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mpreskett Wrote:
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> 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.

... and they all lived happily ever after

Are you working as an Asset Manager or as Sales or something like that? Could you tell us how difficult it was at the beginning to be involved in an investment process knowing it was your first real experience in Asset management?



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at Friday, August 5, 2011 at 10:24AM by Fridge.