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First jobs in trading? Please advise.

What are the best places to start a career in trading?

I know Goldman and some other BBs get a lot of press, but what about buyside firms? What about energy companies? I suppose most people get to high-quality trading hedge funds after a BB stint, but what other paths are well-regarded (if any)?

What's the consensus on energy trading jobs at Chevron or BP? I noticed John Arnold, of Centaurus, is an ex-Enron energy trader.

Thanks for any insight.

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what is your actual question? Trust me that John is not hiring anyone on the com side.

All the energy firms are on the physical side.

Am I totally wrong, or is

Am I totally wrong, or is Deutsche Bank's S&T up there with Goldman and others at the top? I have heard that DB is as good as it gets for starting a career in S&T...

DB is quite solid in capital

DB is quite solid in capital markets especially in europe, from what i've heard.

db energy trading

is two floors above me in houston

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