By Aisling O'Toole
Impressed by the high salaries and extensive opportunities for rapid career growth, Gen Z are chasing jobs within the finance and tech sectors more than any other industries, according to recent
This renewed interest, coupled with the fact that the
While traditional job hunting tools such as professional networking sites hold weight for applicants, those trying to get ahead of the competition are looking to embrace new tech tools that can help accelerate their job search.
From working with AI to developing industry knowledge through job boards and review sites, savvy job hunters are working smarter not harder to get ahead.
AI
While there are a number of AI tools available that help you craft the perfect resume, there are even more that help create word perfect cover letters.
Innovative AI such as
Job Boards
Next generation job boards are tailored by profession, making it easier to cut through roles that neither suit nor appeal to your experience. They're also specifically targeted by leading companies within that industry, meaning you can access more roles at once. Plus, if you're not job hunting right now, targeted job boards are a great way to gain industry insights which can help you achieve career goals.
Browsing targeted job boards like the
Verifying Tools
Whether it's review sites–the best of which rank employers on workplace culture, salary and whether or not they offer support to workers from marginalized backgrounds–or email verification sites, the information available to job seekers who know where to look has never been more plentiful.
While cold calling to get contact information is one approach,
Online Coaching
If you have an 'always the bridesmaid never the bride' track record when it comes to job searching, repeatedly going through several rounds of interviews but never quite securing the offer, then an online career coach might be the answer.
While career coaching is nothing new, the prevalence of online services makes it more affordable than ever before and increases your chances of finding a coach who specializes in your field.
For an industry like finance, tailoring your interview skills, resume, cover letter and even online footprint can make all the difference to your success rate.
The
Commerce Bank
In existence for over 150 years, Commerce Bank offers a full suite of financial solutions to its clients, including business and personal banking, wealth management and estate planning and investments through our affiliated companies. Commerce Bank appears regularly on Forbes' list of America's Best Banks and offers a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management and estate planning and investments through our affiliated companies. Commerce Bank is currently hiring for a number of roles across its US operations, including an IT Systems Engineer.
PNC Financial Services
The largest bank operating within the Pennsylvania area, PNC Financial Services offers a wide range of financial services to its clients, both on an individual and company level. Currently one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, with assets of $558 billion as of summer 2023, PNC is a coast-to-coast franchise with an extensive retail branch network and a presence in all of the country's 30 largest markets. PNC is currently recruiting for a number of vacancies, including Portfolio Analytics and Strategy Group Manager.
Hudson River Trading
Hudson River Trading describes itself as a cross between a math and technology start up that focuses on solving the common day to day problems that traders experience. It has built one of the world's most advanced computing environments for research and development, modeling, and risk management, and is at the forefront of technical innovation for financial markets everywhere. In addition, Hudson River Trading is currently hiring for a number of roles in its New York office, including a
