You need to be positive and persuasive and able to act quickly with a high level of accuracy. There is scope for moving from related financial work or from another sales role. For private client work, the ability to introduce new business through experience and contacts could help mature applicants. Number of openings relates to markets and general economic climate. Vulnerable area of work when the markets are down.
Speculative approach is useful eg by writing late summer and following up with phone calls.
Vacation work is very useful both for CV credibility and developing contacts. Must be prepared to research the business area and specific company in some detail. Make autumn applications to large firms. None applicable Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies. J8 This Occupational Profile forms part of Prospects Planner , an advanced computer careers guidance program for use in higher education.