how do i get a job in Venture Capital?
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I can think of 3 ways...  \n\n1. If your background is in accounting, you may need more education in Finance.  A CFA or Chartered Financial Analyst certification will help.  Or an MBA as well.\n\n2. Networking, networking, networking.  Easy to say, hard to do.  But understand this, most of these firms get tons of resumes each day, you need to know people to get in.\n\n3. Bring them an investment idea.  Perhaps you know a private company in your town with great potential and looking for money to expand.  That's what VC does.  Show them you can help them find new businesses to invest in.
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There are several avenues to attract capital. In all cases, investors want to see a project plan or the actual idea in beta version. In your case (small scale business), friends & family are most likely the best option. These are the people that are familiar with your thoughts and ideas and will hopefully respect them enough to provide some starter capital. \n\nIf that fails, then you can look at approaching your local SBA center. They can help you with small federally backed loans from local banks. In addition, there may be some grants or special programs available to you. \n\nThe next step is angel investors or venture capitalists. Angel investors are usually individual and wealthy people that will fund an idea if they believe in it. Venture capitalists will only fund more mature ideas with management and some proof of concept.
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I posted 2 links that should help you to get started.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Write a killer resume. Send it directly to companies you want to work for. Don't wait for a want ad. Ask everyone you know, Call your former employer - see what references you get.\n\nJump IN! Don't wait for the tide - swim!
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Register with recruitment agencies relating to your local area or area of work.\nCheck out job websites eg.  jobsite.co.uk, monster.co.uk, totaljobs.co.uk\nMailshot companies based in London who you would like to work for.
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First u need a Idea about the Industry, then get a business model and lastly get hold of a venture capitalist...
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Apply and interview as many companies as possible.\n\nIf you get a chance to work parttime or an intership during summer sessions, it will greatly increase your chance because you would have work experience.
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1) Start by seeking "professionals" (businessmen and a "hungry lawyer") and convince them that your concept is world-changing.\n2)  The businessman is the source of venture capital.\n3) For his legal work, give the lawyer a "piece of the action"\n4)  With your lack of credit or personal funds, borrowing money is mostly out of the question.\n5) Contact me for 2) above for "proof of concept".
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Well - If this is due to venture capital - get your cv ready..\n\nVenture capital people put money into a company - but they want money back - if its not enough - they will sell everything to get money - stock, machines, etc - leaving the company "Nothing" - but you might be able to get redundancy...
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First, define to yourself what a "decent" job is.\nSecond, prepare a resume of your training, experience, and education.\n   Now, the "how":  A) read the trade publications (financial press), they usually mention job opportunities.  B) Look up company home pages on the Internet.  They often have a section labeled "Employment Opportunities"  C) Mail such companies a resume and a cover letter.  The resume is general, and the cover letter should be specific.  The "how" is all about getting an interview for the position.  If you receive a job offer, it is then up to you to decide if it suits your definition of "decent".  Good Luck
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Why not market yourself, and start building your own clientiel. You can always volunteer 5 or 10 hours a week with a company you are interested in trying to get into. This will give them a chance to know you, and see the kind of work you do. If they like you, the first job opportunity that becomes available, you are already on the inside of the company, you apply for it. Your volunteer work records speak for you, and definitely improves your chances of getting the job, and may a higher starting salary.
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Lots of different ways . . .\n\no  As already suggested, get a job in sales at a brokerage firm and get your Series 7\n\no  Check out financial advisory firms if giving personal advice is more your preference than sales\n\no  Check out bank trust departments -- lots of potential jobs from sales to advisory to portfolio management (fixed income as well as equities).  A good place to get some hands on investment experience.\n\no  Financial subs of major companies.  Jobs might involve raising funds via sale of short-term debt, cash management, equity and debt financing, etc.\n\no  Check out major financial firms (primarily in NYC) that are involved in merger and acquisition activities (e.g., Morgan Stanley).  If you're really, really good and willing to commit your life to your job, you can make a lot of bucks in this area.\n\nThese are just a few of the alternatives.  Also, keep in mind that you should be willing to take most any job to get your foot in the door.  If you have the educational background, are really smart, have a lot of initiative, and show an affinity for the investment business, you can advance very rapidly.  True invest pros have no (I repeat NO) tolerance for incompetence or lack of drive, but will overwhelm you with opportunity to be successful if you "show the right stuff."  The investment field is not a good choice for the average person or the timid.\n\nBy the way, your engineering degree implies strong quantitative abilities.  This gives you a leg up on your competition and is something of substantial value in the investment arena.
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Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?\n\nThen, once you have some ideas, research, research, research. Check out the competition -- their business practices, pricing, customer service, etc. And also think about what you could offer to set yourself apart from these other companies. Check out the industry – is there a need for the services that you can offer? Check out costs of starting and if the possible ROI (return on investment) is going to be worth it for you.\n\nCheck the sources for some handy sites.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Try business link they awere really helpful when i started up mine. also business angels and venture capitalists are groovy.
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There are national, state and local venture capital associations. Search on Yahoo! Every venture capital deal is different.
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Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?\n\nThen, once you have some ideas, research, research, research. Check out the competition -- their business practices, pricing, customer service, etc. And also think about what you could offer to set yourself apart from these other companies. Check out the industry – is there a need for the services that you can offer? Check out costs to starting and if the possible ROI (return on investment) is going to be worth it for you.\n\nCheck the sources for some handy sites.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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First, make sure that you understand YOU are the potential employee, and the person you are approaching is a potential employer! LOL\n\nIf you are looking to get a position ASAP, there are environmental testing & contract labs everywhere constantly looking for staff. (Check Monster.com for your city) These positions do not tend to pay that well & can be hard work, but it pays the rent!  If you have 2 degrees, presumably you know what you want to be doing, take some time to identify who you want to work for, find out what they need, and then be it.  \n\nWhen you get your new job, do yourself a favour: Whatever they pay you, pretend you accepted the position for 10% less.  Take that 10% out of each check you get, and let it build up in a savings account.  Then hopefully it won't be such a rush to get another job when the next one ends unexpectedly.  This is 2006, nobody has a secure job except the people who work for themselves.  It's not a good thing or a bad thing, it's just the reality of business!\n\nGOOD LUCK!