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Career change advice |
| Message Name: |
CFA |
| Date Posted: |
08/13/2006 |
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Hi,
I've been working in biotech as an R&D engineer for the last 5 yrs, starting to realize I spend a lot of extra time brushing up on finance. How do I switch over to a career in finance? I really enjoy asset/portfolio management and have started studying for CFA level I. Should I start applying for entry level positions now in finance or wait until I pass the exam? Any advice would be much appreciated.
-e2f
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| Message: |
Probably you may want to get an MBA. CFA takes about 3 years to get. By itself, it does not carry enough weight. With your current background, getting into the finance door is not easy.
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