I became an enthusiast of finance ever since I was at high school. At the political economy class, my teacher asked us: if you have a million RMB, how would you use it? She then introduced us the concept of investment, and I was intrigued specifically by the stock. For the latter two years of my high school, I have been reading books and articles regarding the stock market in the U.S. and in China. As one of the outstanding students ranked top 1% in College Entrance Exam in Hainan Province, China, I was accepted by the City University of Hong Kong with a full scholarship. With the strong interest in finance, I chose quantitative finance and risk management as my major.
A turning point in my sophomore year made my career development path clearer. I interned at a listed trust company located in Shenzhen. My boss graduated from Tsinghua University with a degree in risk management. From him I learned that trust earns the highest profit among financial services in mainland China, but risk management
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s Master of Science in Finance is exactly what I am looking for. On one hand, I may narrow the gap between my current knowledge and what the risk management career requires through CUHK’s well-designed curriculums in a year. On the other hand, a master’s degree can add credibility to our capability and demonstrate competence straightforward. In addition, CUHK is renowned excellence in the Hong Kong and global market gives her students an advantage in building social networks and personal brands. Therefore, I am applying for the full time MSc in Finance Program in CUHK. I hope that I can be a better professional in the financial world under CUHK’s comprehensive training, and I believe that I will be a great contributor to the CUHK community as a self-driven learner and
I want to be a Bank of America Student Leader because I wish to be able to experience new opportunities for volunteering and interact with others who shares the same interests. This opportunity would also allow me to learn more about leadership skills so that I will be a better leader in the future to make improvements for the community. Even though I lack many traits, I am willing to learn from criticisms and I am open minded to others’ opinions. Born talented or not, I believe that the desire to learn is the most important characteristic that a person can possess and I am willing to learn from this opportunity if I am lucky enough to receive it. Being a Vietnamese immigrant who is living in a large Vietnamese community in Garden Grove, I
Personal Statement Name: Xi Xiong Personal Statement After graduating from Stony Brook University with a degree in Business Management-Marketing specialization in May 2015, I would like to join New York University as a postgraduate student to further my studies by pursuing the Master of Integrated Marketing course offered in the institution. I am convinced that my academic performance as an undergraduate and my work experience in general demonstrates my ability to undertake the Master Degree and all that appertains to its award and graduate within the required time. One of my career objectives is to be a key decision maker in the corporate world and successfully completing the course will draw me a step closer to realizing this objective.
According to my Career Leader report, I have been career matched to be in Financial Planning and Stock Brokerage. I think that this career match speaks highly of me because one of my career options is to hopefully become a Financial Advisor. Ever since I took a consumer education course in high school, I have become interested in personal finance. I loved everything that had to do with budgeting money, retirement accounts, stocks, etc. I learned so much in this class that I never knew I can about personal finance. It was something that got me interested and I knew that I want to be around people as a career. I think that a Financial Advisor will suit me because I want to help people with their financial needs. I want to be a mentor or advocate in helping them choose a house, create a college fund, and save for retirement. I want to be with them every step of the way, so they know that they are not alone.
My goal is to become a personal financial advisor. A personal financial advisor interviews clients to find out their income, expenses, and future plans. With this data the advisor will help the client pick the best possible route to get to their goal. A financial advisor also informs clients on financial benefits which include stocks,bonds, and insurance. The bottom ten percent of personal financial advisors only make up to 40 thousand dollars a year, which is the equivalent of $19 an hour. Although the pay at the beginning of your career is not humongus, the pay of being a financial advisor can reach up to 190 thousand dollars a year. To make 190 thousand dollars year you would have to make $90 a hour. Not only is the pay good, but being a personal financial advisor allows me to help people with their financial problems and to reach their goals, Being an advisor would be a very satisfying job to see people get to where they want to in life all because of me.
When I consider an organization that provides many opportunities for Co-op students to develop professional growth and network with senior management, Manulife Financial comes to mind. After listening to what students are saying about working at Manulife/John Hancock, it does not seem to be that typical insurance company, rather it is way more than that, a place where I can advance my skills so that after graduation, I am better prepared to enter the workforce. The opportunity to now be a part of all of that is almost surreal, though my passion, knowledge in business operations and experience with technology and customer service make me confident that I am the ideal fit for your team.
Among all the programs available, I firmly believe that the Master in Finance program at Princeton University will be the ideal preparation for my career because of its strong emphasis on quantitative techniques with practical business problem solving. The core courses offered by the program will help me build concrete foundation in financial theories and computational methods; the elective courses, such as Forecasting and Time Series Analysis, will further enhance my modeling techniques for financial forecasting in a broader application. Besides excellent teaching fellows at Princeton University, the close personal attention from academic and career advisors will be invaluable to my professional growth. Furthermore, the small cla...
All financial decisions and activities of an individual, this could include budgeting, insurance, savings, investing, debt servicing, mortgages and more. Financial planning generally involves analyzing your current financial position and predicting short-term and long-term needs. Personal finance looks at how your money and future is managed. Often individuals will seek advice from financial planners, but the use of software or websites is also an option. For example personal finance would include monitoring your spending, budgeting for an emergency fund, and paying down debt.
I am currently majoring in Finance at Carlson School of Management, and I have decided to explore the career and future growth of a financial analyst. I chose to explore this career because some of my cousins work in this field and I’m interested in numbers and analysis. I also have an interest in following the stock market and working in a stimulating environment. What sets me apart from others is that I’m able to use time management efficiently. I’m able to study and complete major assignments while still finding plenty of time to socialize with others. Having taken StrengthsQuest last year, I learned that I strive for the future, I’m often positive, and I’m a believer in harmony. I believe in consistency, the idea that all people should
Finance is a field that had always fascinated me right from my undergraduate college days. What make me interested in this particular field of study are the art of finance and the complexity of investment market which would allow me to employ my personal skills, such as analytical and communication skills, along with my personal characteristics such as dedication and compassion for what I do. As one of the most important sector in the world, I believe it would provide me with a broad range of career options.
What is Personal Financial Planning? Personal financial planning is guided by a licensed financial professional on the financial decisions faced by individuals. It includes portfolio allocations, future planning decisions, goal setting, and exploration of different investment vehicles. Is Personal Financial Planning Necessary?
After playing the “Stock Market Game”, I have learned a lot of things from trading stocks. This is the first time I have played the “Stock Market Game”, it is actually an amazing game. It is not only the game but also the necessary lesson of economic market. I realized that this game is very hard to play if people do not have enough sensitive as well as the observation and the judgment skill. When I played this game, I was confused about how to increase my money up.
Before, students couldn’t receive the type of comprehensive education specifically about the financial market which Bloomberg Institute offers. Now, young men and women around the world can become educated on the subject and get a head start in their financial careers that stabilize
But how many of us truly know what it is and how it works? The development of personal computers has resulted in more and more people investing their money, from home, in the markets. If you want to become an investor, it is important, therefore, to train in the art of trading. In order to be an effectual investor, you must learn the basics of the stock market.
I like options, I like security, and I like power. With these wants, I knew at a very early age that I would enter business and thus I attended a college that specializes in the subject. In my first position out of school, I was hired by Dunhill Equities as a cold-caller. After several weeks of being hung up on by angry prospects, I decided that this career path would not lead me to success. I then moved within the firm to a position as sales assistant. While this was by no means my dream job, I learned a tremendous amount about business, and I gained useful exposure to the world of finance. Unfortunately, the company hit a period of instability, and after ten months I transferred with my boss to Coleman & Company. Thirteen months later, that company also began to fail, and I began to search for another path to advancement. With two strikes against me, I hit a home run and was hired by Sanford Bernstein into a challenging job with limitless opportunity for growth.
Personal Finance is a class I’ve wanted to take for a while now. My major is Finance not because I want a career in finance but more to learn about finance for my own personal situation. This class taught me so much! During this class I was able to evaluate my financial situation and set financial goals for myself. The four topics that helped me the most were emergency savings, buying a car, purchasing a home, retirement, and estate planning. After completing this class I have a better understanding of these topics and how to achieve my financial goals.