A job in credit analysis carries with it lots of responsibilities. Generally, credit analysts are responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of a loan applicant. These applicants may be individuals or businesses, depending on the field the credit analyst is working in. Typically, credit analysts are employed by investment companies, credit rating agencies, credit card issuing…
It’s little secret that these days, the job market is pretty tough. In many cases there are simply more jobs than there are people, and more and more people go into high education, the competition rises even further. Certain sectors are completely overrun – but at the same time, some are flourishing. It can be…
Believe it or not, manufacturing and design is one of the most competitive industries in the world. So if you plan on having a career in it, you need to be clued up on what it takes to be successful. In competitive industries like this one, it’s important to understand that it’s not impossible to…
We live in an age of digital workspaces and flexible working directives, where employees are being empowered to travel the world in the name of business. This is creating huge opportunities for international growth and expansion, while also reducing certain cost bases associated with running a business. The rise of international business travel alone is…
By Alek S. It’s probably safe to say that few people are exactly who they want to be in life. People would like to be more successful, live healthier, or have better personal relationships. In all, many of our goals are incredibly universal, and yet, we want to be singular as an individual. Because of…
Everyone wants a job that they can look forward to in the mornings, but what’s even more important is having a little job security. If you’re in a position where you’re always in danger of being made redundant, and having to strain yourself just to keep yourself on the workforce, it’s not exactly going to…
Starting a new career path can be daunting. But there is a reason that we are looking for a fresh start, either we’re unhappy in our current career or we are just looking for a new challenge. It is difficult to start on a new career path when we are working a full-time job, but…
Many people strive to be strong leaders in their business lives. Get it right and you have a strong and productive team who are on your side through thick and thin. Get it wrong and you can find yourself swimming against the current and struggling to motivate people. Some people seem to naturally possess the…
Have you ever heard the term “extended adolescence”? It refers to the change that we’re seeing in the way that people are growing up. Traditionally, “young adulthood” is defined as the time from 18 to 35. There are a few things that act as markers to differentiate adolescence and young adulthood. These things include moving…
For Christians who are seeking a career that also shares their values in faith, it can often seem like a bleak outlook. However, this couldn’t be further from the case. There are a number of great careers for Christians, as long as you look outside the box. The obvious career would be to seek…
For many of us, our career is what defines us. It’s the thing that the vast majority of our time and energy is dedicated to, not to mention the way that we often relate to other people. After all, if you’re at a party and someone asks you “what do you do?” You’re not going…
Whether you’re starting your first finance job or you’re setting up your own finance business, there are key areas that you should focus on in terms of skills. Jobs that are available in the finance sector include accounting, stock broker, financial advisor, investment banker, actuary, and more. Your skills can be transferable between these different…