up in... Read more