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Career Advice |
| Message Name: |
Entry level or Not Entry level |
| Date Posted: |
03/22/2006 |
| Message: |
I have a somewhat unusual situation and I need some helpful advice.
I just dropped out of a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering because I wanted a change in direction and have a Masters degrees in Economics from probably the best known institution in Europe. I have some previous work experience but never worked in any single place for more than a year- a consulting job in a developing country, a 3 month internship with an asset manager in Europe and some quantitative research positions. I'm thinking of a career in finance probably in equities/fixed income which really interests me. I have top 1% standardised test scores(GRE and SAT) and I think a solid quantitative background. My questions are
1. Can I do better than an entry level position?
2. Does my lack of a US degree and US work experience count against me? 3. I'm currently 28yrs old, does this matter at all?
4. Is it wise to mention the dropped PhD in my job applications.
Comments appreciated.
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