Archive for the ‘Other - Careers & Employment’ Category

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

Monday, March 8th, 2010

g-money 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 ...

How should I start my finance career?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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.

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

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

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 ...

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

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

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 ...

Need Career Advice–Finance Industry?

Friday, October 17th, 2008

idvinexpnai asked: I interviewed with Credit Suisse and Wachovia Securities earlier this week and received positive feedback from both. Credit Suisse is in the process of checking my references and Wachovia Securities would like to set up a second interview with me. Credit Suisse is a temp position ...

Career Change from social work to banking and finance?

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Daniel A asked: I am currently in my 3rd year of BA social work but i would like a career change to banking as i more interested in investments and global markets. i got into this degree because i failed my A levels due to certain circumstances but i don't ...

finance job advice?

Monday, October 13th, 2008

you asked: I have a series 7, and a life, health and variable anuity license. I still have a year to complete my bachelors. any advice on a good insurance company to work for? is it possible to manage school and a job doing financial service? I have and intervew with ...

Who has the best finance internship program? What are the requirements? How do I apply? Any inside advice?

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

RedBuckle asked: I am looking for an internship where I will be involved, where I can learn, and not be a file clerk. I am looking for an established program that has a good reputation. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Need advice on what to career to pursue with a finance degree?

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Financial Guru asked: I am a recent graduate of a tier three school, with a degree in finance. I currently have no experience, so I am basically in the entry level status. Anyways, I would love to pursue an analyst position or possibly get involved with budgeting/forecasting. ...

Finance Career advice in New York (Hedge Fund)?

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

teckno2000 asked: I just moved to New York and feel like I am hitting a wall when it comes to career search. I dont really know anyone so it is hard making connections. Here is my bio. I have a bachelor's degree in English from UC Berkeley (crappy ...