Compliance Managers

Obtain an internship or part-time job in the compliance department of a financial institution, health care organization, or a government agency to gain insights into the field. Learn more about compliance by joining a professional association such as the National Society of Compliance Professionals or the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, among others. Search these associations' Web sites for lists of upcoming workshops and events, and attend those that offer opportunities to meet compliance professionals and find out how they got started in their careers. Perhaps you could arrange a formal information interview with a compliance manager. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field? Finally, read trade publications such as Compliance Week (https://www.complianceweek.com) to keep up with news and developments in the compliance industry.