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“When hiring companies see I have a Bloomberg Market Concept certification, they know I've done my homework and have the skills. This certification is an important asset for any company when hiring a team member, and it put me in a favorable position during my hiring process.” Says Kavan Pandit, MS in Quantitative Finance'22

“For my graduate co-op, I worked in the finance department at CooperCompanies for six months. This experience helped me further develop my financial analysis and reporting skills while establishing a network that will be useful in my future career.” Says Khushbu Dudani, MS in Quantitative Finance'22

“Given the bailout, I don't think there's anything else that people should be worried about,” says John Bai, an associate finance professor at Northeastern. “I think confidence should still be there.”

“For my graduate co-op, I worked as a private equity intern assisting with due diligence. Each day, I connected with investment bankers to source deals. I was included in projects from start to finish. This complete immersion and hands-on learning experience reinforced my desire to work in private equity.” Says Saneel Jhaveri, MS in Quantitative Finance'22

Taking action can prevent financial PTSD from inflation and threats of recession, says Northeastern professor Kristen Lee. But it's a process. Carlos Cuevas, a clinical psychologist, says trauma patients are often reluctant to seek help, while Vincent Muscolino, a lecturer of finance, tries to make learning about budgets fun.

“As an international student whose first language is not English, I've found that the classes here are diverse, judgment-free spaces where everyone can contribute their ideas.” says Andrea Pinto Quiroz, Graduate Certificate in Marketing'22

For many Americans, getting ahead financially can be tricky in present economic conditions. What does all this uncertainty mean for both new and savvy investors? Northeastern's finance experts weigh in.

Rising consumer prices are determined by the invisible hands in an economy—demand and supply, says a Northeastern finance professor.

The Northeastern Blockchain Organization, founded by business administration and computer science-oriented students, plans to explore and share knowledge about blockchain technology's potential.

Through a finance consulting project, students made an impact on local Boston entrepreneurs.