Should I expect to get a job in London? (please give me some advice)

Hi everyone. I have been accepted to LSE MSc Finance but am skeptical about opportunities after graduation. I have graduated from a non-target undergrad, have a GMAT score of 760 and have founded a Finance Club in my university. I have done an internship at the Central Bank of Armenia (I have also done a few internships that are not related to Finance), and have worked at a small local Consulting company. In parallel, I have founded my own business which is running smoothly right now. I am really concerned about my chances to get employment after graduation since I am an Armenian citizen and will need sponsorship for visa (in addition to my limited finance experience). Do you think there is a chance to get a job in IB, AM or any other field with my credentials?

 

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Congrats on the offer. There definitely is a chance but make sure to send out applications as early as possible (end of August/early September). However, I have seen several (very good) students from programmes like yours that did not find a top job in finance in the UK, so do not take it for granted. It is a hustle for everyone but you can maximise your chances by recruiting efficiently, quickly and thoroughly. Several of these people missed out on good spots because they applied too late

 
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I agree with the others. Your profile looks ok. If a company sponsors a visa for non-EU students, the country you come from doesn't matter as much. And you're doing a top Finance masters in the UK.

One thing I would do before you even get to London, is find Armenians (preferably from your university or high-school), that are working in any of the roles you're interested in. Reach out to them on LinkedIn and ask them about their path and to give you advice on getting a role after the MSc. Generally people you have something in common with tend to be quite responsive and helpful.

 

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