Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Start a Career in the Growing Banking and Finance Industries

By : Noel Rozny

You may have thought that financial catastrophes of the past two years had completely decimated the banking and finance industries.

Guess again.

Although these sectors of the job market did experience heavy lay offs, signs of new life are emerging. In a the June 28 article "Finance Firms Rev Up Hiring," The Wall Street Journal reveals that 6,800 finance jobs were added between February and May, the largest three-month increase in the past two years. The article adds that starting salary offers are up to 40% higher than they were one year ago.

So if you were considering a finance career once upon a time, but got scared off by the financial ups and downs of the past 24 months, now is the time to get back on track. Here's a look at 3 hot finance careers and the degrees you'll need to get started.

Banking Careers
According to the WSJ, banking positions are currently some of the most desirable. Whether you want to work at a large corporate bank or a smaller boutique firm, banks are one of the cornerstones of the economy, protecting money and lending money to business across the country. Financial managers, commodities agents, accountants, and computer specialists are just a few of the professionals that make a bank run.

Insurance Careers
Whether we like it or not, insurance is something we all need, which is why insurance is another hot career option the WSJ puts at the top of their list. But insurance professionals do more than just sell you policies for your new car; they are involved in maintaining accounts, handling claims, and advising their clients on risk management, financial planning and investment strategies.

Loan Officer Careers
Within the banking careers, there is one group of professionals who we'll all need to go visit at some point in our life: the loan officer. These men and women use their expertise in finance and credit to determine what the best loan is, who's eligible, and what the terms should be.

Ready to Get Started?
Earning a finance degree will give you the skills and background you need to enter one of the financial careers described above. To get started, visit this career profiles page for additional career and finance degree information.

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