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Let’s begin with congratulations, you’re probably reading this because you got the interview. Which, if that's the case, you're also on the right track: preparing for your interview shows that you’re determined and motivated to succeed.

Jose Mourinho, the self-proclaimed “special one”, recently stormed out of an interview that begun to question his skillset as a manager of one of the UK's best-performing football teams. Very few can fault his track record of success. It does highlight, however, the important qualities that a leader needs to be successful.

An interview for a job in Financial Services can be challenging, whether it's your first or fiftieth interview. Due to the importance of the tasks, an interviewer will test your abilities to ensure you’re the right person for the job.

The Financial Services sector is always evolving however there are certain career skills which lay the foundations to propelling your success in the role. Knowing which qualities are most in-demand is helpful in driving your career.

We specialise in jobs within the Financial Services Sector and you’ve probably noticed, when applying for these roles, that they have an endnote stating that the successful candidate will need a DBS and Credit Check.

We are delighted to partner with CV Writer Sue Edwards at Premium CVs. Here she answers some common CV questions...