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| 09-07-2015 08:23 AM | ||
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although i have studied various profitable trading strategies and read finance journal articles, it's still very difficult for me to get an entry-level assistant job. my guess is that HR gets a ton of resumes daily, so they can be super picky. working in BO does not give you the skills to go to MO. But skills in MO is highly valued. Anyway, I view it as a good thing. Trading is getting increasingly difficult because of algo traders, returns are getting smaller, and the risk of getting fired is higher. but doing trader support is much stable with less risk. |
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| 09-07-2015 02:09 AM | ||
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Get off the forums and start talking to people out there. With your grads/qualifications, you're not gonna get anywhere near interviews. The best you can do is to start meeting people in the industry and somehow manage to convince them that you're worth giving it a shot. That being said, don't be an jackass and meet people with the agenda of getting a trading position. |
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| 08-07-2015 02:54 PM | ||
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As somebody who's currently in banking (i don't work in the FO but i work at the legal & regulatory side often work closely with the FO guys including traders / dealers), based on what you described vaguely i can tell u right now, with your current credentials, you do not stand a chance of entering the game... U might wanna build up yr experience somewhere first, somewhere that has transferable skill sets and knowledge over to as a trading asst. Coupled with the right time and luck, who knows what may hpn in the future? I believe in luck. But even with right amount of "luck", you need to have the skills to back you up. B4 u apply something, ask yourself what can you offer to the counterparty? You think being a hardworking, down to earth and humble fella would impress the interviewers? I tell u, even the nicest people in banking can become a total jackass when comes to selecting candidates for interviewing.As of the situation now, very likely your CV would be immediately filtered off and deleted by the HR's screening system. This doesnt jus apply to banks, but practically most big companies out there. Good luck to you. |
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| 08-07-2015 12:46 PM | ||
| Unregistered | sometimes i really dun know what these youngsters are thinking... they go study/pay for some pt deg in pte uni then expect to just google online to apply & get jobs that pay a few hundred k a year!?!? | |
| 08-07-2015 09:24 AM | ||
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| 08-07-2015 12:18 AM | ||
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If you really want it bad enough, I suggest you find and talk to real traders what the whole game is about. The harsh truth is, if you have to ask how or where, you probably don't want it bad enough. And sometimes, in life, as in trading, you just need that little bit of luck, of being in the right place at the right time to score the big win. |
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| 08-07-2015 12:05 AM | ||
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| 07-07-2015 11:17 PM | ||
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hi i have done plenty of research and im just trying to enter entry role which i cant even find online. all assistant/junior position needs 2 years exp or so i need some advice where can i start up from etc thanks |
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| 07-07-2015 05:40 PM | ||
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If you are really that interested or passionate about those jobs you wouldnt be here posting in this forum in the first place |
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| 07-07-2015 11:13 AM | ||
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