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I'm an Account Manager in Financial Services - in what other sectors can I use my skills?

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By Anonymous

I've had a successful career in Financial Services but now with the recession I'm being made redundant. I enjoy my role and ideally would find another similar job but this seems impossible in the current climate. Should I leave this sector altogether and if so what other sectors might offer similar roles?

ShiftDoctor answer

By Helen Slingsby

As you are an account manager presumably you are good at managing relationships and dealing with people so ask yourself what sectors are growing and need someone of your calibre. Is it worth looking at the energy and energy conservation domain perhaps?

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