Entry level finance positions?

• 8 June 2008

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BlingBling said:

Well time to dig up this thread!

I'm now back in Oz with my Dip in FS (FP) in hand and no industry experience.
Seems even for entry level positions they want industry experience!!!
Maybe I'll have to get a job as a secretary in a FP firm!

Anyone here had any luck in breaking into the Industry as a Fp or PP with no previous experience? aAny tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Hey Bling

Have you thought about the Government? they have finance at a number of levels, you would normally start at taxation and then it is a matter of watching the gazette and getting into something more interesting where you take less abuse.

 

• 8 June 2008

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Actually, if you want to get into Governmental finance, there are a multitude of positions in just about every single Department. You will not have a problem if you have the skills.

Finance and Deregulation alone has many positions. I also know a few people who work for Tax with no problem. You don't actually collect the tax, so you won't cop abuse unless you are in a customer service role.

Finance jobs are in abundance at the moment.

 

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Hi mate, please ignore whoever said don't waste your time doing a B.Bus. Qualifications become gold in a tighter economic environment, my advice is to pack as much study in as possible over the next couple of years, but also as you have suggested gain complementary work experience.

 

• 9 June 2008

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i am currently studying (obviously) and working in retail although i want to begin employment in an area a little closer to what i would like to do as a career

where can i find employment opportunities being a uni student still???

im really not bothered as to where i would work...i just want experience and the ability to work my way up in a firm and to improve my skills

cheers

 

• 12 June 2008

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I'm pretty much applying for any entry level position now in a Fin services company. Even if I get 6mths -1 years exp, it will make the transition into PP or FP much easier.