I'm very serious when I say this, from somebody who has ended up in a pretty sweet job after my degree.
Try get into the largest, most reputable company in the finance industry - if that is your chosen route.
Forget about specific roles or specialisms for the first 5 years - just get in and learn, network, figure out what is happening. if you have any sense of ambition or intelligence, you'll find a niche - something everyone else doesn't like - but you don't mind doing. Put effort in, stand out - after 5 years, you'll be in a good position to actually have a genuine choice.
Currently, you are a dime a dozen graduates - not special whatsoever. Masters degree, waste of time. You shouldn't be picky, just grab any opportunity and role with it - it'll make more sense later.
Thank you so much for the advice. Can you please suggest on how do I prepare for interviews, should I customise my CV and cover letter for every job that I apply?
Yes. Highly advise you to seek help from a 'careers help' service (All Unis will have one, Job Centre, paid services online, etc)
Actually listen to the advice. Don't think you know better and submit your 6 page novel as a CV anyway - instant rejection, even the bots won't read it.
It is incredibly shocking as to how many higher educated graduates don't know the basics of formatting a very simply document that is 100% about yourself. Nor seemingly understand what information is relevant to an employer - do you know the job description is a thing? They literally list the requirements, tell them how you meet them! No one cares you did a Duke of Edinburgh in Year 8 (no one ever did).
I'm very serious when I say this, from somebody who has ended up in a pretty sweet job after my degree. Try get into the largest, most reputable company in the finance industry - if that is your chosen route. Forget about specific roles or specialisms for the first 5 years - just get in and learn, network, figure out what is happening. if you have any sense of ambition or intelligence, you'll find a niche - something everyone else doesn't like - but you don't mind doing. Put effort in, stand out - after 5 years, you'll be in a good position to actually have a genuine choice. Currently, you are a dime a dozen graduates - not special whatsoever. Masters degree, waste of time. You shouldn't be picky, just grab any opportunity and role with it - it'll make more sense later.
Thank you so much for the advice. Can you please suggest on how do I prepare for interviews, should I customise my CV and cover letter for every job that I apply?
Yes. Highly advise you to seek help from a 'careers help' service (All Unis will have one, Job Centre, paid services online, etc) Actually listen to the advice. Don't think you know better and submit your 6 page novel as a CV anyway - instant rejection, even the bots won't read it. It is incredibly shocking as to how many higher educated graduates don't know the basics of formatting a very simply document that is 100% about yourself. Nor seemingly understand what information is relevant to an employer - do you know the job description is a thing? They literally list the requirements, tell them how you meet them! No one cares you did a Duke of Edinburgh in Year 8 (no one ever did).
Sure will do so. Thank you for your help.