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How should I apply for a job in the financial sector if I don't have a job once I have graduated?

I'm going into my final year at the Uni of Warwick and I expect to get a 2.1 (or a first if I'm lucky). I'm studying industrial economics and shall be applying for a graduate job this year. However, I didn't start looking at internships last year until it was too late and didn't really pay any attention to the careers fairs or presentations. I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted to do if I'm honest. Anyway, given the market conditions & my less than impressive attitude over the past two years, I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get a job this year. I plan to do all the things I should have done last year (careers fairs, finance society etc.), this year. But how should I apply next year? Through the same channels as a third year? Asked by mja1987, 71 days ago

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mja1987, 71 days ago

Thank you for your reply. My main reasons were firstly that I had a couple of poor grades in my first year that put me on a 58% average (scraping a 2.1 at Warwick given my weighting of module marks & the degree classifications). Secondly, my family had planned a holiday to China, Japan and Hong Kong for 3 weeks and I was in Chicago for 2 weeks - I didn't want to have to cancel these. And thirdly, I wasn't really clued up on the fact that I had to apply for internships etc, and when the deadlines were. My mistake here, but by the time I looked into it it was too late.

GeorgeTrower, Sales & Marketing, 71 days ago

I was in the same position as you when I graduated but it was before all the online applications were developed. I just applied along with the rest of the current university graduates for the following year. You have to have a good story as to why you are a year delayed but other than that nothing else should be that different. I had travelled for a few months so that was my main reason. I would however try and make use of your time, to learn up on the industry, even study some of the theory of corporate finance, securities markets, maybe take some official courses, e.g. enrol in CFA to demonstrate commitment and I would try and get in front of as many people for informational interviews. All to enhance your credibility.

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