Just quit my job
So I just quit my job in a corporate finance training program (identical to FMP), because it was miserable. Although my parents are considering disowning me, I'm pretty happy with the move. Anyways - I really want to lateral into financial services or anything market related, but the fact that I just quit my last job might be a turn off to employers.
I've managed 2 interviews in the next 2 weeks, and obviously they are going to ask about me leaving my last position, any advice as to what I should say? Basically the last job was 100% accounting, and I was about to be moved to west bumfuck to do more accounting, and I needed out. If you saw my resume you'd think I was a CPA, but in reality I love markets and absolutely need to become involved in them.
I am going to say as of now -
1) There was no growth for me in the company individually or professionally, since I was being lead on an accounting career path, and since my interests simply don't lie in that field of work so it would be impossible for me to grow individually. 2) It is a big career move for me, if I didn't step out of the field now I'd be cemented in corp finance accounting roles, 4-5 years down the road if my background is strictly in corp finance accounting/audit type positions it will be harder to lateral then instead of stepping out now and seeking entry-level financial services positions.
Also anybody who made this lateral feel free to PM me...
If you want to see my background and assess my resume refer to my other post - http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/resume-feed…
Why didn't you keep the job while applying elsewhere? Seems kind of risky to quit before getting an offer elsewhere, especially in this job market.
Did you work for John Deere by any chance?
Just my opinion, but I think honesty is the best policy in this situation. You wanted to pursue something more markets-related, and took a calculated risk by quitting and re-focusing your efforts. If you demonstrate further initiative--CFA prep or something that shows you're not idling on your ass all day, I think this makes a somewhat compelling story for people to give you a shot and see how you pan out.
Just network your ass off, and make finding your ideal gig your FT job. If / when it comes up in an interview (and it will) just say you weren't being challenged at work and you wanted to dedicate your time to finding the job you wanted and doing some incremental studying to get up to speed with the needed skill-set.
Not being idle is key. In between all the job business try volunteering for something you care about. It's great to drop in an interview too when gaps come up. It will demonstrate that you're well-rounded and principled - great for your self-esteem too.
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