
It’s NOT just a degree (MBA, BCom, BBA finance) or CFA. Here’s what actually gets shortlisted ⬇️ ✅ Clear role focus i.e Career Objective. Out of 10+ finance verticals like FP&A / Equity Research / Credit / Valuation — pick ONE. Write career objective in 3 statements. 1- Talk about degree + additional relevant certifications + experience gained through internships/ Projects/ Freelancing experience/ Virtual internships. 2- Talk about the keyskills directly relevant to the target role. Ex: Analytical mindset, advance Excel, financial modelling, financial statement analysis/ ratio analysis. 3- 3rd line about your career goals. Why do you feel you are the right fit for your target role? Feel free to give this format to chat GPT and target Job description to get some sample career objectives/ Professional summary. ✅ Strong fundamentals i.e finance domain knowledge Financial statements • cash flows • ratios • adjustments- Through projects, portfolios, experience. ✅ Hands-on modeling (Atleast 3-4 models for different sectors) 3-statement models • DCF • comps • scenarios (Excel is non-negotiable) ✅ Must have courses & certifications ✔ Advanced Excel (₹1,000) ✔ Financial Modeling course (₹5–30K) ✔ SQL basics (₹1,000) ✔ Build 2–3 strong projects ✔ Later decide CFA/MBA based on role clarity ✅ Proof of work (With links) Projects, case studies, models — not just certificates ✅ Business thinking (Story telling in resume which is writing resume in PAR format) P= Problem A= Action R= Result Feel free to learn this using chat GPT. Can you explain numbers in simple decisions? ✅ Communication skills Clean slides • clear summaries • confident walk-throughs ✅ Internships or real exposure Even unpaid > only theory 📌 Certifications help (CFA/FMVA/CPA/FRM) 📌 But skills + portfolio get interviews 🎯 Start with: • 1 company model • 1 valuation • 1 sector note • 1 clear LinkedIn profile That’s how analysts are hired. #career #finance #cfa #recruitment #financeanalyst #bcom #bba #job #jobsearch #hiring #cpa #mba #student #fresher
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