Career, pay and networking

Roles, pay, career changes, certifications and networking.

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7 min

Finance Salaries in 2027: Trends to Anticipate

Expected scales by job and employer type, with the factors of change.

October 19, 2026Read article →
7 min

Compliance Officer Salary in 2026: Pay Scale by Sector and Level

The compliance function has become one of the most valued career paths in finance. Here is the salary scale by level and the gaps between banking, insurance and industry.

August 31, 2026Read article →
8 min

2026 Junior Salary Comparison in Banking, Consulting, Legal, and Audit

Investment banking, strategy consulting, audit, or corporate legal: here is a numbers-based 2026 junior salary grid to help place your compensation right out of school.

August 24, 2026Read article →
6 min

Starting Salary: How to Negotiate It as Soon as You Receive an Offer

A concrete method and factual arguments to negotiate your starting salary without jeopardizing the offer you received.

August 12, 2026Read article →
12 min

Finance Salaries 2026: Investment Banking Compensation Guide

Discover real-world finance compensation: fixed salaries, bonuses, and total packages from Analyst to MD in 2026.

January 8, 2025Read article →

Networking and LinkedIn 4

6 min

Referral Hiring: How to Get One and Which Sectors Use It Most

A quarter of executive hires in France go through employee referrals. Here is how this channel works and how to ask for one without an existing network.

August 31, 2026Read article →
7 min

Standing Out on LinkedIn in 2026 to Land a Finance Job

A perfect resume is useless if no recruiter ever sees it. Here is how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to get noticed by finance recruiters in 2026.

August 24, 2026Read article →
8 min

How to Get Recruited via LinkedIn: The Candidate-Side Method

Understand how recruiters use LinkedIn Recruiter to optimize your profile and get contacted for the right opportunities.

August 10, 2026Read article →
10 min

Networking in Finance: How to Build Your Network and Land Offers

Networking is the key to landing top positions in finance. Discover strategies that actually work to build your network.

January 3, 2025Read article →

Training and certifications 4

9 min

CFA or Master's in Finance: Which One to Choose?

A trade-off every student faces: the value of the certification versus the degree depending on the target job.

October 9, 2026Read article →
6 min

Apprentice Training Centres and Partner Schools in Finance: How to Choose

The criteria for choosing an apprentice training centre or partner school suited to a work-study project in finance.

October 1, 2026Read article →
6 min

Certifications Worth It in 2026: CFA, ACCA, CIA

CFA, ACCA or CIA: which certification to choose based on your target role, with a cost, duration and ROI comparison.

September 15, 2026Read article →
14 min

Financial Certifications: CFA, FRM, CAIA - The 2026 Guide

Financial certifications can transform your career. CFA, FRM, CAIA: discover which one to get based on your role, with ROI and success strategies.

January 26, 2025Read article →

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