Career questions tagged financial-services
How do credit cards work
How does interest work on credit cards if you pay the monthly payment?
Where can I find and/or apply to MBA scholarships ?
Where can I find MBA scholarships as a minority woman and/or human being in general? I also am curious how to find scholarships for graduate programs too. Links and guidance are appreciated.
How to become a Bookkeeper?
Share your journey & guide aspiring Bookkeepers on their path. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How do I study abroad or go to boarding school without funds?
I would like to do my studies away from home for a while. I don't know how to get scholarships or grants. I have always loved to explore since I didn't get to leave the house much when I was younger. I might qualify for financial aid but that still may make it a bit hard. I would like to have primary coverage or full cover. I want to explore architectural design as well as forensic scenes, criminology, criminal profiling, Cooking, and linguistics. I like freedom but that doesn't mean that I won't listen to rules. I have a GPA of 3.5 and going into my sophomore year of high school.
How to Become a CPA?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a CPA? Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How do you build up your credit score?
I want in the future to walk into an establishment, with them knowing that payment is coming.Not only that but, giving me what is consider above average waiting time to make a first payment? #financial-services #japan #public-relations #corporate-finance #coordinator #change-agent
how can I manage my money before going into debt
#money-management #business #financial-services
I am graduating with a MS in Digital Financial Technology in two weeks, I have been in finance for over 10 years and don't want to start over. How can I find a new position that doesn't put me back at entry level?
I need help getting into my field without starting back at entry level.
If you could go back in time and tell your younger-self one thing, what would it be?
What one piece of advice would you want to tell your younger self? Would it be something about jobs and careers, losses and struggles, life and love? What would it be? #business #medicine #marketing #financial-services #social-media #marketing-and-advertising #strategy #customer-service
Is it a good idea to work part-time in college?
I'm currently thinking about getting a part-time job or participating in a work-study while I'm at school. I could use the money to help pay for my textbooks and for my living expenses, but I'm concerned that my grades will suffer as a consequence. What was your experience working part-time while you were in college? How did you manage your time? #college #money #job-search #financial-services #work-life-balance #financial-planning
I have been searching forskilled trade scholarships since October 2017. Very few exist despite workforce need in trades. Could anyone here share info about opportunities you've found?
Despite the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople in the American workforce, very few scholarships exist for students who want to attend vocational school or attend college for training in applied technologies. I know - I've been seeking scholarships since October 2017, for my Fall 2018 enrollment in Welding Technology at Alfred State. Maybe someone out there has more info! ##welding #scholarships #skilled-trades #financial-services
Which scholarships did you win?
Did you have to write an essay? How much did you win? Were there a lot of applicants?
why do real estate agents choose to work with houses and why do they enjoy the job?
motivation in real estate
What is the best way to know if your financial stable for college?
How to know what college is best for you? How do you get financial help? How can you avoid student debt?
How much time do you have to make a first impression?
I know that first impressions matter, that they are extremely important. Does anyone know exactly how long you have to make a first impression? Thank you! #marketing-and-advertising #information-technology-and-services #financial-services #customer-service
Taxes? How do I learn about them and get through them? #Spring23
As an upcoming adult in the world taxes seem daunting and something I should be knowledgeable about but where do I start what should I know?
What is a good financial point to start a catering business?
How much money should I have saved up to invest in my own business.
how do I decide what major to pick and can I only pick one major?
I feel like college is so far away but I still need to choose what to study but I don't know how to choose or what to choose. Also I don't know what interests me exactly or what I want to do with my life.
What strategies can I employ to enhance my prospects of securing scholarships through the crafting of distinguished essays?
What strategies can I employ to enhance my prospects of securing scholarships through the crafting of distinguished essays?
Care to share info about FinTech?
I came across FinTech - Financial Technology - recently. Seems like a huge industry (with a lot of areas), and the field might provide work that I want to do. What are some common career paths in FinTech? Are there any roles that have low and/or high appeal? What background experience is necessary for success in the industry? Would like to hear from professionals in FinTech, or with related backgrounds: business, information systems, analytics, etc.
What do you like most/ least about this career?
What do you like about being a Financial Investment Analysts?
how to invest in yourself?
#investment #financial-services #investment-management #investing #investment-banking
When did you know that you wanted to work in finance?
Interested in finance and want to know more.
What are the emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of finance, and how can individuals prepare themselves for these changes??
What are the emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of finance, and how can individuals prepare themselves for these changes? As a student that is very passionate about finance, I am interested in exploring the future of the industry and how I can best prepare myself.
When should I start looking at scholarships?
When should I start looking at scholarships?
Where to find 2023-24 scholarships?
What are some strategies to locate scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year if my GPA falls below 3.0 but is above 2.75? (local scholarships are welcomed)
Do you have to already commit to a college to get a scholarship to that school?
Can you get a scholarship to a school before commiting?
Hello! My name is Tracy and I'm a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment.?
Unfortunately, his is my second time posting this since no one answered my first post. Please help me and answer these questions for my health science assignment: What profession did you choose? Why? How many years of college did you need to go through? What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? Were you in a college program? Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? Did you shadow another professional in the field? Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? Were you faced with any obstacles that slowed you down? How did you overcome them? What is something about your profession that you want others to keep in mind before pursuing in the same path? What is the most difficult part about working in your professional job? Thank you for your time.
I would like to know for a sales agent and financial services what values does your company look for in a person they are hiring ?
sales agent and financial services
Is going to school and creating a business at the same time easy?
This is something that has been on my mind a lot
What is the responsibilty of a tax manager at an investment management company?
I recently heard of this job title, and I'm thinking about pursuing an accounting degree in college. Can you help me understand what your job is like? What do you do? Are you an accountant? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #tax
What skillsets should someone inerested in a career in finance have?
I'm thinking about a career in finance because i'm really good at math, but i'm wondering what additional skills I should have to really be successful in that industry? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
should i invest in myself at 18 or wait till i turn 21?
#investment-banking #financial-services #finance #investment-management #investing
Are there scholarships that can pay the tuition for a summer program I want to enroll in that will help me in my future in the medical field
#scholarships #medicine #summer-programs #financial-services
What does it take for someone with a Bachelor of Science to get a job in the finance industry?
I know it is not as common for someone with a B. Sc. to work in the finance industry but what are the most important skills I should work on to up my chances of getting a job in the finance industry eg. SAS, programming or financial modelling? #finance #financial-services #banking #investment-banking #corporate-finance #financial-analysis #commercial-banking
What databases provide the best up-to-date salary information about Big 4 and banking salaries?
What databases provide the best up-to-date salary information about Big 4 and banking salaries? Glassdoor is often from 2+ years ago.
How do you get clients in investing?
Whose job is it to get clients? How hard of a job is that? Also, I'm not sure if they're called clients, or what you would call them. Sorry if I'm not using the right terms for this. I just mean customers. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
When did you know you wanted to work in the financial services industry, and what was it that helped you make that decision?
I don't know what I want to do for a living, but I like math and I like studying the stock market. How do I know if I'll like working as an investment manager? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #financial-planning
What are the odds that I will be able to graduate from college without being deeply in debt?
#financial-services
Economics and an Ethical Career
Looking for a career and wondering what jobs there are combining, economics and an ethical future. Looking at Winthrop or a highly-rated online school for Economics and wondering what else to take? Finance seems practical and common. Definitely want a well paying job. But would be interested in possibly research for what changes can be made to increase wealth and health to as many people as possible while remaining fair, ethically, and environmentally friendly. I support business models like Target (the retail store) and would interesting in working on their team. Suggestions on jobs/careers and college directions? I don't have the funds yet, but have been researching getting into ethical and green and sustainable investing funds, maybe helping people with personal finances (lessons or advisor), or changing the GDP we use to measure our nation's wealth to be more precise and probably include other factors. Just looking what directions and futures are available to me
Private Loans vs. Federal Loans. What are the pros and cons?
From what I can understand there are many types of loans for undergraduate or graduate school. Can anyone explain why I should choose a federal loan over a private loan or vice versa? #college #finance #financial-services #student-loans #federal-government #fafsa
What things should you take into consideration when creating a bank account?
#banking #accounting #financial-services
Building credit is increasingly becoming an essential part to adulthood. What are the main things an individual must know when initially building credit?
#credit # #financial-planning #financial-services #commercial-banking
How does PIMCO's university recruiting work?
I know a lof of companies recruit for entry level roles right out of college but I don't know any of the specifics. How often do you recruit college students and from what schools do you recruit from? #college #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #recruiting #university-recruiting
Can you give me some tips and/or resources that will help me start to develop good analytical skills now, in high school?
I want to prepare for a career in finance but I'm not sure how to start doing that now, while still in high school, to get ahead of the game. What did you do to become proficient in analytics? Are there books you recommend I read? Website I could use? Thanks you in advance! #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #analytics
How long do I have to go to school to become a financial planner?
I'm debating majoring in finance when I go to college, but I don't know if I can become a financial planner straight out of college. I want to get my MBA, but I want to work as a finanical planner for a few years between undergraduate and graduate school. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #financial-planning
Having the opportunity to study abroad would be an amazing experience! When is a good time to travel and what are some financial tips prior to going?
#travel #financial-services #studyabroad
What does asset management mean and how does it differ from investment management?
Are all investments considered to be assets? Is there a difference. I want to know how to start thinking about money and investments. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How much preparation is involved when managing someone's investments?
I'd love to learn more about the work that goes into the account management for an investment manager. What exactly does that prep work entail? How many accounts do you manage at one time? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing