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The long run of the bull market during the 1990s drew many people to the fast-paced, number-sexy world of high finance. The allure of a good salary and of gaining valuable financial knowledge through experience makes a business career a popular one.

However there are a limited number of high-ranking financial professionals such as equity analysts and investment bankers. "Generally, you need an advanced degree and usually some type of accreditation," said Edward, a financial professional in the investment field. "You don’t see too many ‘vice-president of finance’ postings in the newspaper." The Internet can play a valuable role in a financial job search. "Public companies are required by law to provide financial documentations, but private companies aren’t, so it’s a lot harder to find information about them," he said. Edward finds professional association sites, such as the Association for Investment Management and Research, the most helpful to his job search as he looks to advance in his field.

The following are some sites you may find helpful as you search for a career in finance.

Recommended Reading

• Careers in Business
  Check out this site’s recommended reading list of books discussing careers in business. In addition to searching the career sections on finance and accounting, visitors can explore the field of marketing in a variety of areas, including product management, public relations and retailing.
• SmartPros
  This site features resources for accounting and financial planning careers. You’ll find the latest news, research materials and continuing education tools.

Location, Location, Location

• Jobsinthemoney.com
  This site alphabetically lists companies with open positions in the financial industry. Looking for a career in asset management, investment banking, or private equity? Visitors can search the site by category and state as well.
• FDIC
  Though the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is based in Washington D.C., this site lists available positions at eight regional offices in locales including Chicago, Boston and San Francisco, and more than 90 field offices nationwide.

Confidential Profiling

• Bankjobs.com
  Bankjobs.com allows you to post your resume anonymously on its site, which is designed for both recruiters and job seekers. The search engine allows you to search for jobs and resumes by state.
• National Banking Network
  Search for jobs by geographic region or functional specialty. It also allows users to maintain a confidential career profile on its site.

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   — Tara Beecham

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