I just graduated with a BComm Degree from University of Toronto. I don't have any experience expect a few months as a telemarketer at BMO and sales associate at walmart. I may be offered a job as a teller at BMO... is this a good way to get my foot in the door of the financial industry? I am going for my CFA level 1 exam in dec. Any advice would help. And salary is not much of an issue to me right now.
2007-07-17 10:49:03 · 6 answers · asked by angela923 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Try to get enrolled in a Financial institutions Management Development programmes.
being a teller is fine, but try to make sure it's part of a learning exercise, and confined to about 2 days if possible!
2007-07-17 10:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a teller is a fine way to start. If you get your foot in the door so-to-speak, then you will be able to work your way up the ladder to the job you really want. Since you already have a degree from UofT then your time in the teller position will be relatively short. I spent over 16 yrs as an administrator for a large bank in Canada, and every manager and 'higher up' I met started on the teller line. Let the bank know what your goals are and they will be happy to work with you provided you are willing to work with them too.
2007-07-17 18:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by short shrimp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
teller would be a good place to start while working your way throught school..but since you have a degree right now you should be able to start a lil higher up on the ladder i would think.
2007-07-17 17:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be a teller. Thats for high school students. You can start higher up. If you can't get a job as an analyst or such, get an internship
2007-07-17 20:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try internships. Tellers is a lousy way to start if you are not a "people person". if you don't like to talk to a complete stranger and ask them how their life is going then chances are you working in the bank are slim. They only hire people who are gregarious. I tried to apply and that is what all banks told me.
2007-07-17 18:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you're right in choosing a career in finance.. i'm a loan officer and in the lending industry, the training tools online and service support overdelivered what i know and earn now..
if you're going to put up all your effort and time for a challenging job, i suggest you divert your efforts to a better-paying endeavor at the same time enjoy where you can most excel in..
2007-07-18 00:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by just4success 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋