marilyn22

I will graduate in December with a degree in finance, and have just been offered a six months coop with a major company. The coop is in supply chain which would take me off of my path to a career in finance.

This is my first job offer and I must decide within a few days. Should I take this offer, which may also lead to a two-year rotation in supply chain, or should I hold off in hopes of obtaining a job in finance. My concern is that I would pass up this offer and end up with nothing when I graduate.

I know that ultimately I will have to make the decision, but it is always good to hear thoughts from others.

Thanks,

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DontPanic1

This happens a lot and is always a toughie.

I don't really know anything about finance , but I think you should evaluate your chances of getting the kind of offer you want - Are you actively working it? do you see any specific possibilities out there? have contacts? Is the offer in and of itself distasteful in one or more ways other than not being the field you wanted?

My d is in a similar situation right now, and she is planning to take the job. If something 'better' comes up in the next few years, she can always go for it then. She feels that with the first experience under her belt, she would be better positioned for it if and when it happens. And anyway, she may actually want to stay!

BigMike3541

One thing worth keeping in mind (and note that I don't know what part of finance you are specifically interested in) but the finance industry as a whole tends to be an at least relatively difficult one to break into (say for example, investment banking). So if you do take the supply chain co-op/possible 2 year rotation, I wouldn't be too surprised if you have to go to grad school (MBA, Masters in finance engineering/math/etc) in order to get back into finance.