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Recent content by smithsi

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    Training

    Looking at bumping up my skillset as the market is very competitive and I think adding MCPD and doing the Microsoft certification. Has anyone used online self based training? I was looking at seeklearning, but there are others I think. I was looking for other people's experiences as shelling...
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    Fustration in investment banking

    The problem was he was alleging I didn't know my onions, because of his less than 100% knowledge of the technology (I would give him that the other 90% was very good). So I think I had to correct him slightly. Problem with IB is that they do tend to interview at least twice for a job, but then...
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    Fustration in investment banking

    Been looking for a contract for around 8 weeks in Investment Banking. I have around 12 years experience in investment banking. I do databases and C#/java development. Interviewed for 7 hours for a role (3.5 hours 2 interviews/7 people) and now they say they don't think I am up to the mark...
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    Etiquette about phoning an agent associated with an ad

    Etiquette Etiquette Send in the CV and then phone usually the best way, that way he/she has the document in front of her.
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    Which umbrella - OrangeGenie vs Parasol

    Just about to start a new contract and want to use an umbrella to limit the hassle factor on a first contract. Any recommendations on which agency to use? I get the impression that the service received from OrangeGenie has improved of late and that they are generally pretty good at...

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