QFA, Insurance Cert, Mortgage cert...what next?

Klingon Hamlet

Hi guys

I want to continue training and gaining more qualifications. I never dreamed of staying in banking but in this unstable economy I think I'm best off sticking with what I've been doing, even just for now. No point trying to switch careers.

Anyways browsing JOBS.ie is a disheartening experience.Most QFA roles involve commission only and again, in these unstable times, with a child, I cannot aford to risk his and my bread and butter for the sake of a new job. So...

Training courses. Anyone have any recommendations? FE1 exams? I don;t know much about them...worth it?

Brokerage...would I have a foot in the door? have never sold a mortgage, forget half the sh1t i learned in the QFA course, but hey, I can relearn:pac:

Basically I'd appreciate any advice regarding training and career paths, thanks!

donegal11

You could try moving into accounting and study with one of the professional qualifications such as the acca/cat or stay within the finance side of things and try the CFA exams.

bills

wouldnt reccomend fe-1 exams. No jobs in law at moment & they expire after 5 years.
I did fe-1s but couldnt get a job- nearly broke my heart. Went on & did QFA then. Loads more exams you can do through QFA or alse look at tax exams etc. - although i imagine these would be a lot tougher.

FernandoTorres

This link might be helpful:

http://www.instbank.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=192

Klingon Hamlet

FernandoTorres wrote: »

This link might be helpful:

http://www.instbank.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=192

Thank you:)Want to get a degree but yowza! the price! Job won't pay towards it, wonder if a grant is possible...?