In order to succeed in any career, one must have a
laser-like focus, perseverance and intelligent decision-making capabilities.
What else do you need to ensure a better time while on a finance job? This
article talks about the same.
The most common
of all career advices that one receives is to do hard
work and remain focused. The best things in life take their own sweet time to
accomplish and if you are looking for a short cut to succeeding in your career
as a financial manager then this article is not the place for you. However, if
you are serious about pursuing success and are ready to go the extra mile read
on to ensure a long run in the field of finance.
Consider
Internships as the Preparing Ground
Internships are
often viewed with less seriousness than they actually deserve and that’s where
half of the professionals go wrong.
Joining the company as an intern offers you the opportunity to work
hands on in a professional environment. Internship will assist you in deciding
whether a career choice that you are going to make is worth your time and
efforts. It is just like test driving
different possible career options for you.
One of the other significant benefits of the internship is having the opportunity
to network with new individuals of the same profession. These new connections
can help you gain a new job or even become your professional mentor. Internship will also help with your resume
building efforts.
Take
help of professional resources
In order to find
the best internship, you need the reference of useful professional resources.
These professional resources can be anything ranging from an excellent online
help to a book on finances or an individual you have come to know through
networking events. You can also take help of your college teachers or
professors for the same.
Develop
a love for technology
There is no
profession right now that can run without using any technological aid. No
matter where you work, technology savvies are always preferred over
non-savvies. The latest technologies like cloud, big data, and all digital
analytics all have their applications in the financial industry. Online
commercial transactions began in 1995 and now the annual worth of Internet sales
is amongst trillions of dollars. As such information and network security is a huge
requirement of any financial institution, which apparently requires well
learned and technologically equipped professionals. Social Media provides
financial institutions with valuable information related to customers.
Prepare
For the Interviews
Once you have
made up your mind about being in finance, the next step involves applying for
jobs. Start with the easiest choice. Apply to one of the
many opportunities as there are high chances of getting
at least an entry level interview offer.
The next and the most important step is to
prepare yourself for the interview process. Make it a point to attend various
recruiting presentations made by firms on pool campus events. This will give
you an idea about what is expected of the candidates. Prepare answers for typical questions like
“What are your strengths and weaknesses?”, “What makes you the best fit for
this job?” “Why
should we hire you?” Do your due diligence by researching about the firm
where you will be going for a job offer.
Use
Your Passion for rising above the Rest
Getting selected
for a job and moving up the ladder are two different ballgames. While you are
at the starting line of a career, it is necessary to keep your future in mind.
You always have to keep your mind and eyes open for opportunities and ways to
advance your career. A successful future in the finance sector has a high
correlation with your ability to turn your passion into drive. You must regularly
update your problem-solving know-how to keep impressing your manager, new
recruiters, your customers and clients.
Organizations thrive on employees who are capable of solving problems
with little to no-guidance.
Author Bio-
Saurabh Tyagi is a
blogger and a professional career author with proven expertise in writing for
topics related to jobs, job trends, different job opportunities, various
workplace and industry information, tips and strategies for job seekers.
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