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Here are some to become a financial analyst and grow your career in Finance
Certification and skills
As is the case with any job, the aspirant must know his craft. One must have at least a Bachelors degree preferably in a finance-related major, such as accounting or economics. Furthermore, it has become nearly compulsory that the aspirant has a certification in any one of- CFP CFA (most popular), CFS, CIMA, or the CLU courses though MBA may fill the requirement of these certifications in many cases. Apart from this, the aspirant should have solid analytical, valuation, marketing and communication skills and anin-depth understanding of companies. Expand your reach
Networking forms the roots of the financial world and therefore is one of the most important elements required to break into an industry. Networking can provide an analyst with a better assessment of a company and exposure to opportunities. Follow current events
As an analyst works on data- past and present, the aspirant should keep himself fresh on the present scenario of markets, investment banks. One can simply read/watch the business news regularly and keep notes. Start and Maintain a Financial Blog
A simple blog on WordPress, Medium can serve this purpose. One can use platforms like SeekingAlfa to publish their research on the markets. These articles may be added as achievements on the resume and can make great discussion points in financial analyst interviews. Use a trading simulator
One can gain such practical intellect by using trading simulators such as wall street survivor or how the market works. Gain Experience from internships
Even when the internship is unpaid, the experience gained in such field work is invaluable. One can seek his/her university career advisors for such opportunities.