KNOWLEDGE Review course materials Read a few other books NETWORKING Participate in relevant forums Try out informational interviews Make a broad list of companies you are interested in Prioritize the companies and make 3 groups Scan your friends, family, alumni and anyone within your network to find people working in the financial industry PROMOTION Have a short and punchy resume where you can clearly differentiate yourself Prepare a few cover letter templates for yourself
DO YOUR RESEARCH Study the company Study the industry Study the likely people in the interview board/top management Prepare questions for the company SHOW YOUR PASSION For the industry For the company DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF
