Jobs in Finance

Perhaps I'm the last to know but I tried applying for an Amazon position the other day and was so surprised at how much effort it took. They make you take like a two hour long test on a wide range… more

Is it a fair sign that if you keep making it to final rounds, you’re doing most things right and it’s just coming down to timing or luck? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. Getting that far s… more

Not a finance-related question, but what do you guys do with your pets during the day? My dog usually just hags out in the couch but I’m considering taking him to a daycare a couple times a week to pl… more

Hi everyone, I recently relocated from California to Las Vegas and have been job searching for nearly a year (700+ applications) with limited success. I have experience in finance, operations, admin, risk, fraud,… more

Okay but seriously who goes into the middle stall in the bathroom and just camps out? With only 3 stalls in the room you should definitely be using an end stall. There's another chaos in the world… more

I took this job specifically because it was advertised as Remote First, and now they’re mandating four days a week in the office starting next month. I live two states away and there was zero mention … more

It’s kind of weird, but after weeks of silence and being completely in the dark, getting a “we won’t be moving forward” email actually made me feel… relieved. Not because it’s the outcome I wanted, bu… more

Had an interview today, was me the interviewer and another candidate, I’ve applied for so many jobs I didn’t know what this one was, I was reeled off a load of information in 30 seconds, to the be tol… more

Has anyone’s company recently upgraded ERP systems? Was it a big upgrade or pretty similar? We are on a legacy system (I actually don’t mind it) so I am wondering if the latest stuff actually makes a … more

I have a very sensitive individual on my team that blows up if you dont offer feedback exactly right. Enter CoPilot, which helped me turn my corrective email into a really babied down version that was… more

What’s the latest you don’t mind having a call on a Friday? I had a 4 PM call last Friday and my first thought was honestly, “Are we really scheduling meetings this late on a Friday for non-urgent iss… more

What’s the biggest downside of annual planning cycles? They can lock in assumptions long after reality changes.

Has anyone had luck with using a headhunting recruiting service? I have been in contact with one, but they keep sending me entry-level positions. I know I’m only 4 years into my career, but I have to … more

Has anyone ever left an interview during the actual interview?
I have personally never done it but there’s been times where I felt I could’ve! :D

Has anyone experienced almost feeling parented by a manager?
Our company is mainly people aged between 23-35 which as a 25 year old i absolutely love.
However, we just had a really awful meeting and instead… more

How do you get good referrals? I am so tired of grabbing coffee with VP-level alumni who just want to hear themselves talk for 30 minutes. I come prepared with smart questions and a clear ask, and the… more

Is it normal for recruiters to phone or message 3/4 times day? I have said to many in my communication preferences after 5pm but they just don’t seem to listen???

What are the tactics for negotiating a higher salary? I feel like I am paid way less than I deserve, purely because I’m not speaking up

Has anyone had any luck avoiding signing a non-solicit agreement before? I know a few people that just never signed theirs and the company never followed up, but these days everything is in Docusign w… more

My prospective boss texted me at 11 p.m. on a Friday to test my responsiveness before they send the official offer. I haven't even signed the papers yet and the red flags are already flying higher… more

I went for a second job interview at this place that I really wanted to work and they even requested my background check. Just to ghost me. I’m gonna give them another call in like a year and ask if t… more

How often do coworkers ask you for favors and do you regularly choose to help them out? I’ve always taken the perspective that if I help others, they’ll be willing to help me when the time comes. Howe… more

Feeling today that the 35 years until I retire may not be enough time to find the success I want at the pace I'm going. Maybe its just negative thoughts but I feel like the hard work and grind may… more

When job searching after a layoff, do you keep your old job listed as “current” on LinkedIn for a while to avoid a gap, or do you update it right away? I’ve seen people handle this differently. Some l… more

Is Treasury management a good area to work in? I know that’s vague but any insight would be appreciated.

Has anyone gotten their “dream job” and realized they didn’t actually like it? What changed your mind about it? And did you stick it out?

How do you maintain curiosity in a role that becomes routine? I try to ask “why” more often, even for familiar problems.

I am a 29 years old professional currently transitioning from sports management into the financial sector. I am seeking to understand the feasibility of securing an entry level position upon successfu… more

Would you not apply for a job that you’ve seen come on and off the market quite a lot in the last year?
My gut would scream that it’s a red flag, but I guess you never know until you try?!

At what point do you just walk away from a firm that refuses to be transparent about the most important part of the job? I’m in the final round for a Controller position and they still haven't giv… more

I feel like the job market is still crappy for me. I feel like I'm either underqualified or overqualified for every job posting. Nothing is giving me that just right goldilocks vibe, you know? Jus… more

For those who’ve recently landed offers, what actually worked for you in this market? It feels like the old apply and wait strategy just isn’t cutting it anymore. I’m curious if people changed their a… more

What are your thoughts on someone calling (on teams or other program) out of the blue? Personally, it’s a bit of a pet peeve. I’d rather them give me a heads up so that I have time to find a quiet roo… more

What’s one sign finance is overcomplicating reporting? For me, it’s when frontline leaders create their own shadow metrics.

*Informational Interview Flop* - A coworker was talking to me about a student from my Alma mater who had a terrible informational interview with him. Usual issues, scripted, rambling, impersonal. Shou… more

Checking out at Costco today, I was making idle conversation with the cashier. Somehow we started talking about 401k/retirement and she said she cashed out half her 401k and parked it in gold 🫨 I mea… more

Is there anything more deflating than blocking your lunch break for a recruiter call and then they just don’t show? I sat there staring at myself on Google Meet, refreshing my inbox, wondering if I so… more

I’ve been at the same company for 3 years now. Pay hasn’t changed much and it’s a bit of a non-negotiable. However I’m wondering if instead of asking for more pay, would it be reasonable to ask for mo… more

If I see one more we're hiring post from a firm that hasn't responded to an application in six months, I’m going to lose it. It’s clearly just brand marketing at this point to make the company… more

Aldermore Bank just let 80%+ of their IT team and out sourcing to India.
A lot of those families now at risk of loosing there homes.