Less-Coveted
Finance Careers Offer Enviable Rewards
Not everyone can land the
glamour jobs, but the world of finance has a lot more to
offer.
Making It Big On Wall
Street
Read about some of the most
glamorous Wall Street jobs - and what it takes to land
one.
What Is Private Equity?
This investment vehicle attracts
wealthy investors to increase the value of portfolio
companies.
Resume Scribes Seal The
Deal
Find out how professional resume
writers can help you land a coveted career.
You Don't Know Jack
Welch
This engineer climbed the
corporate ladder to lead his company into double-digit
growth.
Financial Planners:
Specialize In Seniors
Find out how this demographic has
all the needs to keep your firm busy year-round.
Get Technical With A
CMT Certification
Develop the skills you need to
trade on your own or to become a technical analyst.
Financial Planners:
Practice What You Preach
"Do as I say and not as I do"
doesn't make for a great professional reputation.
Business Grads, Land
Your Dream Job
Companies are in need of strategic
candidates, not walking resumes.
Time Management Tips
For Financial Professionals
Learn to focus on what counts to
make the most out of your time on the job.
Top 6 Ways To
Recession-Proof Your Job
In a recession, financial industry
personnel are often hit hard. Find out how to avoid
getting the ax.
Financial Career
Options For Professionals
Find out if spreading your wings
to try a new career will make you soar or fall flat.
Uncovering A Career In
Forensic Accounting
Does a job as a financial sleuth
sound interesting to you? Dig in to learn more.
Get A Finance Job
Overseas
If you think an exotic locale may
be just the place for you, read on to find out how to
make it happen.
How To Make $1 Million
In Finance
Find out what it takes to get a
spot in these ultra-lucrative areas of finance.
Quants: The Rocket
Scientists Of Wall Street
Blend math, finance and computer
skills to command a high - and well deserved - salary.
Top Job-Search Mistakes
For Finance Grads
Looking to land your dream job?
Skip the entry-level position by avoiding these common
errors.
When Retirees' Beliefs
Hit Financial Reality
Clients may have a sunny outlook
on retirement, even when their savings rates are grim.
Becoming An Insurance
Agent
Few careers match the opportunity
for as quick and large a paycheck as does being a life
insurance agent.
Top 4 Most Competitive
Financial Careers
If your goals include a big
paycheck and working for a Wall Street firm, then you
need to learn how to meet employers' expectations.
Top 10 Cities For A
Career In Finance
Moving to one of these financial
hot-spot destinations could set your career in motion.
Small Business: It's
All About Relationships
Rather than be a
jack-of-all-trades, an owner should rely on a network of
trusted experts.
Future CEO? Get Your
Start In Fixed Income
Your education may not land you a
prestigious job right away, but experience in this field
might.
Asset Protection For
The Business Owner
Could incorporating your business
help protect it? Find out here.
A Look At CFA Job
Opportunities
Being a CFA charterholder can take
your career in many directions. Find out here.
Should You Offer
Alternative Investments?
Find out what problems arise for
reps when they start to diversify their client
offerings.
Tips To Beat Tough
Interviews
Learn how to answer some of the
hardest interviewer questions and scenarios.
Financial Careers
According To Hollywood
Do the characters in these classic
films reflect what it's like to work on Wall Street?
Find out here.
Becoming A CEO
Think you have what it takes to be
chief executive? Find out what those at the top have in
common.
An Inside Look At
Internal Auditors
Find out why these number
crunchers are part of every chief officer's dream team.
International Reporting
Standards Gain Global Recognition
Comparing financial numbers from
corporations in different countries is possible with the
adoption of IFRS.
Acquire A Career In
Mergers
This exciting sector demands a lot
from its advisors. Are you up for it?
Seek An Adventure In
Venture Capital
Make a career out of chasing down
the "next big thing".
How To Land A Finance
Job Straight Out Of Undergrad
Following these five tips will
keep your resume out of the recycling bin.
Become The Tax Man
With these three lucrative
careers, dread the taxes - not the man.
Careers In The
Derivatives Market
The growing interest in and
complexity of these securities means opportunities for
job seekers.
Accounting Not Just For
Nerds Anymore
More than just crunching numbers,
this career blends detective work with trouble shooting.
Accounting And Taxes,
Like Peanut Butter And Jelly
Find out how these two have grown
hand-in-hand throughout our modern history.
The Lucrative World Of
Third-Party Marketing
Hedge funds don't sell themselves.
Marketing experts reel in the big fish.
Rejuvenate Your Life
And Career With A Sabbatical
Sometimes a one-week vaction isn't
enough. Learn the pros and cons of an extended break.
Be Your Own Boss By
Freelancing
Learn the pros and cons before you
bid adieu to sales meetings and power suits forever.
Ethical Issues For
Financial Advisors
Learn what to do when that devil
on your shoulder begins to whisper.
Top 4 At-Home Financial
Jobs
Do you dream of ditching your long
commute to work in the comfort of your home? These jobs
could be for you!
The Rise Of The
Modern-Day Bean Counter
Follow accounting from its roots
in ancient times to the profession we now depend on.
CFP, CLU Or ChFC -
Which Is Best?
The one you choose will depend on
which areas of financial planning you want as your
focus.
Generational Marketing:
Harvest The Whole Family Tree
Attract new clients by tailoring
your message to specific age groups.
Tips For Boosting Your
Business
Find out how butter up new
clients, build up old files and better your bottom line.
Should You Add A
Securities License To Your Repertoire?
Clients love planners who sell
securities. Learn if the stress and study are worth it.
Consulting -
Everybody's Doing It, Should You?
Fancy yourself a problem solver?
Management consulting might be right for you.
Manage Your Clients'
Expectations
You can't control how they react
to the market, but you can help them understand the
reality of the situation.
The Gatekeepers:
Consultants Hold The Key
Institutional investment
consultants help match up asset managers with large
institutions.
Firm Size Key Issue In
Financial Advisor Job Hunt
Larger firms provide more
resources, while smaller ones may be more flexible.
Eight Ethics Guidelines
For Brokers
Follow these simple rules to
ensure you're treating your clients fairly.
Bad Credit Puts The
Brakes On Broker Career
Personal financial information can
be used to evaluate potential employees. How will you
rate?
Is A Career In
Financial Planning In Your Future?
Take our quiz to find out whether
you're suited to this line of work.
Present Your Clients
With A Year-End Review
If you want to build a better
rapport with your clients, this is a good place to
start.
Start Your Own
Financial Planning Firm
Read on to find business tips to
make your dream a reality.
Designations No
Retirement Planner Should Be Without
Advance your career and gain
clientele by adding a few choice certifications.
Students, Get Your Foot
In The Door!
Breaking into the finance business
is tough, but these tips can help.
Sales Director Career
Provides Daily Challenge
Find out what you need to do to
close the deal on this investment management position.
Managing (Seriously)
Dysfunctional Clients
Difficult, unreasonable and
eccentric people seek financial planners too. Find out
how to cope.
Six Steps To
Successfully Switching Financial Careers
Save time and money by following
these tips to a smooth career transition.
Trending Toward
Asset-Based Management
Will charging fees instead of
commission increase your client base?
Provide Direction For
Wandering Seniors
RV travelers can provide a niche
market and an interesting challenge for advisors.
Get A Job In Compliance
If you're a stickler for rules,
this could be a promising career path for you.
The Marketing
Director's Pitch
Are your shoulder's wide enough to
carry a company's reputation?
New Services Usher In
New Clients
Boost returns by adding insurance,
tax plans or mortgages to your list of service
offerings.
Is Investment Banking
For You?
A career in this high-stress field
can be very rewarding for the right person.
Trying On Potential
Employers
Ditch your ego, prove that you'll
work hard and don't settle for the wrong company.
Becoming A Financial
Writer
Instead of working on Wall Street,
write about it.
Do You Want To Sell
Stocks Or Insurance?
Know the difference between
working as a broker or an insurance rep.
Negotiating For
Employment Perks
Find out how to get more than
money from your employer.
Become A Certified
Financial Divorce Analyst
Use your skills to help people
preserve their financial integrity in a failed marriage.
Earn Big Bucks With A
Specialized Career
Choosing to specialize may be
easier for you and more beneficial to your clients.
Financial Designations
Aren't All Created Equal
Find out which certifications can
bring you the greatest career returns.
Using Social Finance To
Produce A Better World
Find out how to snag a career that
could bring you more than money.
Style Matters In
Financial Modeling
If you're looking to get a job as
an analyst, you'll need to know how to work it.
Warning Signs Of A
Company In Trouble
Don't let your clients go down
with ship! Learn how to escape the water with these
tips.
Correspondence That
Pushes The Envelope
Learn the difference between
correspondence and sales literature, according to NASD
rules.
Preparing For A Career
As A Broker Or Trader
Find out how to decide between
these two financial professions.
Taking The Lead In The
Interview Dance
Learn the steps that will help
lead you to a new career.
Making The Most Out Of
Your Day
Being efficient on the job is the
key to finding balance and avoiding burnout as a broker
or advisor.
Preparing For A Career
As A Portfolio Manager
Find out what it takes to win a
spot in one of the most coveted financial careers.
Helping Young Clients
Plan For The Future
Making high-risk investments isn't
always the best course. Learn what other factors
advisors should consider.
Providing For Older
Clients
Make sure the needs of baby
boomers and their parents are met - if not exceeded.
The Benefits Of Joining
A Professional Association
Make a name for yourself among
your industry peers.
Targeting Ideal
Customers
Expand your definition of a
lucrative client and uncover a new realm of
possibilities.
Career Shift: Get In
The Driver's Seat
Before you agree to work for
another investment firm, be sure you know what you're
getting into.
Becoming A Financial
Analyst
Think this career is right for
you? Learn more about how to get in - and how to
succeed.
Catching Comeback
Stocks For Clients
We'll give you the clues you need
to assess which stocks can make a turnaround.
Fitting In At Your Firm
Part of starting a successful
career as a broker is finding the right place to work.
What Is A Registered
Investment Advisor?
Hoping for a career in the
financial services industry? Working for an RIA may fit
the bill.
