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Originally posted by edison View Post
I reckon 10 months at least; six could still be before a general election.Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View Post
Agree, it probably won't be until (a few months, minimum) after a GE.
Im in contract till August but I've put myself open for work on LinkedIn as I need a change, but would stay in current place till things pickup if needs be.Comment
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The bank/division in which I am currently gigging held a global town hall yesterday and announced impending headcount reductions and they are looking to deliver more by appointing/retaining highly skilled/experienced staff.
This is slightly odd because:
1. I have worked for many banks and the first thing you know about job cuts is when people just disappear...
2. Every cost saving measure I have seen tends to think out the ranks of senior/high earning VPs as well as under performing junior staff.
My contract ends in July and I hit the 90 week engagement limit. I was planning a bit of time off but I could be tempted by a decent perm role.Comment
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Could be longer than 10 months. General election has to happen by 28th January. Don't think it will be after Christmas but who knows with this self serving government.Comment
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Originally posted by avonleigh View PostCould be longer than 10 months. General election has to happen by 28th January. Don't think it will be after Christmas but who knows with this self serving government.
Mid-Nov seems more plausible which would be just six weeks after the Tory party conference and avoid a clash with the US election. But who knows!Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostAnother week has gone by, looking for a new gig. Still only seeing roles that require extensive FS/Insurance experience. The requirements all look good until I reach that one line in bold that tells me my CV will go straight in the bin.
Not that I really want to work in that industry but I'd be prepared to make an exception in the short term.Comment
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Originally posted by edison View Post
Insurance seems to have been the standout sector in a sea of despair since last summer, especially roles with London Market experience. Previous sector experience is very much preferred though, more than most other sectors.
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Originally posted by avonleigh View Post
Had exactly the same. Initial teams call and then face to face, that was two weeks ago. Also, interviewed very well I thought. But the same, not got back to me. You kinda accept it with contracts. But when somebody has had two interviews, it's common decency to send a quick email to say thanks but no thanks. Quite annoyed by it.
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Originally posted by sreed View Post
That’s what I’ve seen as well at my current client, a mid sized insurance firm. They’re short of PMs, BAs, senior risk/compliance personnel, and struggling to recruit Solution Architects. In all cases, the factor that makes it harder for them to find the right person is insurance experience.
So, in your view and experience of your client and presumably knowledge of the SA roles would not having insurance experience be a problem?Comment
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