Overview of Financial Services
Financial Services is the management of income, expenses, investments, and obligations for individuals, corporations or government entities.
Get details on the salary and job security of these Financial Services careers:
Find out what it takes to land a career in Financial Services
Earn a Degree
To work in the field of Financial Services, it is recommended to have a strong background in business, economics, math or statistics. Majors, minors, and degree information can be found in the George Mason Catalog.
In addition to your degree, certifications can increase your employment options in the field of Financial Services. Here are a few:
Gain Experiences
Employers are expecting candidates to have at least six to twelve months of related experience to be competitive for full-time positions. Gain experience while you are a student at George Mason.
Here are the types of experiences most valued by Financial Services employers, and where to find them:
Externships
- Participate in an externship, a short two-to-five-day glimpse into the world of finance, offered by many financial institutions, such as the Summit hosted by Capital One.
Internships/Jobs
- CFP Career Center
- eFinancial Careers
- Financial Job Bank
- FEI Career Center (Financial Executives International)
- Insurance Career Network
Investing
Consider buying and selling inexpensive assets in platforms such as Robin Hood.
Market Your Skills
It is important for you to be able to clearly communicate the knowledge, skills and experiences you have gained in and outside of the classroom.
Below are top ways to showcase your qualifications to Financial Services employers:
Resume
Interview
Interviewing well is key to standing out with employers in the arts, entertainment, and creative industries—and the best way to build confidence is through practice. Use InterviewPrep, George Mason’s free virtual mock interview tool, to explore industry-specific interview questions and sharpen your responses at your own pace.
- Register for an account at InterviewPrep using your George Mason email.
- Once you're logged in, use the following code to access a curated interview set for this career area: [MVfQ4XNwB3X0]
Career Ready
Career ready George Mason grads have gone on to work for Financial Services employers, such as:
| Booz Allen Hamiliton | Fannie Mae | Freddie Mac | GEICO |
| IFC | Navy Federal Credit Union | Northrop Grumman | Wells Fargo |
Join the Financial Services community
Get involved with academic and professional societies to grow your network while you're still a student.
George Mason Student Organizations
Professional Associations
- National Association of Credit Management (NACM)
- American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)
- Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE)
- Association for Financial Professionals
- Banking Careers (a LinkedIn Group)
- Finance Club (a LinkedIn Group)
- Institute of Management Consultants (IMC)