Great Neck, New York
What is the best technology to use to stay organized?
I am in high school and have a really hard time staying organized. Especially when it comes to doing big projects or studying for tests. I'm trying to find out what others have done to stay organized in school or a job. Do you have recommendations on technology tools/programs I should use?...
What made you want to work in sales for a tech company over working in sales in other industries?
I've been told I'd be great at sales, but I'm not sure where to start looking for jobs. Why do you do sales for the company you work for? What should I look for in a company to work for right out of school? #technology #sales
What is the difference between an Advertising Designer and a Graphic Designer?
I kind of know what is the difference between an advertising design and a graphic designer? Someone explain in the simplest terms as possible. Also, is one more stressful than the other? Or both of them is stressful? #design #graphic-design #advertising #graphic-designer
Did you have a mentor growing up who helped you get to where you are in finance? How did you find your mentor? Should I have more than one?
I find investment management really interesting, but sometimes this stuff is over my head. I talk with my accounting teacher about the stock market and investment strategies, but sometimes there are things he doesn't know. #finance #financial-services #investment-management
How applicable is a psychology degree to the world of business?
I want to study psychology in college, but I also want to make sure I can get a good job with decent pay in business. Is this possible, or should I reconsider my college major? #business #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #pyschology
What was the hardest professoinal decision you've ever had to make, and how did it get you to where you are today?
I know life is full of difficult decisions, but how do you know which decision is the right one? I'm having trouble deciding whether to go to school to get my BS in finance or pursue my dream of acting. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
Do you need to an MBA to get a job in finance?
I want to work in the finanical services industry when I graduate from college, but I'm still not sure whether or not I should go on to get my MBA. Is it necessary? Will it award me more opportunities? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #mba
What is the responsibilty of a tax manager at an investment management company?
I recently heard of this job title, and I'm thinking about pursuing an accounting degree in college. Can you help me understand what your job is like? What do you do? Are you an accountant? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #tax
Is it hard to handle the pressure of investing other people’s money?
I feel like it could be a big responsibility. Is there a lot of pressure behind that, or is it pretty easy to handle?
Should I reconsider a career in the financial industry because I'm a girl?
I notice that the majority of people working in finance that I know of are men. Is there a reason for this? Should I reconsider my career goal? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What is a bond, and how important is it to invest in them?
My grandmother gave me a bond for my birthday, and she told me that when I get a job I should buy bonds too. How important is it to do that and why should I buy them?
What is an appropriate attire for a job interview in finance for women?
I hope that some of the women working in finance can give us an idea of what the right attire might be. Thanks so much in advance. #finance #interviews #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How do you get clients in investing?
Whose job is it to get clients? How hard of a job is that? Also, I'm not sure if they're called clients, or what you would call them. Sorry if I'm not using the right terms for this. I just mean customers. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How long would it take for me to work my way up the ladder at a company like PIMCO?
I'm trying to create a career plan and want to know roughly how long it would take me to go from my first job at a company like PIMCO to a more senior level management role? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
Do you work against strict deadlines in investment managment? How do you handle that kind of stress?
I work well when I don't have a strict deadline. I get way too anxious when I have to have something done by a specific time so I'm afraid I'm not cut out for a career in investment management. Can you share how often you are working on a deadline and how important those deadlines are in your...
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