Preface

To achieve my goal of getting new experiences in a role which allows me to grow while completing the CFA I want to leverage my past experiences and my education. So far recruiters and others have described my experiences as niche, which I previously considered a selling point but it’s proving a challenge. I have a broader set of skills than the niche label would suggest. This is a result of getting the opportunity to learn and contribute in a fast paced and demand environment and pursuing further education for my interests and future opportunities, not the roles I found myself at that particular time. I can’t expect an Australian employer to take my word for it, so I’ve tried to convey this by applying myself to research briefs for jobs that are of particular interest to me. I’ll have to work harder to be hired.