I personally think that both jobs will be a stepping stone to u joining big banks like DBS, HSBC etc in the near future, so really, there's isn't much to choose from them. But if u just want to compare between the two banks, then I think UOB somehow is better than OCBC. Maybe u go their websites and see bah.Originally posted by wallie:I am currently pursuing two banks for financial advisers jobs. OCBC and UOB... I think I have a good chance at getting the jobs, already been offered 2nd interviews.
Can you guys provide advice which is better in:
1. Market capitalisation
2. Product range
3. Career prospects
Monday having interview and most likely will get offered then...
Thanks!
DBS ....big bank? HAHHAHHAHAHHAOriginally posted by nanren4ever:I personally think that both jobs will be a stepping stone to u joining big banks like DBS, HSBC etc in the near future, so really, there's isn't much to choose from them. But if u just want to compare between the two banks, then I think UOB somehow is better than OCBC. Maybe u go their websites and see bah.
Originally posted by fymk:i agree
DBS ....big bank? HAHHAHHAHAHHA
HSBC , Deustchbank , Citigroup (Citibank) , Bank of China [b] are the big banks.
DBS....HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA
Sorry. It was just plain amusing. [/b]
Early career - best to go to banks such as HSBC or Citigroup - they are international - easy to diversify your career range from then onwards. HSBC is quite a strong bank to work for.Originally posted by wallie:I am currently pursuing two banks for financial advisers jobs. OCBC and UOB... I think I have a good chance at getting the jobs, already been offered 2nd interviews.
Can you guys provide advice which is better in:
1. Market capitalisation
2. Product range
3. Career prospects
Monday having interview and most likely will get offered then...
Thanks!
Haha, that'd have been a preferred choice, but unfortunately I'm not from banking or business study, so that may have been difficult.Originally posted by fymk:Early career - best to go to banks such as HSBC or Citigroup - they are international - easy to diversify your career range from then onwards. HSBC is quite a strong bank to work for.
But give it a go for OCBC and UOB for experience.
I like OCBC myselfas a customer. My parents love OCBC ...they been with them for more than 2 decades. Even my very first childhood savings account was started in OCBC.
It's cuz i am from engineering background and really want to break into finance and banking.. that's why i think local banks would be a good and humble place to start.Originally posted by cAr|n:is it a good idea going for a local bank? seems to me that career prospects are quite limited in a local bank because it's too small for u to grow in... in the first place not even sure if the local banks will survive the competition from foreign banks
my prof also tells us that in local banks your superiors are not as willing to teach for fear that you may snatch away their rice bowli suppose it may be different if you are going in as an experienced hire though
talking about size, UOB is bigger than OCBC, but my perception is that OCBC has a stronger focus on service... as for product range i would think UOB manages more products
tomorrow is yr interview?Originally posted by wallie:I am currently pursuing two banks for financial advisers jobs. OCBC and UOB... I think I have a good chance at getting the jobs, already been offered 2nd interviews.
Can you guys provide advice which is better in:
1. Market capitalisation
2. Product range
3. Career prospects
Monday having interview and most likely will get offered then...
Thanks!
yah i was scratching my head abit when u mentioned DBS as big bank in the league of HSBC, Citi etc..Originally posted by nanren4ever:I personally think that both jobs will be a stepping stone to u joining big banks like DBS, HSBC etc in the near future, so really, there's isn't much to choose from them. But if u just want to compare between the two banks, then I think UOB somehow is better than OCBC. Maybe u go their websites and see bah.
Job hopper? Are you currently employed? For how long have ya been with your current company...? Actually, I would think it's quite a good time to 'job hop' now? You can't quite possibly do it when time is bad?Originally posted by wallie:I got both..
but the problem is i'm not sure if i should change field totally.. and also being viewed as job hopper..
:-(
can someone help?