Bob Stuber Named Managing Principal of Lincoln <b>Financial</b> Advisors
Bob Stuber Named Managing Principal of Lincoln Financial Advisors
"Bob's leadership skills and experience in sales, marketing, product development, and recruiting will bring great value to our advisors and organization." Stuber joins Lincoln Financial Advisors with over twenty-five years of financial services …
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Edward Jones Looking for Advisors Among Military Veterans
By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne Edward Jones announced on Thursday that it is recruiting financial advisors from among military veterans with a new program, FORCES. Under the program, military veterans can receive training, mentoring and a structured …
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Spotify Said to Recruit Goldman in Round of New Funding
Spotify Ltd., the London-based music- streaming service, is recruiting Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) as it seeks funding that would value the company as high as $ 4 billion, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The company, co-founded by …
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Financial services jobs a rewarding career option
With an increasing need of financial expertise in every organization, a career in financial services is a lucrative option as job opportunities in this sector are growing rapidly across the globe. These services are rendered by the finance industry and it includes a broad range of fields like accounts, taxation, mutual funds, insurance, banking etc. that deals with the management of money.
When we talk about jobs in the accounts sector, which is considered as one of the primary fields of financial services, it is that area of management which studies the financial position of a business/ an organization through different accounting methods, policies and procedures over a period of time. The candidate looking for a job in this sector should possess sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices, mathematical and logical skills, creative, analytical and judgemental skills along with the computer and interpersonal skills.
Another field which provides financial services to individuals/an organization is taxation.
A Tax accountant/consultant is the one who advices his clients/ organization on the tax structure, informs them of any tax changes that affect their business and ensure compliance with taxing agency requirements. The person choosing a career in taxation should have sound and updated knowledge about the tax provisions and must possess excellent communication and research skills. In addition to the updated knowledge on the tax laws they should also have proficiency with accounting and computer software.
Mutual Fund industry is one of the fastest growing industry and is playing a vital role in the financial markets today which offer multiple career options to the aspiring candidates in this field. Any graduate from science, arts or commerce background can join this industry post completion of AMFI certification test (Advisors Module) which has been mandated by SEBI for any person/entity engaged in marketing/selling of mutual fund products. A candidate can opt for the role of Portfolio/Fund Manager, dealer, marketer or in backend operations depending upon the interest, qualification and skills needed for that role.
Insurance industry, also known as new sunrise industry, is offering lucrative career path to the young talented individuals. A candidate looking for job in this field can get an easy entry as this is one of the most expanding sectors with an increasing need of employees. This industry offers a wide range of profiles like underwriter, surveyor, marketing and distribution, insurance investigation and fraud detection etc. The candidate looking for a job in this sector must possess good communication skills, knowledge of computer, insurance fundamentals and procedures and should have persuasiveness in his approach by which he/she could convince the customer about the products and services.
Banking has emerged as one of the important career choices among the individuals who are looking forward to make their career in financial services sector. Candidates from different background (arts, commerce or science) can join this industry and at various levels, from clerical to probationary officers. Besides academic background banks generally look for good communication and interpersonal skills, efficiency, sincerity, a clear logical mind, sound knowledge of the banking system with up-to-date knowledge of recent developments, adaptability and result-oriented outlook. The aspiring candidate should also have a mathematical aptitude with good computer knowledge.
financial services jobs sector not only offers you a wide range of openings in different fields but it also helps grooming the fine young talented individuals for management roles further in their career, by giving them more responsibility.
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Finding A Financial Recruitment Agency
Finding a job in banking might have become more difficult over the last few years, thanks to the global economic meltdown many banks were bailed out by the public or merged with other banks. Recruitment might have been cut back as a result of the recession, but there are still great jobs available for the right candidate, whether it’s graduate, trainee or senior specialists. Finding a good recruitment agency is one of the best ways of finding a new job in finance or banking. But what should you look for in a recruitment agency?
Have they got the jobs you want?
The easiest place to start looking for a job is on the internet, and by looking at the recruitment agencies’ websites you’ll soon get a feel for the types of jobs they offer. Do they carry many financial and banking jobs with types of institutions you are eager to enter? Location is also a key consideration, so decide on what destinations you are willing to work in and find a recruitment agency which carries jobs in that area.
Care
To get the best from a recruitment agency, ensure that they have a dedicated recruitment officer working on your behalf. When working with an agency it is really beneficial if there is one dedicated professional who you can contact and consult on interviews or job selection.
Jobs
The most crucial element of course, is whether they will be able to find you the type of job you are looking for. Advertising jobs is one thing, but it might pay to ask about their track record of placing candidates in financial and banking roles. This is often about recommending the right person for the right position, and success can lead to recruiters valuing the agency’s recommendations.
What Next?
A good recruitment agency should organise several interviews for jobs you are suitable for. They should know the roles that you want and are appropriate for, and can increase your success at interviews simply by matching your skills and attributes with the positions available. Once the interviews have taken place there should be a number of job offers, and then the agency should negotiate the best employment package from your employers as well as advising you on the best career choices.
The recession may have dented financial recruitment, but many institutions have learnt that drastically cutting back on the acquisition of fresh, new talent leads to skills shortages in the future. Finding a job in finance and banking might take some time and effort, but the sector can offer unparalleled remuneration and opportunity for career progression.
John Mce writes on a number of subjects including professional recruitment services, finance jobs and recruitment specialists.
Solar Impact Installs 1,230 kW of Solar Electric Systems on Twelve Alachua County public Schools. Alachua County School District to Receive $2.46 million.
Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2012
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) nationally recognized solar feed-in tariff program makes this school solar project possible because it allows private investors to own the solar system at the public schools and still receive the substantial tax benefits. The investor sells the electricity to GRU at $ 0.29/kWh under the 20-year feed-in-tariff contract. The school district will receive lease payments from the investor as part of a 20-year roof rental agreement.
The payment to the school district is more than double what was being offered to Gainesville businesses for solar roof rental. Barry Jacobson, president of Solar Impact, explains that the public school solar project was structured to maximize the funds for the public schools. Our children received an excellent education while attending Alachua County public schools and my wife and I have been very active in supporting the schools. We saw this project as a chance to bring solar to the public schools while creating a much needed revenue stream to the schools. In creating this project, I increased the roof rental amount until the project returned 10-12% to the investors because this seemed to be the threshold that would still make the project attractive to investors. The roof lease payment came out to $ 0.10/W annually or $ 123,000 for the 1,230,000 watt solar project.
From the investors point of view, this project is a win-win-win situation. They are helping the public schools, improving the environment, creating local jobs, and receiving a monthly payment that equates to a 10-12% annual return for 20 years. Alachua County School District Facilities Executive Director, Ed Gable, selected each roof based on its age and condition. All of the solar equipment is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, so the only risk is that the sun doesnt rise!
The leadership from the school district, GRU, and the City of Gainesville made this innovative public-private partnership possible through their diligence and creativity. In this era of shrinking budgets and across the board cut backs, the Alachua County School District will receive $ 123,000 annually for utilizing roof space that would otherwise sit idle. Our children will learn about the benefits of renewable energy. Local investors will secure a guaranteed fixed income stream for the next 20 years. Over $ 1,000,000 in work will be created for local solar, roofing and electrical contractors. And the citizens of Gainesville will benefit from over 1.7 million kilowatt-hours per year of clean energy being produced by this project.
Solar Impact, based in Gainesville, is one of the largest solar electric companies in Florida. As an engineer led firm, Solar Impacts primary mission is making solar affordable so that homeowners, business owners, and organizations can harness the power of renewable energy in a way that makes good financial sense. Solar Impact buys solar panels direct from the manufacturer, keeps overhead low, and partners with licensed roofers and master electricians to ensure the highest quality solar installation. They provide a comprehensive solar financial analysis and help their clients obtain every solar incentive available. In addition to the Alachua County School District, Solar Impact has designed and installed solar electric systems for the Gainesville Regional Airport, the University of Florida, Alachua County Library District, Tyndall Air Force Base, Gainesville Job Corps, Avera & Smith Law Firm, Hillel Jewish Student Center, McGurn Management Company and hundreds of other organizations, business owners and home owners throughout Florida.
For more information on this project:
Contact: Donald Ryan
Company Name: Solar Impact
Telephone Number: 352.338.8221
Email Address: don.ryan(at)solarimpact(dot)com
Web site address: http://www.solarimpact.com
Solar photovoltaic system design and installation for residential, commercial, government and non-profit entities
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Social Network Equals6 Secures $250,000 in Venture Capital Investment
Halifax, Canada (PRWEB) May 10, 2012
A Halifax company that has built a career development social networking platform for students is enhancing its product and developing new markets with an investment from the province.
Equals6 has secured $ 250,000 in venture capital financing from Innovacorp.
The company has launched an online career development community that connects students with employers. The site allows students to build a professional network, then helps them use it to enter the workforce and develop a career path.
“Innovative start-ups like Equals6 are vital to our economy,” said Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Percy Paris. “This company provides a unique way for local employers to target students at our colleges and universities, engage them, hire them, and keep them working here, a priority of jobsHere, the plan to grow our economy.”
Equals6 lets university, college, and high school students, as well as recent grads connect with employers, academic institutions and other students. Students build an online portfolio to showcase their goals, accomplishments and talents, and then network online with employers. Employers get to identify and recruit bright and motivated grads.
“Equals6 has developed a compelling offering that leverages the power of social networking with the very real challenge companies face in finding and engaging the best and brightest graduates looking to start a meaningful career,” said Greg Phipps, Innovacorp’s director of investment. “The platform bridges a gap between the purely social engagement offered by Facebook, and the more experienced, professional communities leveraged by LinkedIn.”
More than 13,000 students from across North America have joined the Equals6 network, and the company has already secured 125 employers, including Atlantic Central Credit Unions, Nova Scotia Power, Bell Aliant and SimplyCast, as local examples. Universities and colleges looking to attract students to their programs are also using the site.
The site is free to students. Equals6 and corporate partners are offering scholarships to identify, engage and support top student talent. The company is also building an extensive online library of articles and videos that student members can access to learn about career development, academic topics and more. Students can also publish and share work with other Equals6 members.
Andy Osburn and Mark Boyle founded Equals6 last year with fellow technology entrepreneur Michael Sanderson. The team expects to add four employees in the next six months and target new markets in the U.S.
“Equals6 lets us engage students before they graduate, get to know them, and promote the benefits of working with Lixar. By the time we make the hiring decision, we know it’s a great fit,” said Emmanuel Florakas, president of Lixar IT, a technology company that develops web and mobile applications, integration and specialized design solutions, with offices in Halifax and Ottawa.
About Equals6
Equals6.com is a social network that helps students achieve their career and academic goals by connecting with employers, schools and scholarship opportunities. Employers and schools partner with Equals6 to identify and recruit top-talent students.
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Alpine Access Named Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm
Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) May 08, 2012
Alpine Access, the premier provider of virtual contact center solutions and services, today announced it has been included in the list of Cool Vendors in the Cool Vendors in Business Process Services, 2012 report by Gartner, Inc. This recently published research report identifies Alpine Access as an example of an innovative, emerging player in the business process services market.
In the report, Gartner states, The future of business process services is being shaped by the development of technologies that are enabling providers to deploy services to clients in new and innovative ways. These factors have become paramount in the business process service market, in which new providers are on the rise and are challenging the status quo via innovative service models.
Alpine Access virtual contact center solutions and services are revolutionizing the way enterprises approach their outsourced business process and customer care delivery. The companys hosted talent acquisition solution provides one of the most highly scalable recruiting and automated employee screening platforms on the market, while its SaaS-based talent development platform offers an innovative online learning portal that is rapidly disrupting the corporate training world. Additionally, Alpine Access cloud-based security solution Secure Talk delivers a transformative approach to customer information security and fraud reduction.
We believe our inclusion in the Cool Vendor report by Gartner confirms our mission to be the worlds most innovative provider of 100% virtual workforce platforms, services and solutions, commented Christopher M. Carrington, president & CEO of Alpine Access. Over our fourteen year history, we have continually sought to be a leader in delivering best-in-class innovations that transform the contact center and business process services market. We consider this recognition a testament that we are executing well on our strategy and are well positioned to play a leadership role in redefining the industry going forward.
About Alpine Access
Alpine Access is redefining the contact center industry through its virtual outsourcing services and solutions. Founded in 1998, Alpine Access powers the customer service and technical support operations of many leading international brands through approximately 5,000 work-at-home professionals across the U.S. and Canada. The company also offers a robust suite of distributed workforce solutions and capabilities, including SaaS-based talent management platforms, security solutions in the cloud, and consulting services. Rated the #1 contact center and CRM outsourcer for client satisfaction by the Black Book of Outsourcing, Alpine Access clients include respected Fortune 1000 companies in the financial services, communications, technology, healthcare, retail, travel and hospitality sectors. For more information, visit the Alpine Access website at http://www.alpineaccess.com or call 866.279.0585.
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Career Advice – Accounting and Financial Services (USA)
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