Maggie Fong

*updated*: Maggie Fong works at Investors Bank and Trust

Maggie Fong is a Custody Fund Accountant with Investors Bank and Trust.

“Part of my job involves calculating daily net values for mutual funds,” says Maggie. “Good communication skills are necessary as we are always contacting brokers and clients. Teamwork is also vital. I work in a group with a lot of interaction everyday. Finally, analytical skills and leadership are important as there are always problems to resolve.”

Maggie joined the undergraduate commerce club while at UTM.

“This gave me ample opportunity to look at different jobs available to a student with a Commerce degree,” she says. “The Alumni Mentorship Program definitely helped me understand what it is like to work full time after graduation.”

Maggie looked for job postings at the Career Centre and attended info sessions and networking events.

“I also utilized resources such as job agents, job fairs advertised in newspapers, and I went to company websites to look for current job postings and posted my resume online. The most important thing is to market your skills, match them to the job, and express your enthusiasm towards the job,” she says.

If she could do anything differently, Maggie says she would have started researching her career options earlier.

“Network with students in upper years or alumni to help you decide what you want to do. Try and get more work experience both in terms of broadening your skill set and getting experience in a related field,” she says.