Finance Monthly July 2019 Edition

It’s no secret that the finance industry is a fiercely competitive field to break into. Hundreds of thousands of candidates apply for entry-level positions or graduate schemes at most of the top financial institutions and the truth is that even if you have the degree, your CV checks every box and your cover letter hits all the right notes, sometimes this is still not enough. In today’s fast-evolving workplace, it’s the soft skills and personality traits that can distinguish candidates from one another. Here is Finance Monthly’s list of the top 8 qualities and personality traits that can put you in prime position for a promising career in finance. HAVING THE RIGHT ATTITUDE Having a positive attitude is vital when applying for a job in any field, and not just in finance. Most managers acknowledge that with the right training, skills are easily learned. What always stays the same though is a candidate’s attitude. You’ll never know absolutely everything in finance, but being positive, thoughtful and eager to learn are characteristics that will always set you apart from the competition. WILLINGNESS TO GROW AND EVOLVE Finance is a vast industry and once you’re in, there’s plenty of room to evolve, move around, and find your niche. But it’s not just this willingness to climb up the corporate ladder that employers are THE TOP 8 QUALITIES THAT COUNT 1 2 54 www.finance-monthly.com FINANCE CAREERS - TOP 8 QUALITIES THAT COUNT