CV for Bachelor in Finance

Hello everyone!

I would like to enroll for a bachelor programme taught in English. The university I am applying for asks me to submit a CV and a motivation letter. I've already drafted my CV and I would be extremely thankful if you could correct some mistakes regarding grammar, spelling, word usage or anything else that could enhance my CV.

I look forward to receiving your advice!

Valerio

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To either found my own business or to be on a managing position in the financial sector after working several years in an industry I am interested in.

EDUCATION
09/2012 – 06/2017 Matura at Vienna Business School *** AUSTRIA (Commercial High School)
· Matura (equivalent to A-level), final mark: 1.0 (equivalent to “A” in all subjects)
· Examination subjects: Mathematics, Accounting and Business Studies, Entrepreneurship & Management, Politics and Law, German, Italian, Thesis (Focus: Marketing)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since 08/2017 Stock Trading at X
· Responsibility: As I am trading with my own money I have to take responsibility for my actions.
· Analytical thinking: To make the right decisions on the stock market I have to identify reasons for certain developments on the stock price.

07/2017 – 03/2018 Paramedic at X
As an alternative to the compulsory military service in Austria I am working as a paramedic for 9 months.
· Working under pressure: Dealing with injuries under time pressure is a crucial part of this job, as every second makes a difference to the outcome of the patient’s health
· Flexible thinking: Due to the nature of the job, I am confronted with different situations on a daily basis. Thus, finding creative solutions is essential for helping the patients appropriately.

07/2015 – 08/2015 Intern at the Commercial Collection Agency “X”
· Negotiation, Communication skills: I had to establish various payment agreements with our customer’s debtors.
· Problem Solving: Debtors were calling and arguing why they couldn’t pay off their debts. Finding reasonable solutions were a major part of my job.

07/2014 – 08/2014 Intern at X
· Teamwork: I was working on high amounts of data about costs and earnings in a group of four at the Controlling Department. Consequently we had to coordinate our proceedings to avoid mix-up.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
09/2015 – 06/2017 Student Tutor at High School
· Offered tutoring lessons for peers in Mathematics, English, Italian, Accounting and Business Studies

09/2016 – 06/2017 Debating Society at High School
· Participated in debating classes 4 hours a week
· Ranked on the 2nd place at the Model UNO discussing about the usage of nuclear weapons.

09/2015 – 02 /2016 Project Leader
· I was the leader of a group of twelve in a successful UNESCO social project for pupils in Kenia.

09/2012 – 06/2014 Class Representative
· For two years in high school I was class representative which provided me with communication and leadership skills amongst colleagues and people of authority.

INTERESTS
Football
· I have been playing competitive football at FK Austria Wien for several years and have been awarded best goalkeeper among all Viennese school teams in 2009. Moreover I got an offer from Bayern Munich to join their football academy.
Fitness
· To cope with stress and to reach my limits I am working out at the fitness center 3-4 times a week with my friends.
Travelling
· I am enthusiastic about meeting people from all over the world, exploring new cities and finding out about other cultures. In fact I attended a two month language course in London in 2016 and spent almost two years in an Italian High School. This enabled me to make friends across the globe!