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City high-fliers take on brand new image

Jun 2 2006

Daily Post

THE old image of a City high flier being a man in a pinstriped suit and braces is now more likely to be replaced by a highly qualified woman or overseas worker. A study of City jobseekers over the past five years revealed a marked increase in female and overseas applicants. There was also a rise in the number of people with postgraduate qualifications such as masters or doctorates. The study, by financial recruitment firm Jonathan Wren, showed a near 20% increase in applications for City jobs from female candidates. Managing director Phil Marks said: "Despite a chronic financial skills shortage, these figures suggest the competition for City jobs is on the rise. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT "In the past a strong degree from a good university may well have been enough to get most new recruits through the door.

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