Career Wisdom: How Job Seekers Choose the Right Financial Institution

by seosh on 2008-03-05 10:11:39

Lilian Tsang, Director and CEO of AMTD Wealth Planning Limited: "In order to align with the company's business development, we are actively recruiting talents. All hired employees will receive comprehensive training programs and clear promotion ladders."

Strong Capabilities

Most job seekers likely target large financial institutions as their ideal employers because robust companies can provide clients with the strongest confidence assurance. Working in such a company naturally makes attracting customers easier. Especially for those who have just obtained degrees and professional qualifications, if they can join a larger financial institution, they generally receive assistance in finding new customers and building their own customer networks.

Employee Benefits and Contract Systems

Some financial institutions in the market choose to hire employees as "self-employed," contractual, or partner forms. Therefore, employee benefits, promotion opportunities, or MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund) systems may differ from those of regular employees. Job seekers should be aware of this point. If given a choice, being hired as a regular employee is better since it offers at least a sense of belonging and allows one to truly develop their career.

On-the-job Training and Promotion Ladder

A comprehensive and sufficient training course is also an important factor that job seekers need to consider, especially on-the-job training. Under the guidance of a good mentor, one can acquire valuable knowledge and practical experience, quickly strengthen oneself, expand the customer network, and even build one's own team, elevating oneself to the management level.

Finally, when choosing a workplace, job seekers should also consider whether the commercial institution can clearly demonstrate a defined promotion ladder, so employees can clearly understand the promotion mechanism.

This article is originally from Pin-Dao Network. Original link: http://www.pin-dao.com/finances/200803050028.html