There are many ways to learn more about careers in financial management and the mutual fund industry. First, talk to financial managers about their careers. Ask them what classes they took in high school, what they majored in during college, and what steps they took to break into the field (e.g., internship, working first as an accountant at a Fortune 500 company). Use LinkedIn to locate mutual fund finance professionals who might be interested in participating in information interviews about their careers. Join finance clubs in high school and college, and volunteer to manage their finances. Additionally, join student business organizations—such as Junior Achievement (https://jausa.ja.org), DECA (https://www.deca.org), Future Business Leaders of America (https://www.fbla.org), and Business Professionals of America (http://bpa.org) to learn more about the business world and participate in activities that develop your leadership, managerial, and financial management skills. Some organizations—such as DECA—offer business and finance competitions. Finally, check out the following resources to learn more:
- The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com
- ThisWayToCPA: https://www.thiswaytocpa.com
- Mutual Funds For Dummies (For Dummies, 2022)
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