The job market remains challenging with few financial services firms having recruited extensively in 2013. Headcount is still difficult to obtain and securing approval to hire is becoming a frustrating process, resulting in hiring managers being under a lot of pressure to make sure the new recruits deliver. This has had a substantial impact on recruitment processes which have become lengthy and less predictable. Our clients are looking for skills that match the profile required perfectly and, having fought hard for the headcount, are less prepared to compromise. Visit:http://www.ejlegal.co.uk/resources-market-info/in-house/financial-services for more info