Do you think I could get an entry level job with a Venture Capital Firm?
Posted by admin on 22 Aug 2008 11:45 pm. Filed under Investing.
Carson W asked:
I plan to go to UVA and get a degree. What degree should I get for venture capital? (economics, undergrad business, or finance?) I think one of my strongest suits is my international capability. I know English, French, and Chinese fluently, and have passable Spanish, Arabic, and Hindi. Where could I get an entry level job, how much will it pay, how fast does it promote, and what is the possibility I could actually get one? Thanks for any help.
I plan to go to UVA and get a degree. What degree should I get for venture capital? (economics, undergrad business, or finance?) I think one of my strongest suits is my international capability. I know English, French, and Chinese fluently, and have passable Spanish, Arabic, and Hindi. Where could I get an entry level job, how much will it pay, how fast does it promote, and what is the possibility I could actually get one? Thanks for any help.
On August 26th, 2008 at 7:48 am
You can do anything You want to do as long as You just Try!
On August 28th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Yes, absolutely.
Finance, economics, and accounting will all work.
Depending upon your interest and abilities, other majors may have appeal.
Keep in mind that connections and networking matter as much as or more than the degree and GPA. Use your time wisely at UVA. You have excellent opportunities to connect with and impress (1) alumnae, (2) professors, (3) administrative personnel, and (4) other students. Seek everything that interests you while in college and when something strikes you that (1) you like and (2) you are good at, milk the connections to the nth degree.
The best opportunities (and jobs) will always come from your network — the better the network…
On August 28th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
You will need an MBA from a good school and to be active in some form of investing club or doing entrepreneurial activities (like starting your own company). Most Venture Capital firms hire former consultants from big name firms. An MBA is a must though.