Chris Russo ⋅ Weehawken , NJ UBS ⋅ 13 years experience

Jamell,
What do you like doing? Your military background and education will open doors, but your interest will be evident to anyone interviewing you. Also, Business Analyst could be just about anything from Project Manager to nothing but spreadsheets all day, so you're going to have to go out and not only look for opportunities, but also figure out what you really want. Then you can focus your search and your resume.

I'd be glad to look at your resume and tell you if any particular positions come to mind.

Best regards,
Chris

russo.christopher.a@gmail.com

Pete Williams ⋅ Melville , NY Travelers ⋅ 25 years experience

If you aren't certain of exactly what industry or sector you want to focus in, don't think of that as a bad thing. Now is the time to explore a variety of options, and you would want to tailor your resume to each type of position, if you understand what I mean. I would be more than willing to review your sample resume, and I would encourage you to consider this an exciting time in your life, where you are able to chart your own destiny. Thanks for your service.

Jamell Culbreath ⋅ Columbus , OH U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 5 years served

Thank all of you for your input and advice. I have been looking into all the suggestions made by you guys. I especially like to thank Mr. Buck and Mr. Russo for reviewing and critquing my resume. I am willing to work my way up the ladder as long as there is room for growth and opportunities. I have been looking nonstop in the Columbus OH area, but some of the jobs you guys mentioned are not available.

FRANCIS TEPEDINO, ESQ. ⋅ San Diego , CA THE CONDOR GROUP ⋅ 30 years experience

If you do not mind starting at or near the bottom, look for a job in Purchasing/Supply Chain. It is a good way to get into a company and the opportunities after gaining some experience in sourcing and negotiations etc. will open up.

Cliff Sullivan ⋅ Largo , FL Internal Revenue Service ⋅ 50 years experience

Have you ever thought about the Internal Revenue Service? There are a lot of good jobs there which would benefit from someone with your experience. Just like the military,Veterans Preference, 30 days vacation, 5 years and 62 = ANOTHER Retirement Check. I did it, you can too! Or another Government Agency of course.
Industry? There are Franchises for Business Coaching, some of my associates have joined Business Brokerages, and Franchise Coaching, there are plenty of Business Coaches around...They would like someone like you too!
Good Luck,
Cliff Sullivan, U.S. Navy (G.I.Bill paid for most of my college)
check out www.score.org, you could "volunteer" your way into a career.

Jamell Culbreath ⋅ Columbus , OH U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 5 years served

Thank you Mr. Buck! I have sent my resume to you for review.

Richard Buck ⋅ Patterson , NY EY ⋅ 25 years experience

Send me your resume. I will review. Also, my company, Capco has a program that might just fit your needs, Associate Talent Program.

Capco, a Consulting Magazine “Best Firms to Work For” 2010, is experiencing positive growth and we are in the midst of identifying and hiring talent for upcoming Associate Talent Program. Our ATP is an intensive two-week developmental training program for entry-level management consultants and technology consultants who typically have 0-3 years of experience, and a strong desire to work in the consulting industry, focusing exclusively on financial services. The program is designed to provide our Associates with a thorough foundation of consulting methodology and client strategy on which to build a future career with Capco.
All Associates start the talent program at the same time to build camaraderie and teamwork, a cornerstone of the Capco culture. In the two weeks, Associates will also develop strong networks and lasting relationships, which prove to be crucial as they begin successful careers in management consulting.
Role Responsibilities
• Assist in the implementation of strategies and integrated solutions to best service our clients’ needs
• Develop an understanding of client strategic direction, issues and project goals
• Conduct structured data gathering, research and analysis, while evaluating controls to provide relevant recommendations for enhancing current operations
• Prepare, facilitate, document and participate in client meetings/workshops
• Develop high quality presentations/reports to effectively communicate project findings
• Participate in development of new market opportunities
• Gain broad experience in key financial services functional and technical areas, e.g., front and middle office operations controls, project management, systems implementation & transformation, IT strategy, trade lifecycle, prime brokerage, hedge fund operations, investment management, portfolio management, product control, securities lending, transaction processing, data management, risk management, compliance, and/or process improvement
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in MIS, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Business, or Financial Engineering preferred
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry and/or management consulting internship experience
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Visio)
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in cross-border/cross-disciplined teams at client site
Preferred Qualifications
• A functional or technical background with a passion to "form the future of finance"
• A highly motivated, innovative team player.
• Strong desire to work in consulting and a deep interest in the financial services industry
• Ability to solve real world problems using efficient and well written algorithms
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, thoughts, and opinions during requirements and design sessions with technology teams
• Capable of participating in workshops with C-level clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to discuss complex ideas and develop project deliverables.
• Ability to think, write and present in a logical and structured way

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Richard Buck
(914) 391-3375 (mobile)
76warrior85@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/ribuck/

john finney ⋅ Palatine , IL Oce ⋅ 20 years experience

I've been in Chicago sales for over 20 years and now consult to help companies sell more, and one thing that helps is doing things different from the norm to separate yourself, like Steve did above...be open minded, what are you good at, would outside sales be possible or would you prefer an office every day? Once inside a company, and proven, you can transfer also, but try to find and target good, growing companies, not easy. Do you have any experience with technology/equip, or software, if so, maybe seek like companies and approach them. Go to web site, research their growth, and find out who their officers are, call 2-5 of them, yes, pick up the phone and ask for 2 minutes (or email them), explain your a vet seeking work, an MBA, and that you have researched their company (do that)...even leave them a voice mail and ask if they can guide you for an interview or if you can send them a resume, you never know, they may be a vet or a kid in services...be different, leverage yourself, aim high, you are marketable, and prepare for a fair amount of failure, don't take it personally, it's all part of the deal. Good luck, you'll be fine, have confidence, be positive.

Steve Minney ⋅ Cypress , TX Hewlett Packard ⋅ 13 years experience

It sounds hokey, but one that helped me determine my direction out of college was to put on a suit and walk the office buildings downtown. The goal is not to find a job, but to find out what people really do in their job.
I used the Chamber of Commerce directory from the library to set up a couple of appointments in advance, hours apart, and used the time in between to cold call on businesses I was interested in. I made clear that I was not looking for a job, but information about what they did there.
An offer to buy someone a cup of coffee in return for them telling you about their job worked wonders. It worked for me and a few people I suggested it to found it helpful.