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 | Top five cities for M&A activityShare, bond and currency trading isn’t just New York, London, Frankfurt & Tokyo. Find out where else financial markets are emerging powerful. |
 | Spotlight on ShanghaiAlthough Expo 2010 has served to highlight the commercial ascendency of both China and the host city of Shanghai. |
 | A tale of two time zonesWith an international remit spanning Europe and Latin America, Maria Menzel plays a vital role in developing KPMG’s Global Indirect Tax Service line. It’s an exciting role that sees her splitting her time equally between two continents. |
 | Top five: Cities with excellent business schoolsTop five: Cities with excellent business schools
If you or anyone you know is looking to enroll in an MBA program, look no further than our top five guide to cities offering world-class business schools. |
 | Studying for success: AdvisoryThose new to KPMG’s Advisory practice face a steep learning curve,but as Gregory Kingsley,comprehensive learning and development programs provide KPMG professionals with all the skill-sets and information they need to build rewarding careers. |
 | Top five: The great outdoorsOne of the pleasures of city life is heading into the surrounding countryside to discover what lies beyond the urban hub. |
 | Warsaw and BucharestDriven by rapid economic growth in their respective countries, Warsaw and Bucharest have established themselves as major urban hubs in the Central and Eastern European region. |
| Working cultures: BorneoThe island of Borneo has undergone significant economic development in recent times and maintains distinct though diverse working cultures. |
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 | KPMG International Case CompetitionKPMG International Case Competition (KICC) provides students around the world an opportunity to experience the fast-paced world of casework, meet new people and travel to places they may never have been before. |
 | Choosing the right MBAConrad Chua, Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School, offers advice on how to choose the right MBA for your career. |
 | Virtual CoachingRising to the expectations of a new generation of professionals, KPMG in Belgium has introduced a ‘Virtual Coach’ system to complement more traditional personal development practices. We talk to the system’s creator, Marc Van Hoecke. |
 | Applying for a promotionYou work hard. You’ve proved your value. You now believe it’s time to get yourself promoted. But how exactly do you go about assessing, preparing and interviewing for that higher-level position? |
 | Learning for success: TaxThe ongoing roll-out of KPMG Tax Business School® enables greater numbers of ambitious graduates and tax professionals to reap the benefits of top-caliber learning and development opportunities that will greatly enhance their tax career progression. |
 | Find your personal brandFind out why paying attention to personal branding will pay dividends, whether you’re seeking a new job or aiming to progress within the organization for which you currently work. |
 | Catch the right careerBusiness-focused social network websites are becoming increasingly important tools for recruiters and jobseekers alike. Find out how you can define your personal brand and establish the contacts you need to help boost your career. |
 | The benefits of a secondmentThe temporary assignment of a KPMG Director to Rewards dept of T-Mobile illustrates how a secondment can help deliver benefits to parties involved. |
 | Take five: LeadershipWhen taking on a leadership role, why is it important to identify the difference between a leader and a manager? Moreover, which qualities do good leaders draw upon in order to motivate and inspire? Writer Trevor Clawson investigates. |
 | Online networkingIn this KPMG podcast we speak to Pete Crosby, Chief Operating Officer of professional networking site, Viadeo, about the role that networking sites can play. |
 | First ImpressionsNick Hewer, one of Sir Alan Sugar’s advisors on the UK Apprentice program, speaks how to make a good first impression. |
 | Take Five: Working with a mentorIf you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone and into an unfamiliar career situation, you may find that working with a mentor and learning from their experience can both boost your confidence and help you tackle whatever challenges you may face. |
 | Preparing for an interviewAlim Dhanji, Global Head of Human Resources for Global Tax tell what makes a really good interview and what you should consider when preparing. |
 | Inspired to actWith sustainability at the top of the corporate agenda, explorer Robert Swan’s Antarctic expeditions aim to create environmental champions within business organizations. |
 | CV hints and tipsIn this KPMG podcast we are going to be speaking to Lynn Williams. Lynn is a career counsellor and a trainer and apart from her work as a counsellor Lynn is also the author of Readymade CVs and Readymade Job Search Letters, both published by Kogan Page. |
 | Take Five: Managing your timeWe’re busier than ever, but does this actually translate into getting things done? These tips from a time management guru will help you reclaim those wasted work hours. |
 | You ask: Moving jobsAs bitter experience often proves it’s incredibly difficult to know whether or not a move is right for you until you’ve actually made it. |
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 | KPMG supports employee passionsJames Woodward has joined his business skills with his lifelong passion for service to co-found Kickstart Kids International. |
 | Changing CareersMike Wareing, KPMG International CEO, joins the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for the reconstruction of Southern Iraq and head of the Basra Development Commission. |
 | From the United Nations to KPMGYvo de Boer played a crucial role in setting climate change agenda. His new role in helping organizations address environmental sustainability issues |
 | Fully EngagedKPMG in Singapore takes a proactive and innovative approach to building a strong and mutually beneficial relationship between the firm and those who work for it. HR Manager Cindy Chan outlines what this means in practice. |
 | Growing with the firmWhen Cristina Bonini joined KPMG in Brazil’s HR team in 1993, she had no idea of the opportunities the firm’s growth would create for her own career. |
 | Q&A: In at the deep endFind out how Andrei Mitrofanov, Director KPMG in Russia, helped negotiate a multi-billion dollar restructuring deal. |
 | In the driving seatGabe Mesanza a Director in KPMG’s Transactions & Restructuring US practice specializing in the automotive industry, talks about his background and the kind of work that shapes his day. |
 | Driven to inspireFrom Alaska to Argentina, the SRZero will advance green technologies, encourage innovation, education & change the world’s perception of electric vehicles. |
 | My flexible futureFor KPMG in the UK’s Jonathan Froome, taking advantage of the company’s Flexible Futures initiative meant fulfilling a lifelong dream of backpacking in Brazil.
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 | Volunteer your skillsFind out how businesses around the world are maximizing the benefits of skills-based volunteering. It’s not just companies and communities that gain from Corporate Social Responsibility, volunteers gain too. Journalist Kim Haskins finds out how. |
 | Real life: A return to KPMG What is it like to return to an organization that you left several years ago? We talk to Moritz Freiherr Schenck about how he applied his skills learned from KPMG outside the company and how he brought them back.
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