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Other Career Selection Criteria

Please recognize that this has not been exhaustive. I didn’t touch on the role of an entrepreneur, a merchant at a clothing retailer, an actuary at an insurer, or countless other career paths. Consider this, instead, an introductory framework for how to navigate the various domains and an outline of the more typical career pipelines that appeal to ambitious people interested in business or finance. Take from it what you can and go on to do your own research in the areas that interest you or those that you believe I’ve left unexplored.

Choosing your first job is a big deal and you only get to do it once. While your career may not seem like a huge part of your life as you’re growing up and going through ...

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