FINANCIAL SERVICES - Areas of Work
DIFFERENT WAYS TO GET INTO THE FINANCE INDUSTRY Financial services extend numerous opportunities to think out of the box – but not many know that just getting into the sector itself is a chance for graduates to flex their creativity and create their own moments and prospects.
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hether you are looking for a graduate job or an internship, the financial services industry is a competitive field – and something outstanding on your resume may go a long way in helping you gain some prominence amid a sea of other applicants even as you cultivate some experience and knowledge.
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Apply speculatively Smaller financial institutions, which usually specialise in actuarial works or insurance loss adjustments, generally do not have structured graduate or internship programmes, so one way to ask about available positions is to speculatively send in your resume along with a cover letter. State who you are and what you are looking for – such as shadowing or work experience – as well as your relevant experience and what skills you can lend the company. While you should include the reason, or reasons, why you chose that particular company, ensure your resume and cover letter are concise and to the point as recruiters may not have the luxury of time to go through a protracted application. Moreover, remember to call the company ahead of submitting your application to ask who you should send and address it to – applications sent to a specific person tend to have a higher chance of being reviewed. There are numerous benefits to applying speculatively, such as potentially expanding your network, showing a prospective employer your genuine interest and giving you the opportunity to develop your acumen in a specific area of the industry.
