Ways To Further Your Career In Finance

February 7, 2020

One of the hardest things about working in finance is knowing how to further your career. Whether you’re just getting started or you have been in the industry for years, knowing how you’re going to progress over the years is important. Luckily, there are lots of ways in which you can further your career in the financial industry. From taking courses to keeping up with the industry, the more you’re doing the better. With that in mind, here are 5 ways to further your career in finance:

– Go Back To University To Do Your Masters In Finance

One of the best ways to further your career in finance is to go back to university to do your masters. Although it can take some time, having a Masters in finance is not only a great way to show your dedication but also a way to show that you’re knowledgable in this area. The skills that you learn will be invaluable and as you start to progress in your career, you’ll see how beneficial it has been for you. For more benefits of studying a Masters degree, you can visit this site here. 

– Do An Online Course To Further Your Skills 

If you don’t want to do a Masters degree but you do want to further your education, doing an online course is a great alternative. Whether you’re doing a short course to boost your skills or you’re taking something that is accredited by your local financial board, online courses are a great way to set yourself apart in the industry. For tips and tricks when it comes to doing an online course, you can visit this site here. 

– Shadow Someone Further Up In The Business

If you’re already working in the finance industry and you’re looking to grow from the inside, why not consider showing someone who is further up in the business? Whether that means taking some time out of your day-to-day job or staying for extra hours at the end of the day, working with someone else is a great way to get hands-on experience in the industry. 

– Aim To Become A Qualified Accountant

If you want to further your career and you want a more direct approach, you may want to consider aiming to be a qualified accountant. Whilst it can take a while to become qualified, it could even lead you to start your own accountancy business. 

– Keep Up With The Industry On A Daily Basis

Finally, you need to be sure you’re keeping up with the industry on a daily basis. From reading financial news to following what is happening within your local economy, you need to ensure you know exactly what is happening. If it helps, you may want to set up alerts on your phone. 

Are you looking for ways to further your career in finance? What can you do to ensure you're progressing again and again? Did we miss anything? Let me know your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below.

Mark Asquith

That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.

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