Posts tagged jobs with a finance degree
FINANCE JOBS THAT ARE OFF-THE-BEATEN-...
Aug8th
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
Typically, when students think of finance jobs, they imagine high-paying, high-prestige positions with investment banks, insurance companies or the “Big 4” accounting firms. They dream of hedge funds, management consulting and private equity as their path to prosperity. However, the job market is tight and not everyone can obtain these highly [...]
MORE TIPS FOR LANDING FINANCE JOBS AF...
Jun22nd
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
In the last finance jobs blog, we discussed how you might approach internships as a path to prosperity after graduation. Yet, there are other ways to ensure that you don’t end up working at a gas station and living in your parents’ basement – finance degree and all. Absorb these tips and apply them to your own life as you begin to plan your c [...]
HOW TO LAND FINANCE JOBS RIGHT OUT OF...
Jun20th
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
Naturally, it’s your utmost desire and goal to get a finance job right out of college. After all, it won’t be long before the loan sharks are knocking down your door to repay what you’ve borrowed to finance your education! Finance is one of the most competitive professions in America – especially at the entry level. Yet, it’s still possible [...]
BEYOND WALL STREET: BEST CITIES FOR F...
May7th
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
As you prepare to look for finance jobs, you may be wondering which U.S. cities are world-renowned for your course of study. Everyone talks about Wall Street as the finance capital of the world. Here you’ll find the headquarters of the largest investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch. Just about e [...]
NON-FINANCIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO LAND...
May4th
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
Most people automatically assume that any math whiz can easily land one of the finance jobs listed online. However, senior financial manager Mitch Pisik says that the “accounting / financial aspect of the job is the floor, not the ceiling.” To be truly successful in finance jobs, one must possess the following additional competencies.
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3 FINANCE JOBS THAT LEAD TO BIG PAYDA...
Mar9th
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
University degrees are the industry standard for finance jobs, but that’s not all. People who want to get a leg up on the competition now need to seek out credentials that further differentiate their resume from the masses. In this blog, we’ll take a look at a few credentials worth getting.
CFP (Certified Financial Planner):
You can get this [...]
CELEBRITIES WHO WORKED FINANCE JOBS
Mar7th
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
Not every celebrity is fortunate enough to land roles in theatre, television and films right off-the-bat like Drew Barrymore or Elijah Wood. In fact, many famous people actually worked finance jobs before they reached the spotlight. Being able to manage money is a good skill for the rich and famous to have – lest they end up bankrupt like Mik [...]
Trends In Finance Jobs For 2012
Feb24th
2012 Written by forhirej
2012 Written by forhirej
It’s hard to find good candidates to fill finance jobs these days! You’ll hear this mantra time and time again from companies. Human resources personnel were extremely selective in who they hired for their banking, accounting and finance departments in 2011, a trend which is likely to continue throughout 2012.
What Do You Need To Apply For Fi [...]