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 Info broker / financial research careers?
Author:Kate Roberts
Date:Wednesday, 19th Oct 2005 16:39
Views:3,386 (excluding Digests and RSS feeds)
Category:Company, Industry, Country and Product Research
URL:http://www.freepint.com/go/b34907

Hi, I’ve just completed my MA in information studies and am thinking about my future career. My main motivation is that I want to avoid a 9-5 office job! I work best on my own with plenty of autonomy.

Information brokering really appeals to me, but I would need to build up a) experience with all the various databases, and b) more confidence, so I intend to register with some temping agencies to find other work first.

I see there are a few information brokers on these boards and would really appreciate their advice. What kind of roles should I be looking for? Should I choose a specialism, like law or business, and try to get work in these sectors?

From looking at job listings, I also like the sound of financial research – partly because it’s often part-time or evening work, which suits me; and partly, I’ll be honest, for the salary! Are there any people here who have done this kind of work? What personal qualities do you need, and what’s it like?

Thankyou very much

Kate

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• Info broker / financial research careers?
Hi, I’ve just completed my MA in information studies and am thinking about my future career. My main motivation is ...
Kate Roberts 19/10/05 16:39 34907
  • Re: Info broker / financial research careers?
Most information brokers gain experience in a work setting before starting out as independent businesses. I worked in libraries ...
Amelia Kassel 20/10/05 15:38 34955
    • Re: Info broker / financial research careers?
I want to add that my session at the Online Information conference may be of interest: Alternative and Non-traditional ...
Amelia Kassel 20/10/05 16:16 34959
  • Re: Info broker / financial research careers?
Kate As well as - as I always say - looking through the back postings on FreePint, it's worth talking to ...
Diana Nutting 20/10/05 09:47 34938