Looking for some advice: I am 25 and attained my Masters in Managerial Finance last year. Ive been working consistently since 14 and have spent the last 4-5 years in management positions in the hospitality industry and in sales... now that I'm trying to migrate into the Finance industry, I feel as though my Resume is undesirable to companies for positions that are anything but entry level, and I cant take the pay cut- any recommendations?

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Without seeing your resumeand basing this solely on what you shared, you would likely be considered an entry level candidate in the finance industry due to lack of "industry" experience.
Whatever kind of finance experience you have gained, I would absolutely try to pivot your resume to highlight those skills better and really showcase any transferrable skills relative to finance.
If you haven't gained any finance skills in your oast roles, despite having the master's degree, you may have to look at more entry level roles to break into the industry.
If you haven't yet, try working with some staffing agencies. That's how I got my current job! It definitely helps when you have someone advocating for you and who can help get you in front of the hiring manager. They can also help you with your resume.

Good luck in your job search!

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