Course

FINANCE RECRUITING

When it comes to developing strong candidates for entry-level finance positions, there is no substitute for hard work and thought. That is why the Finance Recruiting Course requires enrollees to understand the “why” behind the topics we provide instruction on and be diligent about applying them to their candidacy. In this course, you’ll learn about all the different industries in the finance ecosystem, how to approach networking, and how to approach building your resume and pitch.

Finance Industry

Overview

Overview of Finance and Sell Side vs Buy Side

Build an understand about what finance is

Learn about the role of finance in the economy

Sell Side Industries and Roles



Build an understand about what finance is

Buy Side Industries and Roles

Learn about the key differences between commercial banks, investment banks, and universal banks

Learn about the various industries and roles within the sell side industry, including commercial banks, investment banks, valuation & transaction advisory services, and financial planning / private wealth management

Other Industries and Roles

Learn about the key areas of the asset management industry

Learn about the various industries and roles within the buy side industry, including investment management, hedge funds, quantitative funds, real estate investing, insurance investing, and private equity

Learn how to think about Career Considerations

Career Considerations

Learn how to consider which industries and roles might be right for you

Networking

Why is Networking Important?

Learn how networking is used by firms to screen candidates and determine who is serious about the industry, company and role

Learn how you can use networking to learn, get advice, build your candidacy, and demonstrate your interest in a firm, industry, or role

What are Firms Looking For?

Learn how networking is used by firms to screen candidates and determine who is serious about the industry, company and role

Learn how you can use networking to learn, get advice, build your candidacy, and demonstrate your interest in a firm, industry, or role


The Networking Timeline


Learn about the different stages of the networking timeline

Types of Interactions

Learn about the different types of interactions that occur during networking and how to utilize them all properly

Sourcing Leads and Reaching Out

Learn how to source leads from your network

Learn how to go about reaching out to contacts in a way that will progress your candidacy

Leading a Conversation

Learn about the different levels of listening and how to conduct conversations in a way that will progress your candidacy

Taking Notes and Tracking

Learn how to organize your conversations in a way that will facilitate strong relationships and improve your chances of getting the job

Resume

& Story

The Purpose of a Resume

Develop an understanding of why resumes exist and how firms use resumes to screen candidate

Resume Format

Learn what the general resume format looks like for candidates for entry-level finance roles

Job Description Exercise

Lean the importance of thoroughly reviewing job descriptions of the roles you are interested in

Filling in Your Resume

Learn the tactics of how to properly fill in your resume, including building out your Situation Task Action Result (STAR) matrix

Personal

Pitch

What is a Personal Pitch

Learn what personal pitches are and why they are so important

Walk Me Through Your Resume

Learn why the “walk me through your resume” question is asked so often and how to structure your answer to it

60 Second Pitch

Learn how to structure your answer to the more casual 60 second pitch asked during networking and more informal interview settings