Financial Services Interview Tips: How to Stand Out

In Career Advice by joy-pearse / January 13, 2026 / 0 comments

Securing an interview in financial services is a major milestone. However, with competition intensifying, the right financial services interview tips can make the difference between progressing and missing out. Financial Services Interview Preparation: Why Tailoring Matters A generic CV will rarely catch the eye of recruiters, hiring managers or AI computers. A tailored approach signals […]

Build High-Performing Credit Teams

In Career Advice by joy-pearse / October 13, 2025 / 0 comments

Why Leading Firms Trust Pearse Partners to Build High-Performing Credit Teams At Pearse Partners, our Credit Recruitment team has over 20 years of collective experience focused exclusively on front-office credit roles. Our team of eight specialists provides the reach, precision, and market intelligence that leading investment banks, private credit funds, and advisory firms rely on […]

A guide to transitioning into Secondaries Advisory for Analysts and Associates

In Career Advice by joy-pearse / November 14, 2024 / 0 comments

We are excited to introduce our comprehensive guide on transitioning into Secondaries Advisory, tailored for both Analysts and Associates. This report offers valuable insights into key industry trends and the challenges you may encounter. Additionally, it includes example interview questions and essential topics to help you prepare effectively for your interviews. Are you seeking a […]

How to Write an Investment Banking CV

In All Categories, Career Advice by Pearse Partners / May 22, 2024 / 0 comments

Our experts across financial services recruitment have written an article on how to write an Investment Banking CV.

Securing a Role in Investment Banking

In All Categories, Career Advice by Pearse Partners / May 9, 2024 / 0 comments

Securing a role in Investment Banking, particularly within a Big 4 Global Investment Bank, is pretty tough and quite often comes with a sprinkle of luck. As an example, last year, (in 2023), Goldman Sachs published a general acceptance rate of 0.33% with the internships being slightly higher at 1.27%. So, it’s a tough gig, […]

Craft an Impressive Finance CV

In All Categories, Career Advice by joy-pearse / June 19, 2023 / 0 comments

Closely consider your CV structure, and fast track to shortlist!

How to Get Into Private Equity in London

In All Categories, Career Advice by joy-pearse / June 8, 2023 / 0 comments

In this guide, we’ll explore the industry’s key players, career paths, and actionable tips for breaking into Private Equity in London.

ESG: How to Stand Out in a Trending Market

In All Categories, Career Advice, Thought Leadership by joy-pearse / March 7, 2023 / 0 comments

With ESG increasingly becoming embedded within the DNA of any business, sustainability is one of the most highly sought after career paths. 

Top Tips to Nail your Corporate Finance Interview

In All Categories, Career Advice by joy-pearse / December 13, 2022 / 0 comments

Preparation for your corporate finance interview is key, but particularly so for a positive interview with the outcome you want! Keep reading for some interview tips. Preparation will make you feel more in control and you will come across more confident and competent; qualities that a potential employer will be seeking. Interviews are used to qualify you for the […]