How to Begin Your Financial Modeling Career

Whether you have always wanted to be a financial modeling professional or have determined that switching careers is in your future, it can be difficult to know exactly where to begin your financial modeling career.  But following a few hints on how to find jobs and how to market yourself can make the process much easier.

First, you will want to determine what companies and industries employ financial modeling professionals.  This can be an excellent way for you to figure out where you might be interested in working and a good place to search for job opportunities.  You can then know where you might be able to find some job openings you are interested in.

Next, you will want to make sure that you are marketing yourself correctly.  This means that you will want to write your resume with the right emphasis and inclusion of appropriate training and education.  It also means including in your cover letter or introductory email the type of position you are looking for and how you are qualified for that position.

Lastly, you will want to network.  In today’s market, networking can make or break your chances at getting into financial modeling. During a competitive job market, knowing the right people and hearing about job openings before they are posted is the best way to break into the industry and find the job you are looking for.