| Topic Name: |
Career Advice |
| Message Name: |
Sgkunko |
| Date Posted: |
04/03/2006 |
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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. |
| Message: |
While your education may be impressive and you have some work experience, because you are now entering the permenent job force you will likely have to start at the bottom again. Many people who leave work for a degree or get a degree, even an advanced one latter in life find out the hard way that they are at the bottom again.
2) lack of US experience is probably not a problem as long as you are a US citizen.
3) the dropped PhD is irrelivent, no reason to hide it, no reason to bring it up.
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