Archive for the ‘Other - Careers & Employment’ Category

 

What are my career option with a major in actuarial science and minors in finance and math?

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
misuya asked:


I am not planning to find a job in the actuary field but it is too late to change my major now because I am graduating in Dec. However, I wonder if I could use my finance minor to get a job in the finance field? Or would it be better to continue with an MBA? But I don’t have any job related experience.
Or what is my best option for the things I can do after graduation?

 

How can i land a career in finance with a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology?

Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Jdsu123 asked:


Hi, I have an undergraduate degree in biotechnology from India. I recently found that my actual passion lies in the world of stock market.Can anyone tell me how to land a job or an internship in finance without having to do an MBA? ..And are there any good places in chicago to do my internship? Where do i start ? I would ultimately want to become an investment banker. Thanks.

 

How many internships do college students (finance majors) do on average before they graduate?

Friday, August 13th, 2010
MAK asked:


I know that I should try to do as many as I can, but I am worried I may not have more than two by the time I graduate. Most of the jobs that I have looked at, want me to have at least 1 year of work experience. I will only have 7 months of internship experience and one year as a finance professor assistant.

 

What qualities would be essential for a career in Finance?

Monday, February 1st, 2010
Aneesah asked:


I’m interested in building a career in Finance soon but I’m not exactly sure what someone in that field would need to succeed. Could someone help me out?

 

What minor would a finance major need for a investment banking job?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Chamberlain R asked:


I want to be an investment banker and I am planning on changing my major to finance (I’m only a freshman). I would like to do economics because I like it but I have heard accounting was a good minor and others have said math was helpful but i don’t see how math theory classes and such would be helpful in investment banking. please help

 

What is a good starting point for a career in Finance?

Friday, November 20th, 2009
Theresa asked:


What type of entry level position should I look for in order to gain experience in finance? I want to ultimately obtain a position as a financial analyst for a company. What type of entry level position would be a good starting point? I’ll take any suggestions!! Thanks!

 

What are good careers with a bachelors in business finance degree?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
KayKay asked:


I’m currently going for my associates degree in business management with an emphasis in administration, however I feel that this degree choice is limiting. I graduate in September and I’m thinking about continuing on to get a bachelors degree in business finance. I’m 21 and I don’t know EXACTLY what I want to do but I feel I would enjoy a career in finance (not accounting exactly), what kind of careers would be an option for me with a bachelors degree in business finance?

 

How should I prepare for a job in finance?

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
d3 asked:


I’m planning on going to school for a degree in Finance, but I want to get ahead by getting a job/internship. What jobs/internships should I be looking for? Thank you!

 

How hard is it to find a Finance related job in Southern California?

Friday, October 16th, 2009
Ch asked:


My wife is being relocated to Los Angeles, California permanently which requires me to leave my current Finance job in Manhattan, New York. I have a BS in Finance and +2 years working in the financial industry. Working in the financial industry, I know California’s economy is one of the worst in the U.S. however I would like to get the opinion of locals on the job market, specifically the financial job market.

 

How do I start a career in finance?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
guest051 asked:


I’m 20 years old and i’m a Finance major about to finish up my sophomore year. What should I do now (besides get good grades) to get a good job down the road? I was thinking about becoming a financial analyst but I’m not certain about it.