FinancePortfolio: Operational Finance Projects for Indian BBA Freshers

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Your resume has a lot more flair and is really well laid out in comparison to the flood of new candidates that come through- it comes off looking quite natural, and yet still focused. Clearly you've shown some grounding experience that isn't stretched too far in this regard. In most other resumes I receive there is a bunch of noise; Yours stands out as having breathing space. And at times like this, there are few things as effective as small touches to help make an experience seem more grounded. It makes a difference, quite honestly. You've already got: internship experience Finance related projects Exposure to Tableau Okay bullet formatting The issue isn't a weak profile; The problem is: The path for entry-level finance has grown increasingly competitive, especially for those with a BBA as a fresh graduate, with many companies preferring candidates with prior experience, MBA tier-1 profile, CA/CFA pursuing candidate, for candidates who are more senior. Some blunt truth about your CV: Your projects seem a bit too classroom based, it needs to be re framed so that it sounds like it has more hands-on experience. All hired managers look at thousands of job application for roles with the following: dashboard preparation ratio analysis forecasting projects Instead you need to start by working on one task which sounds more like the actual job. A slight shift towards practical application would work wonder; It is always easier to start by understanding the basic framework of what one is working on, choose an activity based on the daily operation of companies. This makes learning easier. The actual work I need to be done here would be something like: GST reconciliation project An actual company's annual report analysis Financial modelling project Working on SQL and analysis of finance data set Working capital analysis of listed company Now, your CV resembles that of a junior analytical member rather than a candidate who can perform operational finance functions. It's perfectly fine – but now it's time to choose what is more fitting. Core finance FP&A business analytics operations finance accounting investment research You seem to be all over the place and lack specificity. This is one thing that is more crucial than anything else in my eyes: SQL + Advanced Excel + Financial Modelling combination. This combination works better than having a wide set of credentials. SQL has a particular advantage over everything else, it's a skills most candidates don't take the initiative to work with but soon realize the importance of it later on, Don't go overboard with certifications: When it comes to CV, most hiring managers look for practical projects, internship, communication, Excel/SQL knowledge rather than fifteen coursera courses. There is one aspect that is missing: Strong CV positioning. Your CV says: I study finance. And it should say: I can perform finance/business functions. This is important. Keep market conditions in mind: They can change in an instant. There are many candidates who don't succeed even with a strong CV, silence is a common experience after application. It doesn't mean the current profile doesn't have promise: These would be my primary goals over the next three to four months: Advanced Excel SQL Financial modelling One strong practical project LinkedIn Networking Regular application The nature of jobs being hired for, now focuses on candidates with finance knowledge backed by SQL and Excel. They might even not ask you to use BI or Tableau for entry level roles, but they are sure to expect candidates who have good spread sheet and SQL knowledge. Entry level roles would start multiplying with an SQL backed with Excel. BI and Tableau comes in later stages of career. This is the last point: most new professionals struggle when starting off some may quickly secure positions but it can be delayed from there on as the journey towards career path rarely linear.

Your resume has a lot more flair and is really well laid out in comparison to the flood of new candidates that come through- it comes off looking quite natural, and yet still focused. Clearly you've shown some grounding experience that isn't stretched too far in this regard. In most other resumes I receive there is a bunch of noise; Yours stands out as having breathing space. And at times like this, there are few things as effective as small touches to help make an experience seem more grounded. It makes a difference, quite honestly. You've already got: internship experience Finance related projects Exposure to Tableau Okay bullet formatting The issue isn't a weak profile; The problem is: The path for entry-level finance has grown increasingly competitive, especially for those with a BBA as a fresh graduate, with many companies preferring candidates with prior experience, MBA tier-1 profile, CA/CFA pursuing candidate, for candidates who are more senior. Some blunt truth about your CV: Your projects seem a bit too classroom based, it needs to be re framed so that it sounds like it has more hands-on experience. All hired managers look at thousands of job application for roles with the following: dashboard preparation ratio analysis forecasting projects Instead you need to start by working on one task which sounds more like the actual job. A slight shift towards practical application would work wonder; It is always easier to start by understanding the basic framework of what one is working on, choose an activity based on the daily operation of companies. This makes learning easier. The actual work I need to be done here would be something like: GST reconciliation project An actual company's annual report analysis Financial modelling project Working on SQL and analysis of finance data set Working capital analysis of listed company Now, your CV resembles that of a junior analytical member rather than a candidate who can perform operational finance functions. It's perfectly fine – but now it's time to choose what is more fitting. Core finance FP&A business analytics operations finance accounting investment research You seem to be all over the place and lack specificity. This is one thing that is more crucial than anything else in my eyes: SQL + Advanced Excel + Financial Modelling combination. This combination works better than having a wide set of credentials. SQL has a particular advantage over everything else, it's a skills most candidates don't take the initiative to work with but soon realize the importance of it later on, Don't go overboard with certifications: When it comes to CV, most hiring managers look for practical projects, internship, communication, Excel/SQL knowledge rather than fifteen coursera courses. There is one aspect that is missing: Strong CV positioning. Your CV says: I study finance. And it should say: I can perform finance/business functions. This is important. Keep market conditions in mind: They can change in an instant. There are many candidates who don't succeed even with a strong CV, silence is a common experience after application. It doesn't mean the current profile doesn't have promise: These would be my primary goals over the next three to four months: Advanced Excel SQL Financial modelling One strong practical project LinkedIn Networking Regular application The nature of jobs being hired for, now focuses on candidates with finance knowledge backed by SQL and Excel. They might even not ask you to use BI or Tableau for entry level roles, but they are sure to expect candidates who have good spread sheet and SQL knowledge. Entry level roles would start multiplying with an SQL backed with Excel. BI and Tableau comes in later stages of career. This is the last point: most new professionals struggle when starting off some may quickly secure positions but it can be delayed from there on as the journey towards career path rarely linear.