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How can i look for a job as an analyst or investment banking?? I Tried career websites and direct. No Luck.?
Asked by dc
i have series 7, 63 & 55. I traded for five years and have been trying to switch over into another field in the industry. I am interested in becoming an analyst ot moving into the investment banking side of the business. I have been unsuccessful in my search and enrolled myself back in scholl to get my 2nd BA in finance and economics. am i doing the right thing?? is CFA an option i should look into?? more importantly how or what do i do to look for employment. thank you all for your input. also i do not mind starting from the bottom. but how do i get there
Asked by dc
i have series 7, 63 & 55. I traded for five years and have been trying to switch over into another field in the industry. I am interested in becoming an analyst ot moving into the investment banking side of the business. I have been unsuccessful in my search and enrolled myself back in scholl to get my 2nd BA in finance and economics. am i doing the right thing?? is CFA an option i should look into?? more importantly how or what do i do to look for employment. thank you all for your input. also i do not mind starting from the bottom. but how do i get there
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Do not be detered. Keep following up with firms and if you are willing to relocate, consider approching firms in other regions. The schooling may help. But even with the extra certification, there are no guarantees about jusmping into a firm, too high up the ladder. You may have to do some "ladder climbing" with or without extra schooling. Another approach may be to get a moderate position, perhaps selling mortages or even assisting someone, then work your way up the ladder through awareness, great work, and great business relationships. It's not easy. But if you work these skills, they grow. The ultimate abitious plan would be to do both; get a position and keep up with schooling. This can be hard work, but you will learn tons and if you can manage it, people will be impressed. Just remember, if you do take a lower position, make sure it doesn't stagnate. Look for promotions and be aware of opportunities, within your firm and elsewhere. Just stick to it!
Do not be detered. Keep following up with firms and if you are willing to relocate, consider approching firms in other regions. The schooling may help. But even with the extra certification, there are no guarantees about jusmping into a firm, too high up the ladder. You may have to do some "ladder climbing" with or without extra schooling. Another approach may be to get a moderate position, perhaps selling mortages or even assisting someone, then work your way up the ladder through awareness, great work, and great business relationships. It's not easy. But if you work these skills, they grow. The ultimate abitious plan would be to do both; get a position and keep up with schooling. This can be hard work, but you will learn tons and if you can manage it, people will be impressed. Just remember, if you do take a lower position, make sure it doesn't stagnate. Look for promotions and be aware of opportunities, within your firm and elsewhere. Just stick to it!
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I too wanted to get into investment banking. I was told that: 1) you have to go to an Ivy League school, and 2) have have to know someone. So needless to say I gave up on that dream. But good luck!!
Answered by escapegrl1
Answered by escapegrl1
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The CFA is certainly a good option, but it is a lot of work. Have you applied to the buy side as well as the sell side? Do you have, or can you develop, a demonstrable expertise in an industry or sub-industry?
Answered by Michael K
Answered by Michael K
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