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Opportunities for Engineers in BFSI
Swarandeep Singh
NSIT IT Batch of 2011
30th October 2013
What to expect from this presentation
Career Selection
Questions for Self Introspection
Sub Domains within BFSI for Engineers
Relevant Skill Set for BFSI
Online Job Search Strategy
Tools for Job Hunting
Motivational Video
Career Selection
1. Look at your personal long term plans
2. Career Planning v/s Job Planning
3. Talk to alums working in companies for type of work, work profile etc
4. Being selective in company selection
5. Attend PPT; stay back; ask questions (Campus)
6. Find out selection procedure
7. Find out what is looked for in a candidate
8. Prepare accordingly
Questions for Self Introspection
Why should the company hire me if I do not have the required skill set?
What do you have to offer that the world is ready to pay for?
How will you signal this to employers?
What jobs fit in your career path?
Sub Domains in BFSI for Engineers
Financial Technologies (Software Development)
Quantitative Finance / Quantitative Strategies
Financial Analytics
Research Analyst / Financial Analyst
Financial Consulting
Investment Banking
Relevant Skill Set for BFSI
Affinity for Mathematics and Numbers
Analytical Skills and Logic
Right Attitude: Most important skill you need
Excel proficiency and basic knowledge of financial modelling
Good Communication Skills
Confidence
Know the company and profile being offered
Current Affairs pertaining to Financial Markets, Macro Economy
Online Job Search Strategy Shortlist profiles that fit in your career path
Develop an exhaustive list of companies that offer work profiles in your domain of interest
Join FB Groups, Yahoo Groups, Job Portals
Network and connect with alumni to know about vacancies and request for referral
While you request for referral give your
a) Introduction (Who you are)
b) Current Profile (What do you do currently)
c) How the vacancy fits your career goals (Relevance)
Tools for Job Hunting
One page ; Tailor Made Resume
Cover Letter
Learn Relevant Skills/Do Relevant Certifications
Read Wall Street themed Movies & Books
Bring weightage to your resume
Use appropriate key words & tag it on your profile
Motivational Video
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