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Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 15:48 | IP Logged  

Being subjective here, but I'm starting in audit this Fall and am not sure what industry to choose (if I"m given the opportunity to choose at all, LOL).  Located in SF, CA.  During my interviews I was asked what industry would I like to be in.  I replied "financial services" since I've been working for a national bank for the past few years and am familiar with the industry, but I'd like to get some perspectives from experienced professionals out there on other industries.  Not sure I want to stay in financial services.  I'm considering consumer markets, real estate/construction, or ICE maybe?  Thanks
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I hope you get some interesting responses. I start in Audit in the fall. I submitted my preferences already but I would love to hear some opinions.

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Hello Familiy guy and Gernerman11,

At least in my part of the world (Asia), Financial services is popular, possibly because it opens up opportunities to work for your client or in the financial industry later on, and this industry has the best pay.

Obviously, things may have changed after the financial crisis...

Would love to hear the thoughts from other members.

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You don't get to choose. They schedule you wherever they need you. Maybe in 5 years you will have a say in it. But not now.
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KEB-

I'm not sure what/where your experience was, but I was given a list of 6 industries and told to rank them by preference. I was told that most get either their first or second choice.

I already made and submitted my selections. I was just interested to hear what others think about the different industries.

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