Eliteexchange to Provide world-wide Value-added Program for Recent Graduates

Nov. 24, 2008 - PRLog -- The financial industry is in crisis, but thousands of recent graduates and professionals are still in the market for jobs in banking, private equity and asset management.

Despite the state of the economy, high quality jobs are still available in these industries. But job seekers may need to consider additional training that sets them apart from the rest.

The EliteExchange offers one option for valuable training and finance internship opportunity. Led by seasoned investment professionals, students learn financial modeling, and more importantly receive on-the-job advice when working at our internship program. The skillsets acquired are sought after by the investment banking and private equity industries.

The group's managing director Chris adds that programs like The EliteExchange offer valuable experience before the graduate has even stepped into the job. The EliteExchange provides real-world application of theories taught in business schools. This is crucial in distinguishing a candidate from his or her peers in a competitive interview process.

"Students face a rude awakening on the job when it comes to financial jobs when they find it is run differently than the classroom setting," he said. "Business school focuses on theoretical concepts, which you do need to understand and grasp. But it doesn't always prepare you adequately for what to expect in the real world."

EliteExchange Advisor Linda said that the strongest candidates in the banking, asset management and private equity industries will survive and even thrive. "Even though there's a lot of confusion and uncertainty, people who show that they have a skill set to contribute will do well," Linda said. "They will have opportunities to distinguish themselves."

In order to be more competitive, those graduating in May should:
-- Be extremely assertive on campus
-- Stay active in and take advantage of your career services department
-- Network at finance industry and career fairs
-- Ramp up your skill set - proactively seek out training like financial modeling to further impress your interviewers.
-- Don't worry about the money at this point - consider non-paying internships as a valuable part of your career path.
-- Be willing to settle
-- In this market, it's ok if you accept a position that's not your "dream job." Accept a position similar to your desired role and aim to transfer when the market improves.

SOURCE The EliteExchange Group

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