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Finance Careers

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The Best Finance Networkers Aren't Closing Deals; They’re Opening Doors
There is a specific type of person we’ve all met at industry events. They’re the "closer." Within three minutes of meeting you, they’ve pitched their fund, asked for a warm intro to your MD, and handed you a business card. It feels like being a line item on a spreadsheet. But look at the most respected people in your firm.…
How do I network in finance without being transactional?
Walking into a crowded networking mixer or logging into a virtual meet-up doesn't have to feel daunting. In finance, it's easy to mistake networking for a frantic trading floor where people just swap resumes looking for an immediate return on investment. But here's something we tend to forget: The most powerful networks…
How Do I Do a Mid-Year Career Check-In in Finance?
Evaluating your progress in a fast-moving industry like corporate finance, wealth management, or business can feel overwhelming when you are focused on daily deadlines. If you want to know if you are still on track, a structured mid-year review is essential. You will learn how to spot hidden opportunities and realign your…
📆 Finance Networking Event - July 23rd via Zoom!
💼 Looking to expand your finance network? Whether you are a seasoned finance professional, a student breaking into the industry, or somewhere in between—this is for you. Join us for a casual, no-pressure virtual meetup to chat about industry trends, share career tips, and build meaningful connections with like-minded…

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Poll: What's your biggest career development challenge right now?
As you are navigating the world of Finance careers, what is your biggest challenge right now? The Kaplan Community Team would love to know so we can help! Take our poll below.
🎉 Welcome to your new Finance Career Community!🎉
The Kaplan Community Team is thrilled you are here in our Finance Career Community. Glad to see you exploring! Have questions after you see what’s new? Reply below and we will be happy to help. What happens here? Let’s take a look. This community will have resources including a knowledge base, career spotlights, and…
📆 Finance Networking Event - July 23rd via Zoom!
💼 Looking to expand your finance network? Whether you are a seasoned finance professional, a student breaking into the industry, or somewhere in between—this is for you. Join us for a casual, no-pressure virtual meetup to chat about industry trends, share career tips, and build meaningful connections with like-minded…
What is one career goal you are actively working toward in the second half of this year?
We are officially halfway through the year. If you’re looking at the career goals you set back in January and realizing they got completely buried under daily fire drills and closing cycles... you're definitely not alone. It’s so easy to put your own growth on autopilot when the daily workload takes over. But real progress…
How Do I Do a Mid-Year Career Check-In in Finance?
Evaluating your progress in a fast-moving industry like corporate finance, wealth management, or business can feel overwhelming when you are focused on daily deadlines. If you want to know if you are still on track, a structured mid-year review is essential. You will learn how to spot hidden opportunities and realign your…
When it comes to networking, what actually holds you back?
How do I network in finance without being transactional?
Walking into a crowded networking mixer or logging into a virtual meet-up doesn't have to feel daunting. In finance, it's easy to mistake networking for a frantic trading floor where people just swap resumes looking for an immediate return on investment. But here's something we tend to forget: The most powerful networks…
📅 Check out our July Finance Events!
Kaplan Community Grounds for Growth Meetup July 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET | REGISTER HERE Your Career Path: Explore a Master's in Personal Financial Planning July 9 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET | REGISTER HERE Strategic Career Paths: The MSFA Degree for Pre- & Post-CFA Candidates July 16 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET | REGISTER HERE Connect:…
🎥 Finance Personal Branding: Trust Drops When Your Brand Stops Feeling Human
If Your Clients Cannot Feel You Online, They Are Not Handing You Their Future How Finance Professionals Are Accidentally Losing Trust with AI-Polished Brands I had coffee with a friend recently who had been building out his entire professional presence. New website. New service pages. New copy. Everything looked sharp,…
Do you stay in touch with your school peers?
Your Alumni Network is Your Secret Financial Career Asset We often talk about "who you know" in terms of getting that first foot in the door, but in the world of Finance, your network is an appreciating asset. In the comments, share ways you keep in touch with your school peers and how it's benefited you in your career so…