[quote=richkid111]

Two weeks back, I was contacted by a recruiter regarding MSSB FA position. So, after a phone interview with this person I submitted the online application.

I was told that I should receive a e-mail with links to assessment exams. It’s been over a week, and I haven’t received any kind of response from MSSB. Turns out, according to the recruiter, they are thinking over my application because I lack 5 years of work experience.



I’m fairly young. I have 2 years of investment banking experience after college, but FA is what I really wanted to do for a very long time. I have an entrepreneurship experience; I have my own small, part-time business that involves extensive sales. I am active in my local community with leadership positions.



Would they really reject me because I lack 5 years of work experience? I have a compelling business plan ready and even a letter of recommendation from another former financial advisor. It will be a real shame if they reject my application even before they get to see these and interview me in person.



Should I contact the branch manager directly - send him my resume, business plan, letter of rec. and then call him up? I figure that will at least demonstrate my assertiveness. [/quote]



go back to grad school