Is a Hedge Fund Accountant a good job for a graduate?
Okay, two things. One, from what I have seen in today’s economy, at least, accountants are always on demand. It probably doesn’t really matter where you start, in the long run, so long as you acquire the kind of experience IN accounting that a business might need (like being able to do corporate cash flow statements and audits, etc.). Two, a city job! If that is an American city job, take it! You will be set for life at a city job. Good pay, good benefits, good pension and probably good experience. Working for the city, county, state, or federal government generally have some of the most stringent hiring requirements out of all companies you could offer your services to, so if you can get in, do it. It might look good on a resume. By the way, you can also be a: Financial Manager Financial Analyst Personal Financial adviser In addition to being an accountant or auditor. Also, refer to the Labor Department for tips as to what people might be looking for in an accountant, as far as experi