Finance skills in demand in Malta: What junior professionals need to progress
Starting a career in finance is one thing. Knowing which skills will help you take on more responsibility and progress into a senior role is another. To understand what employers value most, Konnekt analysed more than 2,000 job advertisements published on jobsinmalta.com during 2025. The findings reveal the qualifications, technical capabilities, regulatory knowledge and workplace…
Read MoreHow a recruitment agency can guide your job search
A recruitment agency helps you find suitable opportunities, prepares you for the hiring process and represents your profile to employers. While agencies work with employers to fill vacancies, their service to candidates is free. In Malta, Subsidiary Legislation 594.18 (Article 10) prohibits licensed employment agencies from charging candidates or deducting fees from their future earnings.…
Read MoreWhat qualities do finance employers look for in Malta?
Malta finance employers look for eight key qualities: integrity, technical skills (like Excel and ERP), problem-solving, communication, adaptability, flexibility, conscientiousness, and commercial awareness. Technical accuracy is the baseline, not what sets you apart. Candidates who make the shortlist can show sound judgement, tell compelling stories with numbers, and work well across teams. The importance of…
Read MoreHow to choose a career you love: A practical guide for job seekers
Choosing a career you love begins with knowing your skills, what Malta’s job market rewards, and what you want from work besides a salary. Many struggle to decide because they don’t use structured self-assessments or market research. The most effective method has three steps: identify your transferable strengths, check them against real demand in Malta’s…
Read MoreHandling a counter-offer: How to decide without regret
A counter-offer is your employer’s way to keep you from leaving. This often includes a salary increase, a title change, or both. Whether you should accept it depends on one key factor: does the offer address why you wanted to leave? This article gives you a practical way to decide. It covers what counter-offers really…
Read MoreMake your CV stand out: Tips from Konnekt recruiters
Your CV has only 8 to 12 seconds to make an impression before a recruiter moves on. The difference between a shortlisted CV and one that isn’t often comes down to three things: it should focus on achievements, have a clear and consistent format, and speak directly to the job being advertised. At Konnekt, one…
Read MoreFinance & accounting careers in Malta: Complete guide
Finance and accounting careers in Malta are now more than just a straight climb from trainee to CFO. They offer a web of paths in accounting, audit, fund accounting, tax, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and commercial advisory roles. These paths include opportunities in the Big 4, corporate service providers, in-house teams and the iGaming…
Read MoreRelocating to Malta: What to know before you move
Malta is a great place to build a career. It has a strong economy, English as an official language, and year-round sunshine. Its job market has attracted international professionals for over a decade. However, being a small island means it operates differently from larger European markets, so what you expect may not match what you…
Read MoreFree CV templates for Malta: Word, Google Docs and what actually works
The right CV template provides a clean structure to fill. The wrong one causes more problems than it solves. This guide looks at the free Word and Google Docs templates that are suitable for Malta’s job market, what to consider before downloading, and the mistake that trips up candidates who choose style over substance. All…
Read MoreCV Templates for creative professionals in Malta: What actually works
Creative professionals in Malta, designers, marketers, UX specialists, video editors, and social media managers, need a CV that shows visual intelligence and passes ATS filters. We recommend using a single-column Canva template – customise it to match your style instead of using it as-is and include a portfolio link that highlights what your CV can’t.…
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