Introduction
The transition from the classroom to the boardroom is not easy. It requires a thorough, systematic approach to a variety of complex,
inter-related tasks. FMA's How To Get A Job will take you through each of these in an easy-to-follow manner that will greatly
increase your chances of a successful job search. In this publication, you will find out how to:
- discover what you really offer in terms of employability skills
- understand what you really want in a job
- determine what you have to "sell" to potential employers—and how to get them to "buy" it
- discover which companies and careers can use your abilities and, at the same time, are of interest to you and meet your
personal criteria for a "good" job
- prepare an outstanding resume
- obtain an interview
- select the right offer from among those available
- achieve on-the-job success
FMA hopes that users of this publication will find it of value. The material contained herein is comprehensive and provides a
thorough, step-by-step approach to the tasks that are necessary to get what you want - a good job with a good future. This
publication goes beyond standard advice by providing a number of worksheets that you can use to make sense of what looking for a
job means for you. By following the examples provided in the worksheets, you will be able to move beyond the generic advice that is
generally available to students to a personalized set of resources that directly address your needs.
The Guide also draws upon the insights offered by numerous finance professionals to get their perspectives on what candidates
should do and how they should do it. We believe you will find this additional guidance from "real world" practitioners invaluable.
After obtaining your first job, you are encouraged to contact FMA and let us know how you did. Any suggestions for improving the
Guide will be appreciated. FMA has nearly 5,000 student members each year; they would greatly benefit from your experience in the
job search.
Good luck and happy hunting.
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