Archive for the ‘Careers & Employment’ Category

 

How to convince recruiters about a career change to Corporate Finance?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Jenny S asked:


I am an Industrial engineer and want to make a move to Corporate Finance, one of the questions I get most often is why do I want to make such a career change and how I see myself fit into this role ? or justify how you can do well in Corporate Finance role despite your non finance background?
I am currently enrolled in a full time MBA program and planning to take finance courses but I want to know how I can really sell myself on this idea ?

 

How to prepare for a career in Finance and Accounting?

Sunday, January 25th, 2009
joe asked:


I’m only a freshmen in college right now and I’m double majoring in finance and accounting. I was wondering how I can better prepare myself for a career in that field. Should I read some books or try to get hands on experienced. I’m looking to be a CPA or an Investment/Financial Analyst so how do I prepare for that. Any information you guys can give will help. Thanks a lot in advance.

 

What are the skills set necessary for a corporate finance position?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
siubak asked:


I have a MBA degree and concentration in finance, looking for an entry level financial analyst position in the corporate finance area. What are the important skills normally required? I have a feeling that what I’ve learned from school does not match what are wanted in real world. So what skills are really expected from an entry-level financial analyst?

 

What is the difference between a career in Finance and a career in Accounting?

Saturday, May 10th, 2008
shysteepinoy01 asked:


I am thinking about going back to school to get a BS in Business Administration.

I would like to know what the difference is in careers in Finance and Accounting. Has anyone had a career in either field? What I want to know is:

What did you think of your career?

What did you do all day in Finance or Accounting?

Did you find it exciting or really boring?

For a career as a Financial Planner or Financial Advisor, do you work off of commision only?

Any information would be very helpful. Thanks.

 

How should I start my finance career?

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
So So Ken asked:


I work in Maintenance as a Engineer, I asked a similar question before regarding about CFA and MBA, but just to get a taste of Finance, is there any courses I can take? I live in the Toronto Area. Please help. Thanks.