The banking and financial sectors offer career opportunities to graduates of all fields. People with good analytical skills are required in these sectors because banks and financial institutions are considered the backbone of a country’s economy. Many people have the misconception that a banking job is limited to that of a teller. The positions in a bank and financial institution are diverse. In fact, if you have a degree or a certificate in banking and finance, you may be offered the following positions based on your qualifications and experience – bank teller, financial analyst, loan officer, and finance manager, to name a few. Jobs in banks and financial institutions are not limited to those in the finance department; banks and financial institutions have Information Technology, Human Resources, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, and Customer Service departments too, and people in these departments have degrees and diplomas that are pertinent to these fields. For example, if you have great interpersonal skills and enjoy talking to people, you can work in the Customer Service department, provided you have the right certifications. Likewise, if you are a software programmer or an IT analyst, you can secure a place in the Information Technology department of a bank. Jobs in the banking and financial sectors are immense and they are extremely rewarding too, which is why many people switch to a bank or a financial institution in the later part of their lives. Financial institutions such as insurance companies, brokerage firms, trust companies, and mortgage loan companies are slowly but surely increasing in numbers due to a high demand. If you are a graduate from the field of either banking or finance, you will have a number of opportunities in these sectors. However, if you are a graduate of other fields and are keen on exploring these sectors, it is advisable to take a short course or a certification course to understand the basics of banking and finance. Even if you are recruited in departments other than finance, it is good to have the basic knowledge of banking and finance. These courses help you in understanding how banks and financial institutions operate. This knowledge will be useful when you are involved in projects in your bank or financial institution. Career prospects in the banking and financial sectors are good. And it is never too late to pick up the skills relevant to these...

With New Zealand’s economy growing rapidly at par with many advanced economies, the banking sector has also been developing and expanding. With growing needs, the requirement for new recruitments has gone up specifically in the banking sector. With huge requirements banks and financial institutions are looking for graduates who have specific certifications and professional courses done and are industry ready rather than taking fresh graduates. These professional courses range from a few days to few weeks in duration and are designed to meet all industry requirements. These courses help the students to analyze and comprehend large volumes of financial data into meaningful reports to the hierarchy. This helps the top level management to interpret the market conditions and helps in making good decisions. Careers in banking and financial sector can include customer service banking, sales, financial analysis, financial advisers, mergers and acquisition specialists etc depending on the professional courses the student selects. One more advantage in doing such banking related professional courses is that both government and private organizations require financial service professionals to manage their portfolios, audits and other day to day activities. Another great important thing about these professional courses is the trainers who teach the students are not just trainers but they are industry experts who have decades of experience in their particular field. This helps them in providing the best day to day problems being faced as case studies to students. These staff shares their practical knowledge and technical expertise which can be greater strength to students. These professional tutors help students in providing the latest developments in the fields of banking and finance. Students also have many certification courses being offered across New Zealand which vary from few weeks to few months in duration. The timings would also be flexible according to the convenience of the students allowing them more time to prepare and practice. These certification courses in banking are recognized across the country and a few have international recognition also. These certificate courses are aimed at both students and also working professionals. Successful completion of these certification courses will lead to a wide range of career opportunities in banking and financial sector. These certifications instantly communicate the students’ efficiency, expertise and credibility as a certified professional. These professional certifications not only help the students in attaining a job initially but also help in scaling in the corporate ladder in their future. With these professional courses students will not only be ready to face the corporate culture but also helps in facing technical problems at work in the future....

New Zealand has been one of the best places for students for graduation and also for higher studies. It is one of the few countries which provide visas for foreign students to search for the jobs after completion of graduation. New Zealand has the highest number of international diploma-level students and also fifth highest at degree level as per OECD’s annual publication – Education at a Glance (EAG) 2013. With huge number of graduates looking out for jobs every year the competition has become huge. To overcome this competition it is better for students to take some professional courses in order to sharpen their skills. There are many professional courses being offered for all arts, commerce and science graduates. With changing technology there are many institutes offering courses in latest topics like animation, multimedia, robotics, nanotechnology, fashion technology and other computer courses. By joining these courses it helps the students to perform well in this competitive global market. Not just that students makes themselves more perfect for the job trials but also students gets an extended college life. All that students need to do is select the right professional course which they are really interested in and also look out the market conditions for the course which they select. It is better to take guidance from a mentor who is well versed with the job market conditions. Some of the professional courses being offered in New Zealand are Animation, Fashion Technology, Nanotechnology, Graphic designing, Visual communication and many more. These programs provide professional and academic training to the students who set themselves apart from their peers in the market. These programs equip the students to be industry ready and will help them to adapt easily with the job conditions. These institutes offering professional courses for graduates are not just limited to tier I cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch but also expanded to tier two cities like New Plymouth, Wanganui etc. There are numerous professional courses being offered across New Zealand, but due to lack of proper information, students end up joining which they are not interested or whichever is available. Besides the basic skills like good communication and aptitude organizations looking for prospective employees require more add on like professional courses in the resume. With so many professional courses being offered across New Zealand only thing that students need to do is to choose the right course and the right institute which are good in the market. The institute must be in a position to provide placement opportunities so as to benefit the students and the institute...

Retail sector has become a boon to fresh graduate who can understand the dynamics of retail sector quickly. With big players like Wal-Mart and K Mart expanding their wings across the globe there is a huge need for professional graduates in retail management. Understanding today’s market, following the developing technology, understanding the customer needs and demands often require special training to graduates. The professional courses being provided in New Zealand for retail management helps the students in gaining analytical and management skills required to formulates strategies for supply chain management in retail. The main task involved in retail management is selling products and services to customers. Apart from selling the professionals at higher level are also involved in decision making activities on inventory management, product development, product introduction etc. Most of the institutions offering these courses in retail management in New Zealand have rules. Students must attain an age of 19 at least and must have a basic graduation degree to take up a professional course in retail management. Major topic being covered during the courses include retail management, retail operations, business information systems, New Zealand business law in retail, business communication and few other subjects during the course which can be over one year. Major institutions offering these courses will have tie ups with major retail chains in New Zealand to provide internship and job opportunities. Also a few high level managers from these retails chains will teach at these institutions to impart practical knowledge to the students. This will help them in learning the problems being faced in day to day operations in retail sector. Some of the institutions also have international certification process which helps the students in attaining the jobs across the world. Some of the retail chains recommend these professional courses to their working professionals. Fresh graduates by learning these courses will be industry ready and need no further training. Organizations choose such graduates who have done these professional courses in retail management thereby saving their time as there is no need of further training. Also the retail management has moved to the next level of e-commerce due to companies like eBay, Amazon and New Zealand companies like Willies, Good as gold etc. With growing technology the working professionals and also fresh graduates require special training to face the new challenges in the industry. By the end of the course the professionals would be practically be able to run a small size retail business or a department in large international departmental stores....

Over the past few years hospitality industry in New Zealand has a tremendous increase due to growth in tourism. And the most dynamic industry in today’s business world, the hospitality industry is expected to grow rapidly. With rapid growth, the job offers in this industry are also increasing and requires professionally trained people. With more professional courses available in the market students can pave way for the exciting careers throughout the world. The professional courses being offered in hospitality and hotel management will provide employment in hotels, resorts, restaurants and other places. Though these jobs are blue color jobs they pay well equivalent to white color jobs. The demand for the talented and skilled employees in this industry will grow rapidly in future. Students before joining courses in hotel management at institutes must check if these institutes have alliances with top level hotels to provide practical training or job on work. Though the work timings and shift based work is long and tiring, the people in this industry have a passion towards their work. Some of the institutes offering these professional courses will have their own hotels or restaurants. Other institutes who do not have their own hotels will have tie ups with big hotels and restaurants to train their students. The students will be trained in front office work, kitchen, serving in hotels etc. by working practically with experienced professionals. At the end of the courses students will become efficient and gain proper knowledge and skills to efficiently manage hotel and catering operations. Also cooking in hotels is not just about cooking something for which there are recipes’ already available. Students during the professional courses will be given a chance to develop and try new recipes for drinks, food or other consumables. By doing so students will get a chance to innovate and develop new ideas. It is the only educational area where practical and theory are being taught in balanced terms. Theory is taught in classes and practicals are taught through industry exposure programs. One more advantage of this industry is that every country has hospitality industry and the skills attained in New Zealand can be implemented across the globe. This is the only professional course which helps in learning new cultures, meeting new people and discovering new countries. There are numerous jobs being offered in this industry across the globe in resorts, hotels, fast food outlets, pubs, discotheques, bars, tourism industry etc. At the end of the day hospitality management is all about interacting with people and making their day a little bit...