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Posted by Keith Talent on May 27, 2004, at 8:17:38
Hi, I'm just coming to the last part of my Bachelor's in finance. Are there any special tips that you guys can give me to hook that job I really want? I understand that they all generally have three year graduate programs where employees are rotated around all the divisions. I would do a summer internship, except that they are for 12 weeks, and my school runs three semesters per year with only about two-and-a-half weeks between each one. I'm racking my brain, thinking of all the people I know/have met who work for such firms and am making a list of contacts. Thanks in advance.
Posted by Wildflower on May 27, 2004, at 8:59:08
In reply to Anyone work for a global investment bank?, posted by Keith Talent on May 27, 2004, at 8:17:38
Hi Keith.
I'm in the financial services industry but not in finance. My advice to you would be to consider going back for your MBA or higher degree. The job market is still very competitive. Any little thing you can do will help. Many banks do have management trainee programs for recent graduates but they are very hard to get. Have you checked with any of your professors for leads? You may also want to consider working PT in a bank branch. They're always looking for extra summer help so that the FT staff can take vacations. It'll give you some real world experience as well as access to those who are currently in the field you're looking to get into.
Good luck in your search!
Posted by Keith Talent on May 27, 2004, at 18:40:18
In reply to Re: Anyone work for a global investment bank? » Keith Talent, posted by Wildflower on May 27, 2004, at 8:59:08
> consider going back for your MBA or higher degree.
Let's just say that it has taken me way too long to get my Bachelor's to be even thinking about an MBA right away. The websites of the banks that I've looked at say that graduates generally spend three years as Graduate Analysts. Then some go to graduate business school (then become Associates), while others go straight on to become Associates. After talking to people in the field, it seems that working for three to ten years first earns you more respect than simply going straight from graduating from a Bachelor program to starting an MBA program.
> management trainee programs for recent graduates
This was what I was referring to above as Graduate Analyst Programs.
> Have you checked with any of your professors for leads?
Yes, my Finance professor this semester was especially helpful. Also, I've consulted the Career Development Centre Manager at my school, who has access to an alumni database with thousands of graduates from my school, several hundred of which are in finance and related fields. He also said to make a list of all contacts that I could possibly call on/ask for advice, which I'm doing now.
> You may also want to consider working PT in a bank branch. They're always looking for extra summer help
Yeah, that's a great idea (even though my school only takes about three weeks break over summer). I guess it's making the contacts that matters.
> Good luck in your search!
Thank you very much, Wildflower!
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