Fears over potential job security and lack of

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So in the last 3 years I have had 4 jobs

First was a dead end I stayed way to long in and left that 3 years agi
Took a very temporary 10 month uni-private job which lead to the company taking me on
That company folded a few months later
I luckily managed to get an ok paid job where I am now

The jobs only loosely relate to each other and hence I have a fragmented cv which leaves mewwith very few options

I have had to move around for said jobs too as there aren't many I match up to

The job I am in now is a bit of a test by the company to see if it is a viable business strategy and I fear it will not be, I'm also aware that this company will just chop out what doesn't work

I can't afford to loose my job as my partner just doesn't earn enough to even scrape by on just her wage

Atm I have a some spare time due to having no friends due to moving and I'm thinking of doing a paid qualification but am not sure what

Tbh I just want a stable job I can progress in, even if I don't enjoy it, the instability is what is hurting tbh

I have posted job threads before, but this is more related to qualifications


Are there any courses that you guys have done to improve your career that don't take 10 years that make a real difference to careers

I haven't got the luxury of being able to choose something I like really
Strong points being
Problem solving
Numerical tasks
Analytical
Financial understanding
 
Study AAT or ACCA/CIMA if you're good with finance. These can be done with most colleges part time, either night college, weekends, or live online. Employers will typically sponsor you whilst you work so you're essentially getting the qualification for free, so long as you stay with them for a year after the qualification has been obtained (typical example).

The best thing with AAT/CIMA/ACCA is that whilst you learn, you can earn a decent wage and periodically and linearly progress within the company or field.

If you want any further information on these qualifications let me know, and I’ll try and help as much as I can.
 
Cheers for reading guys, it is quite a wall of text

Wingman
That is something I have been thinking a lot about, I will take you up on that offer for some help/advice if that's ok.

My degree is molecular biology but my work experience doesn't really match, ie apart from general skills and attributes you have from a technical science degree I haven't really ever had a job that requires my degree specifically
 
al4x said:
That is something I have been thinking a lot about, I will take you up on that offer for some help/advice if that's ok.
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With your degree in hand I'd jump straight into ACCA or CIMA and bypass AAT entirely.

I am mid way through ACCA and have been in three different finance roles in the last four years, and I've yet to pay a penny for studying.

If you have any questions whatsoever just ask here or send me a message in trust. Either way I'll be happy to help discuss your options or queries.
 
Thats a pretty nice setup really. I always thought it would be nigh on impossible to get in the door without something specifically financial behind you
 
Or if you have a good understanding of finance start with the AAT and you could if you get your head down do it in a year, all 3 levels. I believe it is important to have that grounding, of course this does depend on your experience so far. Having an understanding of finance, and understanding what the ACCA syllabus is actually on about can be very different things :)
 
al4x said:
Thats a pretty nice setup really. I always thought it would be nigh on impossible to get in the door without something specifically financial behind you
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Sign up to all the job hunter sites and agencies sites like Reed and Monster etc. and apply for the finance roles in your area. A lot of finance companies, or companies looking to fill their finance departments, will be looking for a multitude of different skills and abilities, not all are looking for "AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualified".

mollymoo said:
Or if you have a good understanding of finance start with the AAT and you could if you get your head down do it in a year, all 3 levels. I believe it is important to have that grounding, of course this does depend on your experience so far. Having an understanding of finance, and understanding what the ACCA syllabus is actually on about can be very different things :)
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I disagree. The OP already has proven a solid enthusiasm and commitment to study with his current degree. AAT gives you 3 exemptions from ACCA papers (F1, F2 and F3) as seen here, and completing these three modules instead of the 17 AAT exams would be both time saving and give you a sufficient grounding of knowledge.

In hindsight I wish I would have just gone straight to ACCA and completed the Knowledge module and moved straight onto the others but I was poorly advised by my employer and the college. I was somewhat naive, and wasn't thinking for myself at the time. Having said that, the AAT is an exceptional accounting body and the support they offer is truly up to standards.
 
Would it be worth doing aat while at this job off my own back? Just to show some real commitment?
 
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