Ep 41 People Skills Matter Most in Banking Says Bank of America’s Mark Houldsworth

Guest: Mark Houldsworth, Vice President Executive Recruiter at Bank of America With over 25 years of recruiting experience, and a special focus on financial services, Mark Houldsworth knows what it takes to launch a successful career in banking. But is it all high-stakes deals and number crunching, or is there more behind the scenes? This week, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz chats with Mark about what banking is really like for recent grads and entry-level hires, and the skills that matter most when you’re just starting out: What will your first days on the job actually look like?What kind of career growth should you expect if you’re coachable (and what does being “easy to manage” really mean)?How can you spot, and get into, the fast-track programs that set you up for success? Curious if finance is the path for you? Dive in for honest perspectives, myth-busting, and practical advice you won’t want to miss. Mark Houldsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-houldsworth-4bbb58/ Bank of America careers: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us Hired, Not Fired is brought to you by TheRealMe.io The soft skills-first hiring solution that takes early career applicants from candidate to rockstar employee