FROM OCTOBER'S RECRUITER MAGAZINE

Hakan Enver, operations director, Morgan McKinley Financial Services, offers insight into a potential role for Noel Edmonds as Deal or No Deal comes to an end after more than a decade on UK screens.

“After 3,000 episodes, Channel 4 has finally said ‘no deal’ and is axing the show. While the show may go on the road, regular TV viewers will no longer be able to hear the phone ring and wait in anticipation for the Banker to offer a deal to the contestant.

“Noel could now decide to pursue a banking career. He is good with people, and can manage clients (his contestants) to guide them through their negotiating efforts. 

“So could sales be an option? Can you imagine Noel on a busy, vibrant trading floor of a leading investment bank? Or what about utilising his eccentric personality? Could he move into some form of relationship management type function?

“Either way, arguably Noel could fit in well within financial services. He has the characteristics, desire and appetite to succeed. He proves his commitment with how long some of his shows have lasted. 

“Noel certainly knows how to entertain an audience. If he was out on an important client pitch that needed that extra help in closing the deal, he could always call on Mr Blobby to help out – very few have that luxury.”

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