David May - EMEA Head of Equity Research - HSBC

The Equity Research team provides stock recommendations and investment views (buy-hold-sell) to the bank's client base on a daily basis. The nature of the work is very unpredictable and requires a strong ability to pitch ideas and be appealing to clients. Find out more about Equity Research and learn how to start a career in this field.


James Bardrick - Head of Investment Banking - Citigroup

Investment Banking encompasses a wide range of activities, from mergers and acquisitions to capital raising. It is a fast-moving, highly competitive business that requires solid numerical and analytical skills as well as an ability to work under pressure. When you start your hours will typically be long but the work can be exciting. Be prepared for moments of frustration where you are stretched too thin and moments of exhiliration where everything click...


Danny Kalman - Head of Talent Management - Panasonic

Talent Management is about identifying and developing the company's future leaders. It is a critical business function that encompasses people at all levels and impacts directly the way the company is going to develop. Similar to the skills needed in other HR careers, active listening and trust-building are fundamental competencies.. Find out more about Talent Management in this interview with Danny Kalman.


Jim Renwick - Head of Equity Capital Markets - Barclays Capital

Equity Capital Markets (ECM) is one of an investment bank’s core functions. The ECM team specialises in helping firms to raise capital to grow their businesses through the equity markets. ECM’s core activities include: overall marketing, distribution and allocation of new issues, initial public offerings (IPOs) and private placements. Despite the long hours and heavy work load, ECM remains popular with applicants because it can be lucrative even as ...


Melanie Woest – Marketing Manager, New Product Innovation – Heineken

New Product Innovation is about thinking 10 years in advance. Strategic thinking is a strong trait that you need to have to succeed in this role. Find out directly from Melaine Woest what other skills you need to succeed and how to start a career in Innovation. Find out more about the changes that are happening in the FMCG industry (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)


Paul Dickinson - Head of Sales & Marketing - Virgin Atlantic

Being successful in Marketing is not just about creativity; a successful career in Marketing is driven by a whole combination of skills including the ability to understand customers, plan campaigns and make the most of available resources. Find out how to start a career in Marketing and discover the 'addictive' elements of the airline industry.


Tracey Huddy - Global Marketing Director - GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals

The role of a global marketing department is often very different to what you would see in a country marketing role. In this interview, Tracey provides examples of day-to-day activities and talks about the attributes and skills that are needed for a successful career in Marketing. In the second part of the interview she discusses the changes that are occurring in the pharmaceutical industry.


Paul Fox - EMEA Head of PR - Microsoft Xbox

The Public Relations (PR) department is responsible for defining and managing the public profile of the organization. Find out from Paul Fox - Head of PR at Microsoft Xbox - what skills you need to succeed in this role and how you can stand out from other candidates. Finally, find out more about the the unique elements of the "home-entertainment" industry.


Mark Krendel - Head of Business Development - Universal Music

The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically over the last decade. Record companies have transformed the way they retail their products and have expanded into different areas of the music food chain. In this interview, Mark Krendel talks about the increasing interest among high street brands to work with music companies and shares some tips on how to get involved.


Rupert Robinson - Chief Executive - Schroders Private Bank

Private Banking is a term that is used to describe the activity of managing private client's money. These are tipically high wealth individuals who want their money invested and managed for the long term. Private bankers need a good understanding of financial products plus the ability to carefully listen to clients. It's a role best-suited to people who can observe other individuals and come to understand their needs.


Colin Clarke - Senior Vice President, Brand Management - VISA Europe

The way in which Brand Management is defined can vary from company to company. Most organizations will have a department that is responsible for the creation of all communications materials (TV commercials, radio advertisements, digital websites, promotional activities, etc.). It is a function that impacts directly the way the company is seen by consumers. Having a positive - "can do" - attitude is critical as well as an ability to work hard in a very u...


Graham Wright - Consulting Services Leader - IBM

Consulting firms help companies achieve projects which give them business benefits. In order to be successful in consulting you must posses a certain level of people and sales skills. This is not the job for someone who doesn't enjoy talking to people and doing negotiations. The successful candidate for consulting jobs will have very high analytical skills, be great with people, and have a very high level of communication skills.


Abi Amosu – EMEA Head of Diversity - JPMorgan

The role of the Diversity function is to ensure that the company is an inclusive workplace that will attract the best talent irrespective of ethnicity, gender, etc. It's a people function which requires strong interpersonal and communications skills. Find out more about it in this interview with Abi Amosu - Head of Diversity for Europe, Middle East and Africa at JPMorgan.


Penny Lawrence - International Programmes Director - Oxfam

Penny Lawrence is responsible for all issues related to Oxfam’s international programmes, including crises and emergencies. In this interview she describes how it is like to work for an international charity organization and shares few examples of how students and graduates can become directly involved


Douwe Cosjin – Head of Investor Relations – 3i Group

Douwe Cosjin - Head of Investor Relations at 3i Group - illustrates what it is like to be part of an Investor Relations team and the kind of projects that you can expect to undertake as part of your day-to-day role. This interview will also enable you to discover more about the private equity sector.

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