Although the economic downturn had a severely negative impact on the financial sector, new research suggests that individuals who have completed MBA programs may soon find a great deal of job opportunities in this field.
According to a new survey from the AnEx Advantage Training and Associate Program, a total of 74 percent of responding companies said that they expect the financial industry to increase hiring over the next year. Furthermore, approximately 23 percent of those surveyed said that they plan to hire within the next six months.
Experts suggest that job seekers who have kept their financial skills sharp in an MBA program in addition to gaining real-world experience will have the most favorable prospects in this field.
“The student that takes advantage of this [economic] downtime to do [an MBA] program...or sharpen some other skills that they can use down the road is going to lead them to the door of the job they seek,” said Paul Pignataro, founder of AnEx Advantage.
These individuals can improve their chances of landing a high-paying career by taking finance courses or participating in an internship program.
