Most financial professionals in Australia would consider quitting the sector. Here's why
Despite recruitment in Australia remaining at low levels and news of redundancies still making headlines, financial professionals living here show few signs of wanting to change locations, either internationally or interstate. Quality of life is the main reason why they are staying in the country.
But Australia's all-round appeal and the lack of hiring appetite from financial institutions are not enough to prevent people moving sectors. Financial employees are more than willing to consider local opportunities in other industries, especially mining and oil and gas.
To find out how the crucial issue of candidate movement will affect you, click here and download the eFinancialCareers Movement Survey 2012.