Career Advice

[talkshowhost]

Hi,

Bit depressed just now and need a change in career direction.

I'm 26 and have a 2:2 degree in Actuarial Maths. Currently I work in London in Insurance after moving from Scotland last year. I took a backwards step (in terms of what I did) to move to London with the idea there would be good career prospects at my current employer (much larger globally). Whilst my company do want me to progress I don't really see much opportunities arising here to progress and I'm not happy in my current team.

I am doing professional insurance exams but this doesn't really interest me. I really want to do an accountancy qualification. Do you think it is too late for me to get on a graduate scheme (the whole recruitment process really does put me off though!).

On the other hand I could finish off my insurance exams and make the most of it - possibly look to working in Lloyds in the future?

Just looking for some thoughts on the matter.

Thanks.

 

[Mr Jack]

No point carrying on with a path you aren't happy on. Try approaching some accountancy firms and see what they say.

 

[bum]

If it's the encouragement you seek for doing the graduate scheme, then I'd say you do it. You never know what will happen.