1. Gain professional advice tailored to your needs
Darren had been in retail banking for over 7 years before he left for personal reasons. And when he was ready to get back to work, he found that the process of finding a new job took longer than expected.
“What concerned me when I was trying to re-enter employment was that the market wasn't doing well at the time, so recruitment was not very active,” he explains.
“Since applying through direct channels was not working, I had to explore other options, cast my net wider. That’s when I bumped into IBF.”
When Darren approached IBF Careers Connect, he had a very clear objective—to tap on their knowledge and resources in the financial services industry. He had already sent out many job applications on his own, but wanted to know what else he could do to expand his opportunities and increase his chances of getting hired.
His career advisers gave him 1-on-1 coaching on how to fine-tune his interview skills, provided insightful advice on the blind spots in his job search, and taught him how to beef up his resume to better showcase his skills.
Jennifer, too, was assigned a career adviser, but she had different needs and concerns.
“My intention for reaching out to IBF Careers Connect was to find out more about jobs in the financial services industry, and what skills I would need to facilitate professional conversion,” she shares. Her career adviser recommended an executive workshop, “Taking Ownership for Career Success”, which Jennifer attended and found extremely useful to her job search.
As you can see, IBF’s career advisory services are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Career advisers will assess your individual needs before giving personalised insights, ensuring you receive relevant and useful information that gives you the best chance of succeeding in your job search.