Keep up with industry news and business practices by reading publications such as Barron's (http://www.barrons.com), Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com), Forbes (https://www.forbes.com), Bloomberg BusinessWeek (http://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek), Fortune (http://fortune.com), and Financial Times (https://www.ft.com). These and other related publications offer a wealth of information on stocks, mutual funds, finance, education, careers, salaries, global business, and more. Conduct company research by using these resources also. It should be noted that some publications may require subscriptions to access the information.
The AnalystForum (https://www.analystforum.com) is a resource for chartered financial analysts and CFA candidates. It offers useful links to financial, investment, and security analyst society sites. LinkedIn is a social networking Web site that allows you to create a profile and join groups that focus on your area of occupational interest. Use these sites to search for professionals who would be interested in participating in information interviews. Prepare a list of questions to learn more about how they got started in their careers, what their day-to-day work is like, and what recommendations they may have for people interested in this field.
An internship or part-time job at a brokerage firm with financial quantitative analysis services is a good way to explore this profession while gaining valuable experience. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding opportunities. Join your school's investment club, if it has one, or ask a parent or teacher for help with researching and analyzing investment opportunities. Study the companies within a specific industry, such as telecommunications, technology, or health care, and track the stocks that show the best potential for growth.
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