Career Advice

Receive expert career advice to help you navigate your professional journey, develop essential skills, and achieve your career goals. Explore tips on career growth, personal branding, and staying competitive in a fast-evolving job market.

June 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: Europe Market Moves 

From front-office compensation to return-to-office expectations, this episode offers timely insights for both hiring managers and candidates navigating a changing landscape.

May 2025
What is Driving Finance & Accounting Hiring Right Now? 

Anthony McCann shares how the Finops function is evolving within financial services, what’s driving hiring trends, how compensation stacks up, and why candidates in finance and accounting are increasingly focused on long-term growth.

March 2025
Senior Quant Trader Interviews: How to Stand Out and Secure the R... 

In today’s competitive job market, having an up-to-date CV is essential. Discover the top reasons why maintaining a current CV boosts your career, helps you stay competitive, and ensures you're ready for new opportunities.

March 2025
The Best Cities for Quantitative Trader Jobs 

Discover top cities for Quantitative Traders to grow their careers, including New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Chicago, with exciting opportunities in leading financial hubs.

March 2025
Advancing Your Career in Credit Risk 

Discover career advancement strategies for senior credit risk professionals. Learn how to deepen expertise, develop leadership skills, and stay ahead of emerging trends to excel in high-level roles. Explore opportunities with Selby Jennings for top-tier career growth.

March 2025
Why You Should Always Have an Updated CV 

In today’s competitive job market, having an up-to-date CV is essential. Discover the top reasons why maintaining a current CV boosts your career, helps you stay competitive, and ensures you're ready for new opportunities.

February 2025
The Status Quo of Sales & Trading in Europe 

Learn about the sales and trading landscape in Europe for 2024, with insights on market volatility, interest rate cuts, and growing demand for experienced hires. Discover key opportunities, strategies for hiring top talent, and the evolving dynamics within sectors like commodities, QIS, and structured credit.

February 2025
Overviews, Uses and Interview Preparation for Top Software Progra... 

Read an overview on the most popular software engineering programmes used in the fintech sector, as well as advantages and use cases alongside recommendations for interview preparation.

January 2025
​Key Trends Impacting Quant Hiring in 2025 

As the financial landscape becomes more sophisticated and competitive, firms across Europe are navigating a complex talent market. Learn more about the key trends within quants in Europe, including insights into how they’re shaping the job market and what they mean for employers and candidates alike.

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