What do employers look for? School performance is important, but that is just the minimum hurdle. Employers are looking for more than just grades. Watch this video to see what Goldman Sachs looks for in job candidates:

This video explains how candidates get hired into entry level positions at investment banks like Goldman Sachs. While a big ticket investment banking job on Wall Street isn't for everyone, there are a few lessons that all finance grads can take away...

College is an investment of time as well as money, and families should consider the return on that investment as they weigh the options. Weighing any investment requires considering the following: 1. What is the initial investment cost? Are there ongoing...

In the video below, currency trading is described as the "Wild West" of financial markets. There's been a shift in the industry, and many former traders have changed jobs. Still, it is a busy and active market: Here's a look at a...

Janet Yellen is the first woman to hold the critical role of chair of the Federal Reserve. This Bloomberg video gives a very brief overview of her interesting and impressive background. From the Federal Reserve's website , Dr. Yellen's profile...

Active managers charge a fee to make investment recommendations, in contrast with passive investing where the investor accepts the same return that would be earned by buying a basket of stocks that match the market average. Active managers charge a fee...

We've all heard the arguments. Who needs a college degree when some of the most successful people in the world never graduated? While that is true, and some super successful people dropped out of school, that's not a ticket to success. From...

This video gives a glimpse into the day in the life of a trader in NYC and in London. For discussion: What does the day look like to you? Does the pace of work sound exciting? Why or why not?

In this video, a financial planner describes his responsibilities and what he loves about his work. This screenshot from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the job market outlook for financial planners. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Offering investment advice is about more than suggesting investments for clients. It's more about offering peace of mind. Being a financial advisor seeks to meet the client's investment objectives, such as wealth preservation, tax savings, and...

According to Warren Buffett, IQ may be the horsepower, but what matters more is the output. What do you admire most about someone? What are the qualities that turn you off the most in someone? The qualities you admire are likely qualities you can make...

In this video, legendary investor Warren Buffett says he doesn't have to understand thousands of companies. He just has to understand some. The idea is that genius IQ is not required to be a successful trader. Instead, what is required is emotional...

What work environment would you enjoy the most? What kinds of projects would be appealing to you? What type of work would you believe in? The work at the Fed may meet your answers for all three questions above.

The harder you work, the luckier you get. This advice from Michael Bloomberg describes one of the hallmarks of American work ethic and the attitude that leads many small business leaders to success. He goes on to say that without the ability to collaborate...

This Mad Money segment talks to the CEO of Glass Door who describes the best companies to work for in the U.S. For discussion: What are the top 3 employers in the U.S. according to this video? What are the characteristics of great companies to...

It's not enough to have a university diploma. These recruiters talk about what it takes to be noticed in a job interview in financial services: For discussion : What can you describe about yourself that makes you interesting? What differentiates...

The Federal Reserve's 2015 Survey of Household Economic Decisions revealed that those who did not finish a degree or finished a degree at a for-profit school would do higher education differently.

In this video interview with Warren Buffett, he describes how he get started and what it was like in the 60s and 70s for his businesses. For discussion : What lessons can you take away from Warren Buffett's story?

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Working at a startup firm sounds exciting. Bringing an idea to market, being one of the key decision makers, possibly hitting the jackpot when the firm eventually gets sold. However, working at a startup is not without risk. The infographic below shows...

The infographic below shows that millenials aren't much different from baby boomers in their concern about salaries. Retirement, benefits, insurance are all important, but salary takes first place. You will find more statistics at Statista

This video describes what it's like to work at the Federal Reserve in Banking Supervision. Listen to what Erik says are the features of his work and what he enjoys about working for the Fed. For discussion: What does his work at the Fed require...

This video describes what it takes to be successful as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. Technical expertise is necessary, analytical skills are required, but additionally soft skills are called for. Communicating with managers and customers and working in...

It's the season for interviews, and the interview process in the investment industry is quite rigorous and competitive. The infographic below gives you some idea of the questions you're likely to be asked and how you might consider answering...

Should you start thinking about a career your first year in finance, or can you wait until later? This video explains what employers are expecting from younger students. Thinking about possibilities early gives you a chance to determine what you like...