Careers for a Finance Background
Posted on August 29, 2009
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If you are good with math or thinking of going to school for an education in finance, you may wonder what kinds of things you can do with that kind of a background. Particularly with how hard the recession has been hitting financial institutions, a lot of people fear that financial knowledge and experience won’t be as needed as it used to be.
Of course, this is hardly the case. There are still plenty of careers or even small businesses that you can start with a finance background — secure, well-paying opportunities, no less. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about what you can do with your degree.
- Bookkeeping . Despite the trouble with the economy and the banks, there is no doubt that businesses still need bookkeeping and other accounting work done for them. You could get full time work with one company, or start your own business providing bookkeeping services for many different clients.
- Tax accounting. Small businesses and individuals often need help doing their taxes, so accountants are still very much in demand. Again, you can either work for a large company, an accounting firm, or even start your own company.
- Debt consulting. Sadly, as people are struggling in the current economy, debt and bankruptcy are becoming big problems for individuals as well as businesses. Therefore there is a lot of opportunity here for someone who understands the nature of the business and is good at negotiating. For instance, you might choose to counsel individuals in how to reduce their debt and negotiate with lenders, or you might start a company specializing in corporate debt negotiation for big companies.
These are just a few of the options I can think of for someone with a background in finance in the current economy. There are no doubt many other possibilities! So rest assured, the recession hasn’t ruined your chance for a good job in the finance sector!
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