Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors: Do you have a little extra time on your hands this summer? Do you want to get a jump on your internship or full-time job search?
If so, join us for CDI 301 in July! In four short sessions, we’ll cover everything you need to know to set yourself up for success for your search!
Class 1: Tuesday, July 14, 11:00am – 12:00pm
What we’ll cover: Job Search Overview, Targeting Companies & Roles, Taking your Resume to …
Take advantage of the Trading Room this summer!
The Trading Room has started to offer Zoom sessions on software and databases in the Trading Room. These 40 minute Zoom sessions cover baseline proficiency on Bloomberg, FactSet, Cap IQ, and MorningStar.
The Trading Room is also offering interactive tutorials on selected topics, including international finance, financial statement analysis, and portfolio management. These tutorials are based on Bloomberg and FactSet.
And last but certainly not least, the Trading Room has resumed its …
Another great opportunity to stay engaged and continue your professional development remotely!
The Hughey Center for Financial Services presents: FIRESIDE CHATS | Connecting you with industry experts.
On Monday, June 8, hear from Raymond Murphy, President, RTM Alternatives LLC, a Commodity Trading Advisory firm providing alternative investment solutions through smart beta indices. Join the virtual fireside chat to learn more about his perspectives on Commodity Trading.
See the flyer below for additional details.
Join the Zoom session: https://bentley.zoom.us/my/tradingroomfiresidechat
If you’re planning …
Corporate & Investment Banking Undergraduate Program
Start exploring what it takes to be a Corporate & Investment Banking Analyst and develop financial and analytical skills that will take you further at one of Wall Street’s fastest growing investment banks. You’ll work hard, but you’ll be rewarded with an exciting experience providing significant responsibility and client facing opportunities that will accelerate your career opportunities.
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Graduates are entering the worst job market in the 50 years. Yes, these are scary, uncertain, unsettling times. But these are also times that present opportunities that no graduating class in history has ever been given. Read more.
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So now that you’ve had a really productive summer, how can you convey that on your resume? Below is a suggestion.
SUMMER 2020 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Committed approximately 20 hours per week to studying for CFA Level I; sitting for exam in June 2021
Completed LinkedIn Learning modules to develop and enhance techical skills and finance knowledge: Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions, Excel for Investment Professionals, Behavioral Finance Foundations, and Economic Indicators
Read several popular finance books including: The Intelligent Investor: …
Suggestion #12: Consider temporary opportunities!
Consider looking for temporary jobs through a staffing agency. Temporary jobs can be a great way to gain professional experience and boost your resume, and you can find temp jobs in almost any industry. Check out this helpful Guide for Using a Temp Agency to Find Work from The Balance Careers.
This suggestion will also be dependent upon how things progress with regard to COVID-19 over the next few weeks and how states ease restrictions…
Suggestion #11: Look for a ‘regular’ summer job!
Any type of work experience that you’re able to have over the summer can be beneficial as far as developing transferable skills, even if it’s not directly related to your major and/or long-term career goals.
Whether you’re life-guarding, providing childcare services, or working in retail, food services, landscaping or construction, you’re honing skills such as customer service, communication, teamwork, multi-tasking and prioritizing, to name a few. All of these skills are in …
Suggestion #10: Learn more about relevant industry exams / certifications / designations that you may want to pursue; consider starting to study, if possible at the undergraduate level, and if it makes sense based on your career goals and personal situation.
Here is a list of some of the top finance certifications:
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam: The Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) Exam is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic …
Suggestion #9: Participate in a Job Shadow
In case you’re not familiar with the term, job shadowing is an activity where you can “shadow”, observe, and follow someone in your potential field of interest while the professional is at work. This is the time to observe the career’s culture, explore, and ask questions. It is important to understand that job shadowing is different (and much shorter) than an internship. You most likely will not be “hands on” and you won’t …
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