Call all hiring managers and anyone with an opinion -
Long story short, I made a mistake (big) when I moved out of state. I took a job in finance at a huge company that has nothing to do with portfolio management/investments because I was struggling to find my ideal job in a very competitive city as an out-of-state applicant. I originally thought “ok, I’ll do this for a bit, and then start applying to what I want.”
I’ve gone through a couple sessions of submitting applications and then interviews with a couple close offers, but got nothing in the end. Having 4 years of WM experience, then now being in a corp finance/niche finance role for the last 1.5 years, what is the biggest concern from a hiring manager when looking at me? I’ve had the question before of how are you staying on top of your investment knowledge. I guess where I’m seeking advice is, what is the best way to approach the job market as I market myself through cover letters, networking, and during the interview? Am I just going to have to really sell myself in the interview? Anyone with prior experience having to fight to get back in, I’d appreciate your input. Thanks.