Unleashing Your Potential with Fairygodboss | Edward Jones Careers

Learn more on this episode of Fairygodboss radio hosted by Fairygodboss Diversity Advisor, Aisha Alleyne, as Katie Warchol, an Edward Jones financial advisor, shares advice on how to navigate a career change and recognize your transferrable skills.
00:00 - Meet Aisha Alleyene and Katie Warhol
03:05 - Katie’s Career Path to Financial Advising
07:10 - The Skills to Be a Financial Advisor
08:45 - Katie’s Mentors throughout her Career Reinvention
11:15 - Advice for Women looking to Make a Career Reinvention and Pivot
13:35 - Aspects and Benefits Attracted Katie to Edward Jones
16:57- A Day in the Life of a Financial Advisor
18:27 - Advice for Women Wanting to become a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
20:10 - Q&A: What’s your favorite thing about working at Edward Jones?
20:44 - Q&A: Who has been the most influential women in your life?
20:10 - Q&A: Are there opportunities at Edward Jones for women to educate themselves in finances?
23:17 - Q&A: Katie’s experience at Edward Jones
25:15 - Q&A: What does career trajectory look like at Edward Jones?
26:29 - Q&A: What are some of the strengths women possess that make them strong financial advisors?
28:56 - Q&A: Thoughts on people looking to make a career change late into their career
30:05 - Q&A: How do you suggest marketing yourself in interviews and on your resume without a background in finances?
32:31 - Q&A: What types of licensing is required to become a financial advisor at Edward Jones?
33:50 - Q&A: Are there remote opportunities available?
33:52 - Q&A: Have you struggled as a women in a historically male dominated industry?
36:35 - Q&A: What advice would you give to your younger self?
37:38 - Final Thoughts
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