anshultongia

I got my job in asset management purely on connections....but it takes time, and you have to be genuine.

I had an arts degree, with no finance experience background, except being the news editor of a well-known investment mag in the UK.

I used my soon-to-be boss for stories, he used me for increasing his and the companies profile by appearing in the mag. Soon we became drinking buddies, and used to hit on girls together, after six months he was my friend. He then offered me a job.

That was five years ago...I am married now, and have a child, and would never be able to 'pull off' what I did in my late 20s.

He gave me a job because he thought I could do the job, but also because he wanted me around the office...simple as.