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
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Sell Side Industries and Roles
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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
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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
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The Networking Timeline
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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
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Leading a Conversation
Learn about the different levels of listening and how to conduct conversations in a way that will progress your candidacy
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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
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Resume
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The Purpose of a Resume
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Develop an understanding of why resumes exist and how firms use resumes to screen candidate
Resume Format
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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
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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
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60 Second Pitch
Learn how to structure your answer to the more casual 60 second pitch asked during networking and more informal interview settings