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Alternative Exit Opps?
I remember creating a thread for this with regard to lobbying (given the largely transferrable skills between roles), but I've sat in on a few information sessions with varied federal and international organizations that talked about how they will often hire early-career consultants. I'm assuming...
What job can you get at an bulge bracket investment bank if you are a non-target with low/medium GPA?
Everyone knows that you need to come from a target school with a high GPA to become a person with the job title "Investment Banking Analyst" at the Bulge Bracket Investment Banks like GS, MS, Barclays and etc. But I am wondering what OTHER jobs can a recent finance graduate from a non-target and...
Finance, Industry, Consulting to Public Sector Roles?
I know the very notion of switching over to the public sector is probably blasphemous here, but I'm curious about this because there are a lot of areas where the analytical/speaking skills you'd build in IB or consulting can transfer to some pretty cool careers on the other side. Granted, you likely...
Alternative ways of securing FT offer
Hi everyone, This is my first post on WSO so please bare with me. I am a fresh graduate of Copenhagen Business School, having just completed my masters in Finance and Investments (M.Sc. Finance and Investments). This means that I am currently in the process of applying for FT offers. While finishing...
What are some careers in finance that involve a lot of writing?
See title. My first thought was Equity Research, given the report-writing and ad hoc market commentary, but are there any other finance-geared positions that rely heavily on writing skills?
Getting to the High Life: Nursing
This forum has certainly explored and discussed its fair share of alternative careers: Hollywood talent agents, Big Law, surgeons, etc. I had a teacher in school whose husband was a nurse anesthetist (CRNA), and he made a pretty comfortable living. CRNAs rake in somewhere on the lower end of six...
Making a career shift
Hi everyone, I am from India and my education includes B-tech (mech.engg) followed with an MBA (in finance & International business). I am presently working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as a payables controller, in the accounting department of my firm. I have completed 3 yrs in my job and want to have a...
Continue trying to break into finance or go to law school?
I graduated with a finance degree and a 3.4 GPA (3.8 in finance courses) from UofA (Canada) 2 years ago. I have been working in Fort McMurray as a Project Controls Analyst since. I have been heavily looking for a new job for the last 6 months in Commercial Banking. My friend works in corporate...
Aviation Financing/Leasing
Hello all, I'm currently a Credit Underwriting Associate at a financial institution, primarily focused on provided Asset Based Loan (ABL) for the Healthcare industry, I also have experience in ABL for the general industries, i'm only 5 years into my career after a finance degree, my ultimate goal is...
are tech associates underpaid?
I was sifting through the web and found the average computer science graduate salary to be a lot lower than an ACA or an investment analyst. I'm entering uni in September. Doing computer science from a VERY elite university, or getting a BBA from an average university - which would be a more...
Alternative career ideas
Been told to consider other careers by my network if IBD is not working out. I've been researching a lot and am hitting a dead end on what alternative options there are for a UK graduate? Can someone give me a few ideas please? Regional IBD opportunities -> require a specific EU language S&T / AM...
Strategy and Analytics background looking to break into finance
Hi everyone, I have a very different background. I was pre-med in college so I am a biology major with a minor in business administration and public health. I decided medicine is not what I wanted to do so I decided to go into the corporate world. Honestly, I was so naive in college. I didn't know...
How do I move into the quant/finance world given my experience thus far?
I have had an interesting career thus far, here are the highlights : - Studied in the University of Michigan (did not do exceptionally well) - Worked on Business Intelligence, Corporate Strategy and Project Management for one of Malaysia's Largest Investment Banks - Worked and a Business...
Resume tips for College students:
Are you searching for jobs? Are you finding it difficult to search a job on Internet? There is no need to worry now !!! Now there are lot of latest technologies with different and interesting branches of your choice. There are various kinds of recruitments that are provided on various job portals...
Hiring Decision: Experience? Type of Experience?
Today, I was talking to one of junior partners after interview for entry-level (less than 2 year exp) position. I want to hire someone who has done a lot. The junior partner wants to hire someone who has done only our job. Let me explain. You prefer heineken to buds because you have tasted both...
Career Path Help!
Hello, I'm a recent graduate from college (last month), has a degree in Biological Science and minor in Economics. I want to pursue a career path that is related with the business sector in the pharmaceutical field, but all I'm getting are rejection letters from pharma companies. I've done 2...
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Switching careers
Guys.. I am currently working as medic in London, As I graduated from so called "overseas" university I struggle to get on the training ladder (not that I think you would be interested in this story) Anyways I am considering career change and looking into IB . What are your opinions on this? Any ex...
Where do unsuccessful IB associates go?
Everyone always talks about how bankers can move on to PEs and HFs , but what about the unsuccessful ones, the associates who either are fired after a year or two or leave on their own accord...where do they go? I mean, not everyone's getting PE or HF .
Finance related careers in the government
I recently read an interesting interview/post on mergers and inquisitions about a person who worked in a European (eastern European I think) Ministry of Finance. Before I entered undergrad I was a nerdy obsessed high schooler with dreams of making the big bucks on Wall Street. I've slowly come to...
What are the most profitable financial occupations that can be done online?
The only thing I can think of is day to day trading and independent investing. Are there other careers that I missed?
Question about Career Paths
I've been working on a project with an academic who is working for a think tank who is in turn (I think) "working" for the SEC. This academic has a undergrad student who will be doing his thesis with this advisor next year. He is a double major in finance and pre-law. Since I once upon a time worked...
Marketing guy... who wants a bit more
I am completing my MBA , and my focus has always been marketing. However, I find I enjoy all of my MBA subjects a lot, and would love a career that exposes me to a variety of different things. For this reason, I am considering moving towards the research side of things -- but am struggling to figure...
Public Accounting / Operational Finance transition to Investment Banking
Hello All, So I am looking for advice from WSO users regarding a career move that I have been contemplating for some time. First- here is a quick background: Started my career in Big 4 public accounting (4 1/2 years)and had exposure to a broad base of clients (including audit work for a small...
Suggestions on interesting/atypical careers
Hello all- I'm a former IBD analyst who is now considering what to do next and for a career. My background is: finance + accounting in undergrad. Two years at a bulge bracket bank. Got good deal experience and have good references there. Also briefly worked at a startup investment firm. Took the...
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