Jobs in Finance

Has anyone ever been caught out from lying about their education on their CV?? I always wonder if companies actually go to the trouble to check

If you don’t come from a target school or a family with connections, is it even possible to break into top-tier finance anymore? I’m networking like crazy, building experience, taking every relevant c… more

I don't care who you are or where you're from but if you reheat fish in the breakroom I think you deserve to serve some time.

Have you ever been ghosted by a recruiter? I recently had a company’s in-house recruiter reach out about a role, we agreed on a time to connect, and I shared my email and cell number, but then…nothing… more

I applied to a job, then two weeks later it was reposted with a different title and $5K less in salary. Still the same description, same team, even the same hiring manager. I haven’t heard back and no… more

I know networking is highly recommended when job seeking in a tight market. Wondering if there is anything else that can help job-seekers get a leg up?

I applied for a position that requires an MBA. I thought I would be a shoe-in for the position but my resume has now been sitting in their system for over a month. Am I pretty much rejected at this po… more

I had a second interview on Monday and haven’t heard anything back. Is this a bad sign? How long before it’s appropriate to follow-up?

How does ebay's relocation package work? Does everyone work from home 3 days a week?

A lot of companies offer a separate work phone, but is it really worth it? I love the idea of keeping work and personal life separate, like being able to actually turn off at the end of the day. But c… more

How big of a deal should benefits be in the workplace? My company is great with flexible working, but we get the minimum annual leave, very low pay etc. I feel like I can never bring anything up becau… more

Does anyone else feel like culture fit is just code for you’re not one of us? I’ve been told I was a great candidate, but not quite the right vibe more times than I can count. I’m not showing up to in… more

Slightly philosophical one: Whats’s the purpose of finance in your company - control, insight, or enablement? I used to think “control” but over time I realized that the best finance teams actually en… more

What is a life lesson you've learned while working in finance? Mine is very basic but years ago it taught me how to cultivate and maintain a healthy credit score and a healthy budget. It has made … more

Why is it so hard to find a job?! I have over 7 years of finance experience and I cannot find a job making over 135k. I have probably applied for 250+ jobs and got about 3 calls back. All first round … more

I've been working at the same bank for 25+years. We're now under new management. Wondering if I should look at remote loan processing. Can anyone give me the pros and cons of doing this? Also … more

What’s the craziest thing you’ve heard about micromanaging? I recently heard about some managers who keep secret, detailed logs tracking who shows up late, leaves early, keeps their camera off, or doe… more

How different are industries within the corporate finance realm? If I were to switch for manufacturing to something like energy or tech, would there be a big change? Or is it just working with the sam… more

If a company’s Glassdoor reviews are 50/50 split between “best job ever” and “absolute nightmare,” do you still go for it? I’ve got an interview scheduled and now I’m questioning everything. Do you tr… more

How much commercial exposure do you think a finance professional needs before being Director level? Personally, I think sitting in on customer P&L and pricing discussions gave me and edge later - … more

Anyone got tips on controlling interview nerves?
I can come across as so unconfident when I am nervous, visibly shaking etc! Any tips would be so useful

What kind of budget does your company have for things like parties, employee engagement/rewards, etc? At Regions its pretty bare bones. We usually have enough for an occasional team dinner or pizza pa… more

Hello. I am looking for a job in the banking / finance world but am having a very difficult time using traditional methods. Are there any old school "head hunter's" in the Ohio area? Tha… more

How much does remote flexibility actually factor into your job decisions these days? I didn’t think it would matter that much, until last week, when I had to go into the office every day for the first… more

Is there any reason why recruitment agents just do not get back to me at all? I have applied to so many jobs through agencies and just never hear back. I chase them where I can, but it does not seem t… more

Honest question: does anyone still use zero-based budgeting effectively? We tried it last year and it turned into death by PowerPoint. Maybe I’m missing something….

How common are panel interviews? Had one today with 3-5 people asking me questions. It was a bit intimidating to say the least, but I think I did well enough.

Would you guys do a lateral move within your company to gain experience in another area? I work for a large manufacturer with various business units and while it is recommended, I feel like it could d… more

I’ve had four interviews this month and not a single one asked me about my actual experience. It was just nonstop hypotheticals and how would you handle this scenario nonsense. It’s frustrating when I… more

I’ve only ever worked in this industry but often wonder what life is like on the other side. Anyone who’s worked in different industry or a govt job? Would be great to hear your views

What is the likelihood that AI will replace our jobs within the next 5 years? I used to think it was going to but seeing now how often AI hallucinates and how it can't be trusted with customer inf… more

Do you think our raises this year will actually keep up with inflation? Honestly, it hasn’t felt great the past few years. Inflation hit around 8% in 2022, then cooled a bit to about 4% in 2023 and 3%… more

Anyone here work in cost accounting within CPG or food manufacturing? Our teams are constantly balancing commodity volatility with cost transparency. Curious what cost tracking tools or methods other … more

Does anyone feel like this lines between Accounting and Finance in the Corporate space are becoming nonexistent? I’m in a role that’s is a lot more accounting heavy than I expected but also supposed t… more

Curious - Scotia’s credit solution associate under commercial. What internal level is this? And what would the comp structure be?
Would really appreciate it if someone could shed some lights

I had an interview loop where three people asked me literally the same question: “Tell me about a time you failed.” I tried to switch up my answer each time, but it started to feel weird? By round thr… more

Feeling disheartened with the job market. I need a new job by the end of the year or else I’ll have to move in with my parents. I’m grateful I have that safety bet, but it’s still not ideal.

Anyone got any tips on changing from the private to public sector? Making the move soon so want to be as prepared as possible!