Shell Graduate program

A little curious what do they look for in a trader and the typical work hours as well.

I'm from engineering background working in an industry related to O&G.

Why do so many clowns here think they can just get into the commodities/trading line so easily, not to mention SIETCO?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why do so many clowns here think they can just get into the commodities/trading line so easily, not to mention SIETCO?

are you referring to TDP or the grad programme?

also what gave you the impression they thought it was easy?

Evident from the replies that they don't really know what they're signing up for.

If you want to be a trader then dont be too concerned about the hours. Hours are demanding for them and it takes alot to be one.I know because I work with them on a daily basis. And it is not easy to get into the company, not to mention grad program or TDP. You need a bit of everything to differentiate yourself from the pool of candidates. For myself, I got in but I am not the most qualified person. So just be yourself and not fake the selection.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why do so many clowns here think they can just get into the commodities/trading line so easily, not to mention SIETCO?

Because most of them have no idea what sort of competition and caliber of talent they are facing. To them it's just sign up, ask for help online and try their luck if can get an interview.

Besides traders, other common jobs that attract a lot of unqualified applicants are investment banking and asset management. I don't think anyone in these jobs will post online to share the workings of the industry (too busy entertaining clients and making their millions), so you get a lot of impersonators and/or people working in support functions close to these top jobs try to act like insider spreading a lot of half right half wrong "tips".

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Because most of them have no idea what sort of competition and caliber of talent they are facing. To them it's just sign up, ask for help online and try their luck if can get an interview.

Besides traders, other common jobs that attract a lot of unqualified applicants are investment banking and asset management. I don't think anyone in these jobs will post online to share the workings of the industry (too busy entertaining clients and making their millions), so you get a lot of impersonators and/or people working in support functions close to these top jobs try to act like insider spreading a lot of half right half wrong "tips".

Except that IB and asset management etc etc have very clearly stipulated requirements? For example at least a 2:1 from a reputable university.

The issue with the TDP is that its requirements are very vague (perhaps intentionally so?)... so we get a bunch of applicants from commercial side of things / engineering and whatnot.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If you want to be a trader then dont be too concerned about the hours. Hours are demanding for them and it takes alot to be one.I know because I work with them on a daily basis. And it is not easy to get into the company, not to mention grad program or TDP. You need a bit of everything to differentiate yourself from the pool of candidates. For myself, I got in but I am not the most qualified person. So just be yourself and not fake the selection.

"Just be yourself and not fake the selection" <-- what kind of lame ass advice is this? you might as well have said that you like to eat jelly donuts.

I question how you got into the TGP with such lame ass trite thinking.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

"Just be yourself and not fake the selection" <-- what kind of lame ass advice is this? you might as well have said that you like to eat jelly donuts.

I question how you got into the TGP with such lame ass trite thinking.

You can question all you want. I am just lucky. Sometimes you dont need to know alot. Eating jelly donuts can be a joy in itself.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You can question all you want. I am just lucky. Sometimes you dont need to know alot. Eating jelly donuts can be a joy in itself.

lol nice nice.