I am a junior at a top 50 US university completing my B.A with a double major (Econ & Telecomm) and a minor (business). My academic background is not stellar and I will probably graduate with a 2.8/2.9 GPA, my major GPA on the other hand should not be too bad, maybe around the 3.3 mark. I aslo have significant work experience since I’ve worked part time at a managerial position throughout my time at college and would have completed three paid internships in finance by the time i graduate.
My problem is that I am a international student and all my internships have been abroad as well.I can’t seem to find anyone who can realistically tell me my chances of employment here (as an analyst or smthn similar). I was hoping I could get some insight from ppl who have real world experience with the job market as opposed to career counselors etc. Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks
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terested in any kind of entry level financial service jobs available in insurance companies, banks, brokerages, debt or securities companies all that you require are a few things listed below:
1. A good and pleasing personality.
2. Commendable communication skills both verbally and writing wise.
3. An Associates degree in economics, accounting, business, finance or any other field related to this.
4. Knowing basics of computer programs such as databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
5. Well educated about world economics and finance and self interest in thee areas.
Apart from a mere Associates degree and the basic knowledge of all the above mentioned, a few financial institutes demand a Bachelor degree even for the entry level financial service position. You can also seek advancement in a financial institute as an entry level person to some higher post as you gain experience. Other companies tend to concentrate more on job training and thus helping you out in your promotion within the company.
For anyone who likes to undergo any internship while in a college or university, entry level financial service positions are a good way to do it. You will have to enquire a lot before you can acquire intern positions in these companies, especially in brokerage and insurance companies. Sometimes the internship won’t be available and offered to you. In such cases you will have to fight your way through by talking to people within the company and impress them with your presentation.
However, one should keep in mind that the entry level financial service jobs are not just going to involve portfolio management or financial management for all the clients. It will help you learn the “trick of the trade” and allow you to explore and educate yourself about the various branches of financial industry. The scope of this is wide as you have the room to decide if you are interested by a specific field. The activities that can help you to improve your skills are by volunteering to serve groups or communities within a financial institute and also by attending many job training activities. All these can make you an eligible candidate, within the company, for higher and demanding senior positions.
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