Financial Consultants

You can learn more about financial issues by reading publications such as Barron’s (http://www.barrons.com), the Wall Street Journal (http://www.wsj.com), Forbes (http://www.forbes.com), Bloomberg Businessweek (https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek), Fortune (http://fortune.com), and Financial Times (http://www.ft.com). (You might have to become a subscriber to be able to access certain sections of these publications online.) You should also check out professional journals such as FEI Engage (https://www.financialexecutives.org/FEI-Engage.aspx) and CFO (http://www.cfo.com). You should also check out the FEI Weekly Podcast (https://www.financialexecutives.org/FEI-Engage.aspx).

Try to find a part-time job at a bank or an insurance company to get a basic introduction to the field.

Speaking with someone who has firsthand experience in the profession will provide helpful advice and tips. Ask a business teacher or a school counselor to arrange an information interview with a financial consultant. Prepare questions to ask during the interview to learn about the field, the responsibilities of the job, training requirements, and more.

Participate in finance- and math-focused competitions that are offered by Junior Achievement (https://jausa.ja.org), DECA (www.deca.org), and Future Business Leaders of America (https://www.fbla.org) to test your skills and knowledge against others and meet people with shared interests.