Whether you’re actively looking for a new position in the financial services industry or just keeping your eyes open to any hot opportunities, you need to stand out from other candidates. Companies also need insight into how your credentials, background and skills can meet their business needs.

Even when you’re not looking, staying in touch with recruiters and hiring managers and having your information searchable and online is a good practice. The financial services sector offers great career opportunities, but it’s also an industry rife with layoffs and uncertainty. So, it’s important that you remain top of mind when companies are searching for talent.

With companies looking for qualified workers at all levels in online communities, candidates need to make sure their information is up-to-date and accessible where financial services firms source for talent. If you’re not part of OneWire’s premium talent community in the financial services industry, it’s time to create your profile. If you already have one, make sure it’s complete and offers the right amount of detail to ensure you’re matched with a top employer. 

Here’s why:

You Can’t Win It If You’re Not In It. OneWire is the premier destination for financial professionals to connect with top employers. Whether you’re interested in fixed income sales or a spot in the IT department in one of the top trading houses, the next great opportunity – or even the one after that – is just a sign up away. Getting started is easy and a new profile creation form makes signing up easier than ever. 

You’re Worth It. A powerful profile is your representation to the hiring community and an investment in your future. When financial services organizations are ready to hire, they want to get to the right talent, faster. That means they’re looking in niche communities to find individuals with an interest in financial services and a relevant background. 

Profiles can be created quickly and easily. Confidentiality controls are also available, so no matter where you are in your search, you retain control over who sees your information. A “completeness meter” guides the process and indicates specific areas that mean the most to employers, helping candidates provide the right level of detail.

It ends the madness of submitting the same information repeatedly. Candidates who create a profile can then use it across multiple employers instead of filling out a separate application every time they apply for a position.

Precision matters. When creating a profile, keep in mind that the system will match a candidate’s information to relevant opportunities based on qualifications and career preferences. Describing your experience, job history, achievements, skills and certifications is necessary to help employers identify a match. Employers are given these same structured search criteria to describe the qualifications they are looking for in an ideal candidate. A matching technology connects the right talent to the right opportunities. 

There’s the power of suggestion – Ever buy a book at Amazon because of what other readers purchased? OneWire also suggests opportunities you might be interested in. Not only does the system assist in the job search, it can uncover other opportunities and expand options.

As part of the OneWire community, you can apply for positions of interest, communicate directly with interested employers, review job recommendations, and refer friends to receive cash bounties. Regardless of where you are in the job search, OneWire can help you get in front of the right employers, as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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OneWire Releases New Candidate Interface

 

Improved Candidate Experience and Engagement, Overall Ease of Use Ensure Better Matches and Better Talent, Faster

Hoping to land an internship in finance or accounting?  There’s still time!  Top companies are using OneWire to hire undergraduate interns for both the summer and fall.  Internships are an excellent way to get your foot in the door at a great company—and can often lead to a fulltime offer.  Check out a few great internship opportunities below.  Sign into OneWire, and Express Interest in the position to apply! 

4. Audit Internship - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
New York, NY 

After Dodd-Frank regulations took effect, the need for compliance officers began to increase in the banking industry – and now with the Volcker Rule taking effect this coming July, jobs in compliance are going to be in even more demand.  In fact, many job resources are already reporting surges in compliance hiring, particularly in major cities such as New York, Chicago, and Dallas.  From major investment banks, to regional and community banks, compliance officers will serve a major role and often report directly to top tier management.  

Considering a job in compliance?  It’s certainly worth looking into! Banks are looking for all ranges of experience; while chief compliance officers will need to have extensive experience, other firms offer training for entry- and low-level hires.  In addition, compliance salaries can range from $70,000 to $90,000 at smaller banks and over $150,000 at investment banks and hedge funds.  Want to learn more?  Click here to review jobs in compliance on OneWire!

OneWire Announces Winners of Most Memorable Interview Contest

Recruiting Technology Provider Asked Facebook Followers to Share Their Worst Interview Experiences

NEW YORK, NY, Feb 02, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Putting the power of precise recruiting technology in the hands of candidates and recruiters, OneWire(R) today announced the winners of its Most Memorable Interview contest. The contest asked fans of the company's Facebook page to share their stories of terrible interview experiences that did not go as planned.

"No matter the industry or experience level, everyone has had at least one interview that didn't go well," said Brin McCagg, co-founder, president and COO of OneWire. "The submissions we received from our followers clearly underscored costly missed opportunities and lost productivity. That's why it's so crucial for employers to place additional focus on improving the candidate experience."

During the two-week submission period, the company received more than 50 entries. Out of the uncomfortable, unprofessional and outright embarrassing experiences, the judges selected three winners:

        
--  The winner met with a narcoleptic CFO who fell asleep in the middle of
the interview
--  The runner-up described a wardrobe malfunction that exposed her
undergarments during her interview; however, happily, she still got
the job
--  The third-place winner got sick during an interview and, when it came
time to shake the interviewer's hand, she reached for the garbage pail
instead

The contest highlighted the problems many job seekers have in finding companies best suited to them, and the trouble many companies have in sourcing the right candidates. When interview practices aren't standardized and hiring managers aren't taught how to conduct a proper interview, candidates can have negative interview experiences. Even more common, unqualified or rejected candidates are often left in the dark about where they stand in the interview process as they usually don't receive any feedback or status updates.

OneWire helps organizations address these shortcomings to improve the candidate experience through its comprehensive, cloud-based recruiting platform. With OneWire's proprietary matching technology and talent assessment tools, employers can pinpoint the most qualified candidates at the click of a button, minimizing time spent on interviewing unqualified applicants. Candidates are only matched to positions that meet their qualification and career preferences, improving their job search experience and engagement.

"Though the interview stories shared in the contest may be entertaining, they also demonstrate the need for a better method to address the mismatch between candidates and employers," said McCagg. "OneWire aims to improve the recruitment process for both companies and candidates. Our goal is to reduce the number of terrible interviews and make sure job seekers -- and hiring employers -- have interviews that are memorable for the right reasons."

2012 is expected to be a great year for job seekers!  Experts believe that the unemployment rate will continue to drop, and surveys report that employers plan to hire 9.5 percent more graduates than last year.  In addition, a number of industries are expected to see rapid growth this year.  So if you’re thinking about a new career path, check out the top 5 jobs that should grow in 2012:

1.    Biomedical engineer
Average salary: $82,421

2.    Computer software engineer
Average salary: $97,581

3.    Customer service representative
Average salary: $29,314

4.    Home health aide
Average salary: $28,173

5.    Management analyst
Average salary: $72,197

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