As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate both our domestic and working lives, CareerCast takes a closer look at how the outbreak is affecting attitudes towards recruitment. To this end, we caught up with Kanol Pal, CFA, who is a senior investment adviser at a major European bank in Singapore. He also runs a successful mentorship programme in conjunction with CFA Society Singapore. From our chat with Kanol, you will discover the vital importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing world. He also tells us what an ideal post-COVID job candidate should look like, with a particular focus on the skills he expects to see among applicants. The hiring landscape is undoubtedly going to be tough, but Kanol believes that with the right attitude and a willingness to learn there is still scope for young industry professionals to develop and succeed.