Having worked in treasury recruitment for just over a year now, I have noticed more and more that job titles on either LinkedIn or within a person’s CV are being over glamorized to make it seem like the role is either more important or more senior than it actually is. The truth is that by [...]
Our MD and founder, Mike Richards, has spoken to the ATEL Luxembourg Corporate Treasurers magazine about the importance of creating a unique identity, even when you're not proactively searching for your next opportunity. You need to stand out, you need to convince companies that you are worth meeting. If they're looking to recruit you or [...]
Job hunting can be a daunting experience if you have never done it before. Whether it’s for your first treasury role or you are looking to move from one company to another, the experience may not be a comfortable one. There are many reasons why job hunting can be scary and equally, reasons why these [...]
Since joining The Treasury Recruitment Company, the questions I get asked more than any other relate to compensation / salary: What should my salary be? Gabe, do you think my package is competitive? How should I get a pay rise Gabe? In this article I offer my advice about how to successfully achieve your next [...]
If you’re thinking that in a time of economic and political uncertainty, you should take a ‘better the-devil-you-know’ approach to career progression and job prospects is best, I know exactly where you’re coming from! But there are great opportunities out there for treasury professionals, if you know where to look and more importantly who to [...]
Whilst the UK market has temporarily slowed, the International market has gone crazy! Mike recruited me to run our rapidly expanding International Treasury desk, IÂ have had to learn quickly and work fast to meet demand from our clients. The hot markets across Europe continue to be Switzerland, Belgium and Germany, with The Netherlands growing once [...]
The UK Treasury Recruitment market has slowed down over recent months with some hesitation from our clients to channel their efforts into driving headcount growth at a time of clear economic and political unrest. That said, there have been some good roles at the £25,000 to £50,000 range which has kept me very busy over [...]
After a very busy 2016 and a slightly quieter start to 2017, things seem to be taking a shift in the right direction. The feeling on the street post-election is that Treasury teams are again beginning to focus on upskilling. This has had a knock-on effect on the interims market where we have seen an [...]
1. Dress to Impress Dressing smartly and being punctual will give you confidence and the opportunity to relax into the environment as you know you are prepared. A good, firm handshake is vital. Maintain good eye contact and be cheerful, smile. All these factors help create a positive first impression. You only get [...]
In a day and age where social media is one of the most used tools to communicate, it only seems right that you make the most of LinkedIn. Without a LinkedIn profile, you’re not visible! One of the most common things I get asked is, how can I make my LinkedIn profile shine? So we’ve [...]
