Veteran Investment Advisor Rich Lemanski Shares Inside Secrets To Breaking Into The Investment Management Industry.
The field of investment management can be both personally rewarding and lucrative. However, for just those reasons, it’s also becoming increasingly more competitive. It’s imperative to follow a plan of action that will set you apart from all other applicants. In this book, expert Rich Lemanski provides the insider information needed to understand what firms are looking for, and how you can utilize your educational and professional backgrounds to make yourself a well qualified and highly attractive job candidate.
Whether you’re still researching undergraduate programs to apply for, you’re halfway through an MBA degree, or you’re already a professional looking to make a career change, this eBook will enable you to figure out the best ways to break in to the field. Rich shares his best tips for how to begin networking, and explains how this can become a valuable source of information about particular firms.
As your professional network expands, learn how to craft a resume that can become the script for telling a personal story interesting enough to grab the attention of associates, recruiters and job interviewers. By following this book’s outline for interview preparation, you’ll understand what to expect in an interview and how best to respond to questions.
The tips and information contained in this book are designed to provide you the knowledge and skills necessary to become a smart, savvy and competitive candidate for a career in investment management.
What's In The Book:
--> The differences between large investment banking firms and independent advisory groups
--> Advice and insider knowledge by long-time investment advisor Rich Lemanski
--> List of the best resources to consult when preparing for a career in investment management
--> How to write a compelling resume, and how best to use your resume to get hired
--> Detailed outline of what you need to do while still in school to stay on track for getting hired before graduation
--> How to give an effective interview
--> What to expect in your new career
Chapter Outline:
Chapter 1: Why Go Into Investment Management
Chapter 2: Recommended Resources For Those Considering A Job In Investment Management
The top 10 best resources to consult in starting an investment management career
Chapter 3: Investment Management Positions And Roles
Detailed breakdown of the investment management field
Chapter 4: Best Feeder Schools & Backgrounds For Investment Management Jobs
Top 10 Undergraduate Business Schools
Top 10 MBA programs
Information on professional credentialing programs for practicing investment advisors
Chapter 5: The Recruiting Process
Detailed timetables for both undergraduates and MBA students
Chapter 6: The Top 5 Mistakes People Make & How To Avoid Them
Chapter 7: The Best Networking Techniques For Getting Into Investment Management
Chapter 8: Investment Management Job Applications
Chapter 9: An Effective Investment Management Cover Letter
The best format for an effective cover letter
Chapter 10: Writing A Strong Investment Management Resume
How to make your resume become the script for your compelling personal story
Chapter 11: Investment Management Job Interviews 101
What firms are looking for when interviewing job candidates
Chapter 12: How To Prepare For The Investment Management Interview
3 steps for effectively preparing for an investment management job interview
Chapter 13: Common Interview Questions & How To Answer Them
Chapter 14: Phone Screen Interviews
Chapter 15: Interviews
What to expect at both on-site and off-site job interviews
Chapter 16: What To Do After The Interview
Chapter 17: The Job Offer
What to expect in terms of salary, benefits and workplace perks
Chapter 18: Training At Investment Management Companies
Chapter 19: A Day In The Life Of An Investment Advisor
The field of investment management can be both personally rewarding and lucrative. However, for just those reasons, it’s also becoming increasingly more competitive. It’s imperative to follow a plan of action that will set you apart from all other applicants. In this book, expert Rich Lemanski provides the insider information needed to understand what firms are looking for, and how you can utilize your educational and professional backgrounds to make yourself a well qualified and highly attractive job candidate.
Whether you’re still researching undergraduate programs to apply for, you’re halfway through an MBA degree, or you’re already a professional looking to make a career change, this eBook will enable you to figure out the best ways to break in to the field. Rich shares his best tips for how to begin networking, and explains how this can become a valuable source of information about particular firms.
As your professional network expands, learn how to craft a resume that can become the script for telling a personal story interesting enough to grab the attention of associates, recruiters and job interviewers. By following this book’s outline for interview preparation, you’ll understand what to expect in an interview and how best to respond to questions.
The tips and information contained in this book are designed to provide you the knowledge and skills necessary to become a smart, savvy and competitive candidate for a career in investment management.
What's In The Book:
--> The differences between large investment banking firms and independent advisory groups
--> Advice and insider knowledge by long-time investment advisor Rich Lemanski
--> List of the best resources to consult when preparing for a career in investment management
--> How to write a compelling resume, and how best to use your resume to get hired
--> Detailed outline of what you need to do while still in school to stay on track for getting hired before graduation
--> How to give an effective interview
--> What to expect in your new career
Chapter Outline:
Chapter 1: Why Go Into Investment Management
Chapter 2: Recommended Resources For Those Considering A Job In Investment Management
The top 10 best resources to consult in starting an investment management career
Chapter 3: Investment Management Positions And Roles
Detailed breakdown of the investment management field
Chapter 4: Best Feeder Schools & Backgrounds For Investment Management Jobs
Top 10 Undergraduate Business Schools
Top 10 MBA programs
Information on professional credentialing programs for practicing investment advisors
Chapter 5: The Recruiting Process
Detailed timetables for both undergraduates and MBA students
Chapter 6: The Top 5 Mistakes People Make & How To Avoid Them
Chapter 7: The Best Networking Techniques For Getting Into Investment Management
Chapter 8: Investment Management Job Applications
Chapter 9: An Effective Investment Management Cover Letter
The best format for an effective cover letter
Chapter 10: Writing A Strong Investment Management Resume
How to make your resume become the script for your compelling personal story
Chapter 11: Investment Management Job Interviews 101
What firms are looking for when interviewing job candidates
Chapter 12: How To Prepare For The Investment Management Interview
3 steps for effectively preparing for an investment management job interview
Chapter 13: Common Interview Questions & How To Answer Them
Chapter 14: Phone Screen Interviews
Chapter 15: Interviews
What to expect at both on-site and off-site job interviews
Chapter 16: What To Do After The Interview
Chapter 17: The Job Offer
What to expect in terms of salary, benefits and workplace perks
Chapter 18: Training At Investment Management Companies
Chapter 19: A Day In The Life Of An Investment Advisor
