Just Want to Say Thanks.
What's going on everyone? First of all, I've been browsing this site for about a year now and it's helped me a lot. I'm graduating from a "non-target" school and major in History and have a overall 2.9 GPA.
I figured there was no way I was getting into finance even though I love it. It's almost been a weird obsession of mine to land a job as an investment analyst and eventually become a portfolio manager, everything else is secondary. Because of WSO, you guys have showed me in what is important to be successful in breaking in. I'm taking the CFA Level 1 and networking constantly.
Been getting interviews left and right from big banks and small boutiques because of the hard work of networking and decent social skills and hard work. I have still to make it, but just want to say thanks for showing me indirectly to the right path. Any advice of what more I can do to break in to the industry?






Out of curiosity where did
Out of curiosity where did you network?
a bit premature there?
a bit premature there?
melvvvar wrote: a bit
a bit premature there?
Seems like a rude thing to say -- he's obviously going to make it in as he's determined, socially competent, and from what I can tell, personable. Why u mad tho???
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Just keep at it. I had a
Just keep at it. I had a similar GPA as you coming out of undergrad. Ultimately someone who has a similar background (or has taken people with similar backgrounds) is going to let you get your foot in the door. Then it's all up to you.
i just think this is
i just think this is premature.
Cluelessfromoz wrote: Out of
Out of curiosity where did you network?
Honestly, I just started with people close to me and expanded outward. 3rd connections and alumni are key. My dad was in law so he knows a lot of judges and lawyers and they know a lot of people in finance. Also, linkedin can help alot of finding who is successful in the industry and from your school. I found they are more than willing to help. I created a list on word (with their name, firm, and e-mail and #) and categorized it. I started with personal contacts, then went to 3rd connections and then went to people ive sat down with for an informational interview, and then random contacts. I got around 100 people on there. Most of it probably won't result in anything but it's just that one contact that I need to get in. I think going to seminars held by your school and meeting people from your business school at your school would be helpful. I need to improve in that area.
Hope this helped.
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melvvvar wrote: a bit
a bit premature there?
Pre-mature of saying thanks for heading me down the right path? I never implied I made it or Bill Gross and I were personal homies.
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Out of curiosity where did you network?
Honestly, I just started with people close to me and expanded outward. 3rd connections and alumni are key. My dad was in law so he knows a lot of judges and lawyers and they know a lot of people in finance. Also, linkedin can help alot of finding who is successful in the industry and from your school. I found they are more than willing to help. I created a list on word (with their name, firm, and e-mail and #) and categorized it. I started with personal contacts, then went to 3rd connections and then went to people ive sat down with for an informational interview, and then random contacts. I got around 100 people on there. Most of it probably won't result in anything but it's just that one contact that I need to get in. I think going to seminars held by your school and meeting people from your business school at your school would be helpful. I need to improve in that area.
Hope this helped.
Word!? Gotta make a spreadsheet bro.
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Keep networking, if you have
Keep networking, if you have specific questions feel free to PM. Good luck and hope to hear about an offer soon!
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Nice story, glad to know GPA
Nice story, glad to know GPA doesn't determine life choices.
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duffmt6 wrote: Word!? Gotta
Word!? Gotta make a spreadsheet bro.
Spreadsheet of contacts saved my life.