Education & Training
Critical information about education, training and professional certifications necessary to enter and/or to advance in financial services careers.
Back to School Guide
Are you a young person still in high school or college, thinking about your future path in life and wondering how to tailor your studies accordingly? Or are you a seasoned professional considering whether any additional education or training would enhance your career prospects? About.com's guides to jobs and careers offer timely advice on going back to school.
Credentials Summary
Here is a handy summary and overview of the most important degrees, certifications and categories of experience that are sought within the financial services industry.
Pseudo-Requirements
As a device to discourage job applicants and/or to cull the number of resumes received, a growing number of employers are putting excessive and unnecessary prerequisites in their job postings and job descriptions. Working around the artificial barriers created by such pseudo-requirements is being an increasingly important skill for job seekers today.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many large employers offer tuition reimbursement plans, which can help you upgrade your skills and credentials. If your employer does not offer a formal tuition reimbursement plan, here are some tips for negotiating one.