Im looking for a job in securities (investments), but have no degree, what can I do?
470467
you might try to get CFA certification, it doesn't required company sponsorship and equates to MBA degree. Although it requires 3 years of experience to get the final certificate, even passing Level I might help you to get a job in this industry.
288418
After getting a degree in finance or something else that will help you,I say starting your career in a bank or credit union (seems to me either one would be fine) is a good start and then try to get a job with a financial planning company. You could even try to get an entry level job with a financial planning company such as customer relations, secretarial jobs,that will help you get your foot in the door in financial planning.
755246
If you are not an Emir's relative, then yes, you will need a degree if you plan on working in the UAE in financial services.\n\nUAE has fairly restrictive work permits, so get your degree.
546226
They sell you a degree for money, but the degree has no real validity. You might be able to get a job with it, since some employers won't check, but when they find out what kind of degree it is, they won't respect you, and you can forget about any kind of future in that company.\n\nIt's mostly a scam. Think about it - would you hire someone for a job that required college, if you knew they had that kind of degree?
285430
Any degree will help you get a secure job.  It shows you are dependable and willing to work towards something.  It also shows you can complete things once they get started :)
851082
Neither degree is "required" for becoming a stock broker.  You must get various securities licenses to do the job.  Series 6 & 7 licenses along with some others to qualify you to sell various insurance and investment products.  A stock broker (usually called an account executive) is essentially a sales position.  While you do need the knowledge and background in securities and invesmtents, the successful broker is the one who can bring in new clients and generate commission dollars.
835884
You dont need a Degree to open a new busiess, thats for sure. you have to find a good location first, a plce that u might think genarate more business, then you need the capital to start a business, you can invest your own money or get a loan. get that place u want to open your new business. Get the equipments... staff... etc. its not easy to say in just words. you have to put it in action. there are alot of org. that misht help you to give advice how to go for it, get the help from them
98206
CHECK OUT BELOW TO BECOME STOCK BROKER :\n\n- A stockbroker invests in the stock market for individuals or corporations. Only members of the stock exchange can conduct transactions, so whenever individuals or corporations want to buy or sell stocks they must go through a brokerage house. Stockbrokers often advise and counsel their clients on appropriate investments. Brokers explain the workings of the stock exchange to their clients and gather information from them about their needs and financial ability, and then determine the best investments for them. The broker then sends the order out to the floor of the securities exchange by computer or by phone. When the transaction has been made, the broker supplies the client with the price. The buyer pays for the stock and the broker transfers the title of the stock to the client and performs clearing and settlement procedures. The beginning stockbroker’s first priority is learning the market. One broker said, “First you have to decide whether you have an interest in the stock market. This will determine how well you’ll do. If you’re just interested in making money you won’t get very far.” Stockbrokers spend their time in a fast-paced office, usually working from nine to five, unless they are just starting out or have to meet with clients. The new broker spends many hours on the phone building up a client base. Sometimes brokers teach financial education classes to expose themselves to potential investors who may then become their clients.\n\n- A college degree is not required, but most brokers have one. Brokers have to be licensed. A license is obtained by passing the General Securities Registered Representative Examination and, in many cases, posting a bond. Individuals may take this test after they have been employed by a brokerage firm for four months. Firms use these four months as an on-the-job training period to prepare their workers for the test. Many states also require the candidate to take the Uniform Securities Agents State Law Examination. These tests are designed to ensure the candidate’s knowledge of all aspects of the stock market. After passing these tests, an individual is considered a trainee. While working full time, he takes classes and trains for up to two years. Employees are expected to take training courses throughout their careers to keep abreast of developments in the field. Those with prior work experience have the greatest opportunities for becoming a stock broker. Few people become brokers straight out of college. Most employers seek applicants who have already succeeded in other fields, such as insurance sales. If you know your interests lie in the market, study economics, finances, computers, and business management in college. Many employers view ambition as the most important quality a candidate can possess.\n\n- The sales aspects and the need to build up a client base are similar for stock brokers and insurance and real estate agents. Financial planners create and execute financial plans for people or businesses. They ascertain their clients’ needs, resources and goals and use this information to draw up a financial plan that suits the individual or the company. Traders are the people you see in the movies yelling on the chaotic floor of the stock exchange. They perform the actual exchanges. \n\n- All the best.\n--------------
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First, you need to be sponsored by a broker/dealer.  After the bear market and the contraction in the industry, the requirements are much more stringent.  If you want to work for a reputable firm, where you can build your own business and have the potential for unlimited income; you will need a college degree, sales experience (preferrably commission only), and a natural market (know people with money or have a network to people with money).  Being a stockbroker (nobody uses this title anymore) or financial advisor, is not about being a money manager (picking stocks).  It's all about gathering assets.  If you can gather assets, you can be succesful.  If a major firm hires you and gets you licensed, they will expect you to bring in $10 million in assets in the first year.  The industry has a 70% failure rate.\n\nIf you just want to make a salary (with little or no upside) and execute trades for a company like TD Waterhouse or Fidelity, you wil still need a college degree, but thats about it.\n\nGood luck with whatever you do!
720248
Look for something you own that you can sell.  After you are beyond your crunch, find a job where you can practice the skills you are studying.  This will ensure you a good paying job after you complete your studies.
61944
You can do anything.  A lot of business don't require that you have a degree in a specific field, they just want you to have a degree.  You can do a ton with an English degree.  You could edit a magazine or newspaper.  Start your own magazine.  Edit books.  You can write greeting cards.  You can work of any company that has anything to do with music.  Find out what you think you might like to do, then find a company that does that and apply.
90826
try business or finance degree, then maybe a Masters in finance.
262260
Look for an IT intership.  Work a year or so as an underling, then find a real job in the field of interest.
857153
Get you bachelor's degree in Business/Finance.  Then you have to build experience at a lending institution like a bank or other financial institution that offers financing.
443056
Finance, general business administration, economics, marketing are some good choices. There isn't a specific major required to be a broker, although you need a college degree typically to get a job in a firm. Firms usually hire young people into training programs and give you lots of training. You also study and take a license test so you can sell securities.
416175
Take the Bus. Mgt., I've been in the Hospitality Business for 20 years, and I turn 36 next month, I've worked at golf resorts, hotels, restaurants you name it I've done it and you don't need a specified hotel/motel degree, I'm a manager now at a restaurant and it isn't that great, I've bartended food and beverage manager, it's knowing the right people, making friends and connection, and working hard, being diligent at whatever you do, and given time, the right people will notice and by the way honesty works real well, my connections will soon make me a lot of money. Last thing, get your degree and learn all you can about money, the rule of 72, compounding interest, everything.  I was a microbiology major and later became a financial analyst and that taught me what I needed to know.\n\nPlease respond if you have further questions, always happy to help someone!
531565
Without a higher degree is always harder to find good, lucrative jobs these days, since the job competition is intense. However, you can try clerical job at your city hall or as a clerical typist at your local hospital and company who would offer similar job fields. I think this is a good idle job you can seek to embark on.