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one i found wants techincal skills in Rf for data analysis, what does that mean?


Also, does anyone know anywhere good to search for finance jobs, im 18 and just left sixth form, and want somewhere i can find jobs such as admin work to build up from ground to somewhere good.

Also, is starting in admin work the best way to get into corporate banking/finance-ish things and build up, or are there equally good/better places to start?

Iv applied for finance agencies in london and aound my bromley sish area and havnt herad back from any except conformation emails, so its not like i havnt been looking also iv actually applied for a job within hays recruitment so should hear back soon..
Any help guys?

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Originally posted by mazziewag
one i found wants techincal skills in Rf for data analysis, what does that mean?


Also, does anyone know anywhere good to search for finance jobs, im 18 and just left sixth form, and want somewhere i can find jobs such as admin work to build up from ground to somewhere good.

Also, is starting in admin work the best way to get into corporate banking ...[text shortened]... iv actually applied for a job within hays recruitment so should hear back soon..
Any help guys?
Get a degree.

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I hope your resume reads better than this post.

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im so glad you find yourself funny

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Originally posted by mazziewag
one i found wants techincal skills in Rf for data analysis, what does that mean?


Also, does anyone know anywhere good to search for finance jobs, im 18 and just left sixth form, and want somewhere i can find jobs such as admin work to build up from ground to somewhere good.

Also, is starting in admin work the best way to get into corporate banking ...[text shortened]... iv actually applied for a job within hays recruitment so should hear back soon..
Any help guys?
Don't do it! Live a little before you resign yourself to being a corporate slave.

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Originally posted by mazziewag
one i found wants techincal skills in Rf for data analysis, what does that mean?
If you don't even know what it means, you have no chance in getting it....move on

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Originally posted by uzless
If you don't even know what it means, you have no chance in getting it....move on
yeah spose. but any other advice?

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Originally posted by mazziewag
yeah spose. but any other advice?
You will probably be able to get yourself an entry level placement within one of the big banks call-centres, most of them prefer to recruit from within so you could advance your training and job within the organisation, I would still advise against it, unless of course if you want to end up a drone.

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Originally posted by mazziewag
one i found wants techincal skills in Rf for data analysis, what does that mean?


Also, does anyone know anywhere good to search for finance jobs, im 18 and just left sixth form, and want somewhere i can find jobs such as admin work to build up from ground to somewhere good.

Also, is starting in admin work the best way to get into corporate banking ...[text shortened]... iv actually applied for a job within hays recruitment so should hear back soon..
Any help guys?
It's nearly impossible to get anything entry-level (outside of sales or customer service) without some sort of advanced degree or accreditation. In the US, the most common route would probably be to get an MBA or work toward a CFA designation (Certified Financial Analyst). You may be able to get some kind of job as an assistant with a company that would sponsor you for your CFA (or equivalent).

An alternative would be to become a stock broker (or financial advisor, as they like to call themselves), which is essentially a sales position. Get licensed, make crap money for a while, then start opening your own accounts.

Another alternative would be to look at positions in service or inside sales at a mutual fund company. Once you're on that sales track though, it'll be hard to break into any kind of financial analysis position without some kind of advanced degree.

Hope this helps. Personally, I'd follow Cadwah's advice. Go have a little fun.

Note: This is speaking as an American. I have no idea how it works in other countries.

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Originally posted by mazziewag
yeah spose. but any other advice?
go work the cash register at the Red Lion

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the most stable industries to look for work ( they all have some finance related work ) is the industries that deal with death, birth and crime...all places have these events and someone collects data or processes money
around them..they will never go off-shore to another country..there will be
regular work...there are both private and government jobs in these industries..

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Agreed, get a degree otherwise resign yourself to crappy low level jobs. Soon people younger than you with degrees will be passing you by and earning lots more than you.

Plus a degree is fun (I mean the time at Uni)

Another poster mentioned that your CV should read better than your posts. He is totally right, but I am sure you have got that down.

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Originally posted by mazziewag
one i found wants techincal skills in Rf for data analysis, what does that mean?


Also, does anyone know anywhere good to search for finance jobs, im 18 and just left sixth form, and want somewhere i can find jobs such as admin work to build up from ground to somewhere good.

Also, is starting in admin work the best way to get into corporate banking ...[text shortened]... iv actually applied for a job within hays recruitment so should hear back soon..
Any help guys?
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk updated every day, and your local and county council sites. Also, any large companies in your area, check their websites as some have a careers link.

Check all spelling and grammar on applications, it's always noticed if there is a mistake (just like here!) 🙂

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ill look into a degree maybe, ill see how promotions look without one for a while, and decide then, i just want somewhere to join low down that offers training on the job and so degrees arent so important.. and regards to my rubbish english today, iv been working all day from early this morning doing labouring work, and didnt sleep last night so im nackered, and also our bonus was some beers so.. im tired and tipsy. 🙁

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,,,an evil dictator lame excuse...all evil dictators are excuse artists...

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