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How can I get a career in finance? |
I graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business from the University of Maryland with a degree in finance and international business. I began a career in sales(real estate) soon after graduation but I know this is not what I want as a career. Every time I look for a finance job, however, I never seem to have enough experience. I am a recent graduate and dont have finance experience besides my school experience. What can I do to change this or where else can I look???? Thanks!! The financial center of the United States in NYC. If your willing to relocate you can easily break into the banking/finance world. Also critical are your specific goals. Are you looking for a salary or commission work? Big money or stability? These questions are vital. I get a million calls on my resume to pursue financial sales. More stable career driven jobs are much more difficult to come by. You need to network with people working in the industry, go to career fairs, send out as many resumes and customized cover letters as possible and most importantly do not give up. Persistence is key. If you do get an interview always immediately send a thank you letter to your interviewer and keep your options open. If you are turned down your positive outlook may land you another position that becomes available. Employers hire for attitude and train for skill. Always keep that in mind. Your qualifications are good, you should be able to land an entry level job with a large banking firm. It man not be your ideal job at first but large employers like JPM or Citi will give you plenty of flexibilty once you prove yourself. Look for larger companies that hire more entry level staff. Smaller companies tend to need experienced people that can step right in. Just think of the big name companies in your area and search their website job postings. Your real estate background is some finance experience in my opinion. I am assuming you were close to the financing side of the business if that is your interest. Did you meet any mortgage brokers or work with specific lenders? That area of finance may be a place for you to start. The best thing you can do is go to a good business school, and get your MBA. The entire MBA program is geared towards getting you a job. Financial companies, from investment banks to mutual funds, all recruit directly from business school. You will also get a career counselor and a large alumni network to help you. Getting a good job in finance is very difficult nowadays without an MBA. |
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