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Year-to-date, the digital currency bitcoin has generated a return on investment of over 1,100 percent and recently hit a new all-time high of $12,000.

However, there are other cryptocurrencies that have generated even better returns. These are the digital currencies that have the most potential to become established in the tech-driven society of tomorrow.

As graduate jobs at investment banks are becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain and given that there is a massive move towards technology-driven solutions in the financial industry, it may be wise to look beyond jobs in sales and trading or IBD and see what other job opportunities there are for those with an interest in finance and economics.

An area that is currently booming for job seekers is the blockchain industry...

So, your application has been accepted, then you've passed the aptitude tests, then nailed your telephone interview and you are now on first name terms with your HR coordinator. You might be thinking that you're a part of the company now, but before you go and pick out your outfit for the Christmas night out, you do have one more thing to think about. The assessment centre.

To ensure they get the best employees, top auditing and consulting firms will put their potential candidates through a series of aptitude tests to screen graduates looking for a top job. These tests are designed to reduce the number of candidates before their application can advance.

Thought it would be good to have a thread for everyone applying to summer internships in 2018 to share their experiences, interview questions and insights.

If you are looking to break into the global markets division of an investment bank, it is vital when it comes to your applications and your interviews that you build a solid understanding of how the financial markets work. It may be true that some hiring managers prefer completely fresh interns/graduates that they can mold in the way they want to.

I've had in mind a write up on general interview etiquette for a while. This won't be a detailed overview of how to nail each stage of a rigorous process, think of it more as a best practice guide I've put together based on my own experiences of interviewing and being interviewed.