How to transition into a finance career with no experience
Looking to switch to finance with little experience? Here’s how you can gain qualifications, leverage your skills, and kickstart your journey.
Kaplan · 10 minute read
“Deaf people - you can do it” Abbas’ apprenticeship journey
We caught up with Abbas - a deaf apprentice at Lloyds Banking Group.
Kaplan · 11 minute read
“I left university after being offered an apprenticeship”
We caught up with Kivneet Madhang - financial services customer advisor apprentice at HSBC.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Top emerging job roles in the finance industry for 2025
For those considering a career in finance, it’s important to know what roles are in-demand. Here are some of the emerging job roles for 2025.
Kaplan · 10 minute read
Inside the mind of the UK's most qualified tax advisor
This episode of Career Goals features the UK’s most tax qualified advisor, Rowan Morrow-McDade.
Kaplan · 7 minute read
A conversation with the Head of Finance at ITV Studios
This episode of Career Goals features the Head of Finance at ITV Studios, Kimberley Halliday.
Kaplan · 10 minute read
“I studied with Kaplan” - where are they now?
We caught up with four of our former learners - Chelsea Andersen, Eugene Amo-Dadzie, Jag Dhaliwal, and James Wright.
Kaplan · 9 minute read
The value of professional certifications for business analysts
The demand for skilled business analysts is rising. Professional and recognised certifications, such as those awarded by BCS, make a huge difference.
Carla Loss · 8 minute read
Understanding reasonable adjustments in job interviews: what you can and can’t ask for
Reasonable adjustments during interviews are essential for ensuring fair opportunities for all candidates. Here’s how to navigate them effectively.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Mastering CV keywords: how to beat ATS
It’s not just about impressing hiring managers, it’s about ensuring your CV makes it to them in the first place. Here are our tips on beating ATS.
Kaplan · 11 minute read
Tips and advice on creating a compelling cover letter
Here are some tips for writing a cover letter that appeals to recruiters and hiring managers in finance.
Kaplan · 13 minute read
The career benefits of volunteering outside your role
We spoke to Craig Pascoe about his volunteering experience and how it’s influenced his career.
Kaplan · 8 minute read
How to be a model apprentice
Jenny Pelling caught up with Ross McWilliam to talk about how apprentices can make the most of their apprenticeship, and become a “model apprentice”.
Kaplan · 8 minute read
Predictions of where the finance team will be in 10 to 50 years
Award-winning finance and business leader, Becky Glover, uses her insight and experiences to predict the future of finance.
Becky Glover · 6 minute read
A new country, culture, life and career: from adversity to the finance industry
This episode of Career Goals features Uzma Muhktar, CCIBS - business performance manager at NatWest.
Kaplan · 6 minute read