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How do I break into the Finance/Investments field?
I've had a few interviews, but they have not turned into anything.
Graduated with BA in Economics from a state school. GPA not stelar. lots of interest in investments, play stock market game online. made 64% in the last four months of '07 (so far about 8% in '08). great with computers but minimal programming experience. some experience with securities lending.
eh, i actually interviewed at mass mutual, but sellling insurance is not what i consider investments.
Its funny that people tell me my track record isnt long enough. Like anyone can accidentally make a 64% return in four months. Why? how has your port done in the past 6 months? Besides, im not saying i want to run a mutual fund, I just want to break into the industry.
can you tell me more about the personality investment style? is that just "growth/value/contrarian"? stuff like that?
Thanks for the insight, scow. I actually did the internship too.. but not at a big deal company. Anyways, I am glad you found success, and its good to know its possible.
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- BelleLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
You'd need to speak to a financial adviser through your local bank. They usually give you a variety of options according to personality financial style.
- 1 decade ago
I know where you are coming from I was rejected from the industry 20 years ago. I think your big mistake was not getting an internship with a firm while you were in school to get your foot in the door. I even think getting a masters degree isn't worth your time. Its a tight club either you are born into it or you have to be a top notch candidate with post graduate education credentials. It also wouldn't hurt if you were fluent in many languages.
All I can recommend is to find a job in a another industry during a time when the market is closed, save your money and prove those suckers wrong and as far as I concerned the people (especially analysts) in wall street have chit for brains anyways.
The reason why I am saying this is put your money where your mouth is and do it with your own capital. That was the approach I ultimately followed and although it took 19 years I am now comfortably retired at 44 all from $28k of original capital invested.
- 1 decade ago
How to get into investment s field? BE WISE! Seek the help of the professionals - the financial managers. One example is the World Financial Group (WFG). I've sought professional help in this area, and they helped me manage my finances especially investments. Great assistance, man.
