4 corporate interviews in the next week...Seeking advice

[eaglesfan371]

Have 4 corporate interviews coming up...thoughts on which sounds the most promising or would look best to gain experience in?
Notes about me:
-Looking to hopefully move to EU or another international location in 5 years or less (single, no partner, no kids)
-My lease ends in April so relocating is not an issue

The four roles (from least attractive to most attractive):

1. FP&A Analyst (not for profit, least attractive)
Pros:
-Large organization
-Ability to gather experience in big data and analytics
-International offices
Cons:
-Not for profit company
-Low salary (60k + 15% possible bonus)
-Lack of upward movement

2. Financial Support Specialist (government contracting)
Pros:
-Publicly owned, stock traded, largest corporate company of the four
-Over $10B in revenue last year
-Offices with finance jobs in pretty much every major US city and country
-A lot of possible promotion from within
Cons:
-5-15% admin work (setting up presentations, booking trips, assistant work)
-not a full financial analyst role like the other opportunities
-65k salary (unknown on bonus)
-Will need to move or face 1+ hour commute



3. Financial Analyst (media)
Pros:
-Over 1B in revenue last year
-Under 45 min commute via metro to current location
-70 to 80k salary (unknown on bonus) - highest base salary of 4
-Very well known
Cons:
-Private company
-No international presence


4. Financial Analyst (energy, most attractive before interviews)
Pros:
-Over 1B in revenue last year
-Industry is in energy which is where my previous experience has been
-International firm with offices in many countries
Cons:
-Would need to relocate or face 1.5+ hour commute
-Company in the highest cost of living area of my city
-Unknown compensation
-Not publicly traded

[stevex]

A. If you can, go for the one with the shortest commute. I’m telling you, long commutes are soul crushing and you don’t want to do shit after a day of work with an added long commute.
B. It looks like you already did your homework but when you interview, ask as many questions as you can. They like that.
C. Don’t worry about upward movement as much as being able to do work that’s not in your day to day routine. The company that let’s you diversify your duties is the one you want to be with because you can apply to other companies in a couple of years for that upward movement.

[eaglesfan371]

A. If you can, go for the one with the shortest commute. I’m telling you, long commutes are soul crushing and you don’t want to do shit after a day of work with an added long commute.
B. It looks like you already did your homework but when you interview, ask as many questions as you can. They like that.
C. Don’t worry about upward movement as much as being able to do work that’s not in your day to day routine. The company that let’s you diversify your duties is the one you want to be with because you can apply to other companies in a couple of years for that upward movement.

My lease ends next month so I'm open to moving but agree with you, if I had just signed a lease, shortest commute would easily win.

[MC PICKS]

Three

[DOM_Toretto]

In my opinion, definitely interview for both 3 & 4, show interest in both, but ask both for compensation details and ask if they’re flexible. When you get multiple offers, you hold the leverage.

[DOM_Toretto]

Also:

1) 1 hour commute isn’t bad, I’ve had that my whole life

2) good luck & have fun!

[eaglesfan371]

In my opinion, definitely interview for both 3 & 4, show interest in both, but ask both for compensation details and ask if they’re flexible. When you get multiple offers, you hold the leverage.

I'm interviewing with all 4 in the hopes I get multiple offers because yes, then I can negotiate salary hopefully.

Thank you! I'm really excited for the next week. At my last job I created a model and a few other things that helped the company run more efficiently. The C Suite and directors of the company were presented the model and very appreciative of it. I created the model in my free time and printed out copies of it to share at my interviews. I have researched a good amount about each company as well.

[pilebuck13]

Do not be a snowflake here. You wanna make good money you work in the city. You wanna keep your money you commute out of the city. Just life bud. I’ll commute on average sometimes 2-3 hours or so, you become numb to it. Get a good coffee mug and sip some beer.

[unlearn]

You're seeking advice from broke degenerates who havent worked in years. I'd probably try reddit or somewhere where people have jobs

[eaglesfan371]

You're seeking advice from broke degenerates who havent worked in years. I'd probably try reddit or somewhere where people have jobs

I initially thought the forum was like that but there are several who are very successful in their careers and I hope to hear their responses on here. Its a very bipolar community, the successful and the complete opposite, degenerates.

Reddit is a crapshoot. So many posts often overlooked with no comments.

[pilebuck13]

You're seeking advice from broke degenerates who havent worked in years. I'd probably try reddit or somewhere where people have jobs

Hey wise guy who the fuk you calling broke?

Hope nobody in this thread. Don’t be a idiot here. There are many successful degenerate gamblers here.

[eaglesfan371]

Interview with company #2 this morning. Here we go.

[jjgold]

I got fired at least 9 times you mother fukker

DO you want my advice???

[The General]

I recommend Govt contract work. Unlimited ability to skim income on contracts. If the job supplies happinesss, you will be set. Hopefully you catch a position where you don't need to wake up till 9 AM but you're so happy that you get up at 4 AM. Best of luck.

[Big Bear]

Good luck bro

[Big Bear]

I initially thought the forum was like that but there are several who are very successful in their careers and I hope to hear their responses on here. Its a very bipolar community, the successful and the complete opposite, degenerates.

Reddit is a crapshoot. So many posts often overlooked with no comments.

Yeah I agree with you. There are good people at SBR.

[eaglesfan371]

I recommend Govt contract work. Unlimited ability to skim income on contracts. If the job supplies happinesss, you will be set. Hopefully you catch a position where you don't need to wake up till 9 AM but you're so happy that you get up at 4 AM. Best of luck.

If your first thought about role is how you can skim money, you should probably take several classes on ethics.

[mrpapageorgio]

I agree commute should be one of the largest factors to avoid burnout and hating your job within 3 months. Anything under an hour is what I would look for. Nothing worse than having to be stuck in traffic for 2 hours each way.

I'm curious why you're adding points on a publicly traded company vs a private company. Are you looking to get stock as part of the compensation package or participate in a ESOP? I would personally care more about the salary/health benefits than public vs private company. Plus you're guaranteed to have to deal with the corporate culture in a public company where private companies may have different attitudes (granted, some people don't mind it compared to others).

[eaglesfan371]

I agree commute should be one of the largest factors to avoid burnout and hating your job within 3 months. Anything under an hour is what I would look for. Nothing worse than having to be stuck in traffic for 2 hours each way.

I'm curious why you're adding points on a publicly traded company vs a private company. Are you looking to get stock as part of the compensation package or participate in a ESOP? I would personally care more about the salary/health benefits than public vs private company. Plus you're guaranteed to have to deal with the corporate culture in a public company where private companies may have different attitudes (granted, some people don't mind it compared to others).

Corporate finance experience is a lot better than private experience on a resume for future opportunities. Agree on the commute factor hence why I will consider the cost living near the work location for each.

First interview went great. The recruiter from the agency was a bit too headstrong, hoping I would commit if given an offer today, also a lower offer than the others. Told her respectfully, I don't know, said it was top 2 I'm considering and that I want to complete my other interviews first. Obviously would not say that to the employer.

[mngambler]

always take the money...and what kind of position has 'analyst' in the title and only pays 60k a year? lol I made that building swimming pools for a couple years right after college

[Big Bear]

Try to be a little bit cocky in the interviews

you want to appear like you have a chip on your shoulder like you don’t take shit from anybody

Shoulders back , Head up, walk with a bounce

Firm handshake

def don’t give’em the dead fish

if they ask if you want coffee or water say BOTH

and never apologize, it makes you look poor

[HockeyRocks]

If you have any sales experience at all, try that. Something with residual income? Become your own boss..

[eaglesfan371]

If you have any sales experience at all, try that. Something with residual income? Become your own boss..

Personally did not enjoy sales when I worked briefly as an MLO for a mortgage company. I spent 5 years obtaining finance and accounting degrees, I want to use what I learned, especially in finance.

[Slurry Pumper]

I look for flex time or remote location working so I can work at the bar so long as they have Wi-Fi and really who doesn't have Wi-Fi nowadaze. Look to see how the office is run,you don't want a crappy environment. Check out the cars in the parking area, Mercedes, BMW, Audi,or other upscale cars are good. Toyota Yaris, multiple minivans bad.

[Booya711]

Get a career that involves travel....travel for free and save cash..

i could already be retired but would be bored

[Big Bear]

If you have any sales experience at all, try that. Something with residual income? Become your own boss..

You make that sound good.

could you give a few examples?

who gives residuals?

[HockeyRocks]

You make that sound good.

could you give a few examples?

who gives residuals?

Most insurance companies pay a commission when a sale is made, then a residual commission or some call a renewel if that policy is still in force the 2nd year, the 3rd year and so on..Those residuals tend to be a small percentage of the first year comm.

A good example is residual income you can earn from selling Medicare Supplements or Medicare Advantage Plans in particular. Enrolling Medicare recipients into Advantage plans with companies like United HealthCare, Aetna, BCBS, Aetna and many others can become very lucrative over time once you accumulate your client base and keep them by servicing them properly from year to year.....An example..500 members can earn you as much as 100K income a year by itself....

[eaglesfan371]

Interview with #2 was amazing. Final round interview already set and told I’m top candidate.

Interview with #4 went awful. Manager was very timid and realized this role has no exposure to really anyone else. Basically sit there quiet all day, no team interaction.

As someone very extroverted and outgoing I just don’t think #4 is a good workplace that I would enjoy unfortunately. I’m excited for #2 if they can get their salary offer to be competitive (65k or more).