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Volume 1, Issue 3
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Job hunting? Watch what you tweet.
Financial Networks: Using Industry Associations to Build Your Professional Network
Avoid the Biggest Mistake in Reinventing Your Career
Great Places to Start in Finance
Job Seeker and Career Links and Articles
Resources for Financial Planners
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Board of Standards, Inc.
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Board of Standards, Inc. grants certification and upholds the recognized standards of excellence for personal financial planning.
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
NAPFA is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to the advancement of Fee-Only comprehensive financial planning.
Financial Planning Association
The FPA is the leadership and advocacy organization representing the financial planning community.
The College for Financial Planning
The College serves students at every level, from certification through three master’s degrees, enabling students to take advantage of the full potential of a career in financial planning.
Online Resources from the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Board of Standards, INC.
Your Career as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional
Guide to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Certification
Steps to your initial CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Certification
List of Registered CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification programs in the U.S.
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RonaldBlue&Co.'s Careers Newsletter
Unemployment continues to rise, many people are still out of work after months of looking, and many others are under-employed. In this September issue we would like to highlight articles and resources to assist the job seeker in the financial services sector.
Even if you are not in the market for a new job, we hope you find this issue helpful, even encouraging and uplifting.
"A
Life Well Spent:
Coaching Questions"
Life@Work, Ann Hibbard, VP of Atlantic Management Center, Inc., Sept./Oct. 2000
Having a mentor can be an invaluable tool for you in your personal, professional and spiritual journey. Looking for a mentor? Looking to become one? Read on.
Click here. . . . to read "A Life Well Spent"
www.fins.com , The Wall Street Journal Digital Network
The Wall Street Journal has developed a new venture, FINS, a robust webpage to assist job seekers in the financial services sector research companies, manage their careers, and find jobs. It combines useful content and current news with relevant career advice and an industry-specific job board. This site contains research and career news relevant to professionals in Accounting, Asset Management, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Wealth Management, among others. We link to the Wealth Management section of the site where you can find current news and thoughtful articles discussing "Where the Action Is", "Career Paths", and "How to Get the Job".
So, whether you are keeping an eye on the job market or want to stay updated on industry news, you may find that FINS can help guide you through the finance job market and propel your career.
"Job
Hunting? Watch what you tweet"
Washington Business Journal, Jeff Clabaugh, August 19, 2009
In this article, Jeff Clabaugh, discusses the reality that many potential employers are using the internet, specifically social networking sites, in their screening process. How might your chances of getting the job be affected by your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or MySpace page?
Click Here. . . . to read "Job Hunting? Watch what you tweet"
"Financial Networks: Using Industry Associations to Build Your Professional Network"
www.fins.com, Jennifer Merritt, August 14, 2009
There are many professional organizations designed to support, serve and assist the financial professional community, but how can they help me? How do you find the right one? What are the benefits of membership? Jennifer Merritt discusses reasons for getting involved, how to find the right one for you and how to get the most out of your experience.
Click Here. . . . to read "Financial Networks: Using Industry Associations to Build Your Professional Network"
Professional organizations you may find helpful:
"Avoid
the Biggest Mistake in Reinventing Your Career"
www.christiancareercenter.com
Are you at the time and place in life where you must reinvent your career? Don't make the common mistake of seeking externally for the next step in your job. A better approach is to start by looking internally. Learn how to discover your God-given design and the benefits that come with a thorough knowledge of that design.
More. . . . to read "Avoid the Biggest Mistake in Reinventing Your Career"
"Great Places to Start in Finance"
www.fins.com, Laura Lorber, September 10, 2009
Laura Lorber discusses the results of the BusinessWeek Magazine's 2009 "Best Places to Launch a Career" survey ranking with regards to the financial services sector firms featured there.
Click Here. . . . to read "Great Places to Start in Finance"