Army veteran, passed CPA, CFA level2, seeking advice to break into investment industry.

Greetings to all.

I wish to break into the finance industry. And I am genuinely seeking some guidance for my job search.

I got out of the army recently. While I was looking for opportunities in the finance industry, I found it extremely difficult to find even an entry level investment analyst position.

I was hoping to leverage my credentials and education background to get an entry level position. I am a self starter with a master degree of accounting, passed CPA and CFA level 2. I had a year public accounting experience prior to my military career.

What kind of path should I take? I wish I could take an internship but I am not a student. I wish to have a entry level investment position but I don't have the required experience.

Thanks for your time reading the message. Greatly appreciate your advices.

 

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