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Question: Starting jobs for Business Admin (BBA) / Finance student?

Hi.

I’d like to know what are some staring positions I can get as a BBA student, specializing in Finance?

I know about bank tellers, but I’m not sure about them. I have a few friends who do it and they don’t seem enjoy it…(long hours standing, difficult to “advance”)

I am specializing in finance, and I enjoy investment-related topics the most. I would specifically like to know a starting position in an investment-related field. I obviously can’t be a portfolio manager now, but something in that area seems to interest me most.

But any ideas would be welcome, banking- and investment-related. I just want to know what kind of Options I have.

I live in Canada (Ontario). So Canadian-specific ideas would be great, but all answers are welcome.

PS.
I have limited work experience. Mostly as an assistant manager in a family-owned franchise. Shift reconciliation, invoices, etc.

Answer: Write down what your goals are and for what kind of company you would like to work for.

Research to the market to see if you can find such companies and narrow it down to 10 firms.

Go to their websites or call their employment offices and find what jobs they currently have available. See if any of them are your dream job.

If so..

Apply.

If not – do they get you closer to your dream job?

If so – Apply

If not – find out who the manager for the department you would like to work in is. Try to arrange a meeting with her/him and ask for his guidance on how to get closer to your dream job. You would be surprised how many people are willing to help if you just ask.

Then – follow their advice!

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