While it’s predicted the traditional banking industry will be cutting 30 percent of its jobs over the next few years, the financial technology (fintech) industry is booming. Financial Times reported that fintech grew 11 percent in 2016, making it a $17.4 billion industry. For anyone looking for a career in a dynamic, technology-driven space that’s on the rise, companies that [...]
You’ve found the perfect job, your resume is ready to go, but there’s one last thing on your to-do list: the dreaded cover letter. While it might seem easy to write a one-page paper about yourself, many job seekers struggle to dissect what, exactly, an employer is looking for and find it difficult to translate that into a few hundred [...]
Networking, according to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, is the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups or institutions – a simple definition with a very broad meaning. There’s no one way to network, and the rules governing the term are not black-and-white either. While it’s a fact that networking is an essential component of a successful career, the particulars on how [...]
After a job interview, what’s the first thing you do? Well, most likely you take a deep breath and kick off your interview shoes. But before you settle in, there’s one more step that should always be on your list: sending a thank you note. Just as you had to take time out of your day to attend the interview, [...]
At Advance Financial, our customer service specialists get to improve the lives of people in the communities we serve by providing a wide variety of financial services, including wire transfer, bill payment, unlimited free money orders and FLEX loans. So, what can be learned from a career in customer service? Below are a few skills that customer service specialists perfect [...]
On average, employers receive more than 250 applications for a public job posting, yet only about four to six of them qualify for an interview – only 2 percent! That means that you need to find ways to stand out. At Advance Financial, we have found that potential employees stand out most if they are “go-getters” – those who seek [...]
A big part of why Advance Financial has grown so much is the way we treat each other. Although we just hired our 1000th employee, keep the small company family feel. We believe in always going above and beyond when it comes to customer service. Customer service isn’t just about making sure our customers have the best experience possible when [...]
You can only get so far on your own. If you want to see your company grow and flourish, it’s important for team members on all levels to support and encourage each other. At Advance Financial, our team is like family, and everyone here has worked together to perfect our company culture. Check out these tips we’ve learned along the [...]
