| Topic Name: |
Job Change |
| Message Name: |
Switching |
| Date Posted: |
08/10/2002 |
| In Reply To: |
Currently, I am looking to obtain an equity research associate position at a financial services firm, I'm not particular about whether it be bulge-bracket or a research boutique. But, I'm having great difficulty transferring into this line of work with my background. I have an MBA from a second tier school and a Bachelor's degree from a top-tier school, both with high grade point averages. I worked in an FP&A role at a Big 5 accounting firm and as a credit analyst at a small commercial bank. In the upcoming year, I plan to begin pursuing the CFA designation and I'm trying to network with alumni of my respective schools. I was hoping to hear from people with positive, constructive advice on breaking into this field. If you have a negative reply (i.e. thats impossible, etc...), don't waste my time or yours. |
| Message: |
Dear ital:
My best advice: ID people who are doing what you want to do & request informational interviews with them. Ask their expert advice about what you must do to make the switch. Ask more than one. You could get very different perspectives.
Also: did you post on the vault industry msg boards? >browse all boards > by industry. There's fin srvcs, cmrcl banking, etc.
Best of luck to you.
Jane
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