Fidelity Financial Rep.
Hi. I'm a new member to this site, but have been looking around for awhile. I was hoping you guys in the industry could give me some advice. First off, I am a graduate with a degree in Finance from a Non-Target (still a major university though). I completed an internship at a small brokerage firm my junior year, and am hoping to someday get into Institutional Sales, preferably Equities. However, with my lack experience, nontarget status, and a GPA around 3.2, I know the chances of even landing an interview are slim to none. But right now that is fine (looking long term here).
What I would like to know is, how does a Licensed Financial Representative job at Fidelity Investments look on a resume, say if I worked there for 3-5 years? I am about to have a phone interview with a recruiter at Fidelity, and would like to know if this is actually something worth pursuing, or if it is a resume killer. Pretty much the job description has it that I would be executing trades for individual investors, discussing the markets with them, and educating them on Fidelity's online trading tools.
I know its not the glitz and glamor of being a S&T guy on the Street, but in this job market, with my background, is this a decent start to my career? And could I ever leverage it into a job on a Sales desk at a bank? Also, any input on how it would look for Business school would be much appreciated.
Thanks everyone. I look forward to hearing back, and contributing to the site.
-Addison09





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The real question is, what other choice do you have?
I also have a final round
I also have a final round interview coming up with a Financial Advisory firm. Both positions will require the Series 7, with the Fidelity position requiring the 63 and the Financial Advisory position the 66 and life and health licenses. So at least either position will allow me to obtain these licenses. My feeling was that the training and the brand name of Fidelity alone would make it a lot better than the Financial Advisory firm (it's not a wirehouse).