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Pro tips for capitalizing on your career

Santander’s Sherry Smith provides a seasoned talent acquisition specialist’s insights for thriving during recruitment.

Looking to start a successful career in finance? We joined Santander Talent Acquisition Manager Sherry Smith to get her expert guidance on entering a career in the financial space. Sherry shared advice on:

  • What recruitment entails for a large financial institution
  • Resume tips to help you stand out
  • Best interview practices
  • Creating lasting connections during recruiting events

She provided actionable steps to take when preparing for campus recruitment events, and different types of interviews. She also relayed the most important soft and hard skills needed to succeed in finance. Enjoy the full conversation below!

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