Finance

Explore the following careers in the field of Finance:

  • Corporate and Public Finance
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Investment Banking
  • Money Management

General Information:

  • Quantitative skills are extremely important. Take additional courses in math, statistics and accounting.
  • Many positions in finance require the ability to analyze and interpret data.
  • Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills. Cultivate an eye for detail.
  • Gain experience through internships, summer and part-time positions.
  • Read the Wall Street Journal and other financial news magazines to stay abreast of current events and to learn more about the industry.
  • Join student professional associations in the field of finance.
  • Several professional designations and licenses, e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner, are available to finance professionals working in a particular area. Earning these designations may help one obtain advanced positions.

Prepared by the Career planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2005) UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA /ADEA Employer.


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