It doesn’t really matter why you want to go into finance. If you’re seriously considering taking the leap, you already know you’ll need all the help you can get.
Fortunately, despite the industry’s famously competitive reputation, that help is forthcoming. Whether you’re eyeing a plum gig with a private equity firm, eager to make your name as a financial advisor for high-net-worth families, or looking to move markets as a quant, you can draw on the experience of countless individuals who’ve come before you.
Why wait? Here’s what you can do right now to prepare for your future career in finance.