I have a good job (I make six figures) but I do not like what I do. I work in IB and I provide assistance to FAs. I am a registered CA (series 7/66) but I do not do anything with my licenses. I also have a bachelors in business and MBA. I already spoke to management of wanting to move up and they just told me there are no open positions. I’ve also applied to different jobs but I can’t get an offer. I am very smart and hard working. I do not understand what is happening...what would you guys do?

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Hmm maybe interview coaching/prep may help you feel more confident?

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Definitely. Thank you! I will look into this.

When I am doing interviews I am not confident because of my accent (I am not from US) and I think this might be the reason why I cannot get an offer. I am also applying to jobs that match my experience and studies. I have 3 yrs of experience in IB, 2 yrs in marketing/sales and 1 yr in HR. I am 26 yrs old.

Have you considered back-office or ops positions. I know a lot of the big banks and investment firms require a Series 7 to land some of those roles, and they pay quite well. Opportunity to move up into management as well. Might be one option to look into.

I have looked into ops/ back-office but they do not pay well unfortunately. I am definitely looking to move into management if the opportunity is given.

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