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Preparing for Future Employment: An Employers Guide on using Lockdown Productively With the end of exam season in sight, many students are burdened by feelings of uncertainty and fear regarding what the job market post COVID-19 might look like. While no one is in a position to advise on the future employment landscape at present, many of us assume that it will be a competitive one. Re-evaluating lockdown as a unique opportunity to grow and progress will benefit you massively in both your career prospects and your mental wellbeing. We have outlined some key ways in which you can use this time to your advantage to emerge from lockdown a step ahead of the competition.
Here at FD, we understand the importance of balancing your life with your work, especially when you have a family. Our employees are not alone in their challenge. We want to be there for our staff in their pursuit of balancing their career, their personal lives, and whatever else they aspire to do. We have so many incredible women that are thriving as a working mother. What is it like to manage motherhood and a successful career? We asked our staff what it’s really been like for them!
We have announced today results for the year ended 29th February 2020. FD’s highlights include revenue growth of 9% and an increase in profit before tax of 9%, resulting from multiple high-profile client wins across software, managed services and consulting. Software revenue from Industry increased by 26%, further demonstrating the success of Kx technology in high-value markets such as automotive, energy and smart manufacturing
After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Computer Science in Madrid, Ale joined First Derivatives in 2017 as a Data Scientist. Following his graduation from the Capital Markets Training Programme, he shares how working for First Derivatives has pushed him to set his career aspirations a little higher! Visit https://bit.ly/2IFqdAJ to read more about Ale’s #FDJourney.
We’re delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in 4 award categories at the 2020 gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards. What a way to start the week! #MondayMotivation FD has been shortlisted in: -Best Graduate Training and Development Programme -Best Internship Programme -Graduate Employer of the Year -The most popular graduate recruiter in consulting
Whether you’re trying to build your personal brand or enhancing your profile for your job search, LinkedIn is a powerful tool. The first step in building a LinkedIn Profile that will blow recruiters away is to know what industry and types of roles you are interested in. This will help you decide which of your skills to highlight more prominently and which keywords to use. Once you have an idea of what you want to do, it’s time to get to work on the specifics.
While the focus is firmly on the physical impact of the virus, for many people, the recent outbreak of Coronavirus has brought with it strong feelings of anxiety, fear and isolation. Experiencing these negative emotions for sustained periods can have a detrimental impact on our mental health, particularly for those in our community who are already dealing with mental health conditions. While it is necessary to stay up-to-date with the latest advice on how to stay safe during the outbreak, there are key steps we can all take to support our mental health during this difficult period. We have compiled some of our top tips which we hope can facilitate you in taking care of your personal mental health, and in supporting the mental health of others in the community.
As we face these challenging times brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, FD CEO Seamus Keating shares how we are addressing the situation for our employees and customers.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is the latest bank to turn to Kx to meet its advanced trading, analytics and risk management requirements, extending Kx’s market-leading presence in Foreign Exchange.
FD announces the appointment of Seamus Keating as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, succeeding the Group’s founder, Brian Conlon, who passed away in July 2019. FD also announces that Non-Executive Director Donna Troy has been appointed Chairman of the FD Group.
