Hi everyone, first of all I just want to say thanks in advance for helping.
I'm a really humble state school student who knows I'm at the bottom of the pile compared to targets, those with front office experience, great scores, etc.
But I hauled ass during college, worked long-nights for BlackRock, and took on 3 part time jobs that are not worth mentioning on this resume.
I just want a job either back at BlackRock (my entire group was laid off) to go through the training program or at a decent investment management firm.
Steps I'm taking to improve myself:
-Taking the GMAT this summer and SAT (again)
-I may take this unpaid internship at a 5th avenue hedge fund
-Rereading all the finance material I used in 07 for IB interviews.
My feedback is I need to make this resume business and to present my BlackRock experience so it won't get tossed.
Any help is appreciated!
The interviews I have so far are from boutique hedge fund shops (NYC), investment software companies (NYC, MA), and Citi in Buffalo. Connecting with BlackRock for FT recruiting (my best bet).
Can you not call in at BlackRock and ask them to take you back?
Actually, that's the problem, because my emails to HR (in my office, NYC) went unanswered. One friendly HR contact told me to reach out at the end of summer (1/14 I contacted), and obviously, I will be there at OCR at different schools. I have recommendations from the MD, an associate, and I know about 14 other contacts. It's just HR is blocking me... one in particular wasn't fond of me "reaching-out" on the phone with higher-ups.
--I am really not sure how to approach it anymore. Recruiting starts in September for BLK and orientation is usually July the year after. Interviews are Feb-March and/or rolling; offers given out in April.
As for CFA:
I wish I had the time and money to take the CFA I. But registration and exam fee totals about $1,600. Just out of college with no money left. I'm looking for immediate hire positions since I live alone.
Thanks guys
All the CFA Societies offer scholarships which are possible to receive if you have a good application. If you have a background in finance the material should not be as time consuming and challenging for you as some make it out to be. Could be a worthy option for you.
I heard you shouldn't take SAT again because it's for high schoolers... Take GMAT or CFA exams.
I agree. OP, why would you even think about taking the SAT again? You have already graduated from undergrad, taking the SAT makes no sense....
WegsmanTuna: I've always hit that roadblock when applications ask for SAT scores. Even consulting firms. And a number of hedge funds tell me to list my SAT score in my resume for applications. I see no merit in it, but it's just a gatekeeper thing they do.
Samuel: Thanks for the advice! I looked up scholarships and most are from professors to their students during undergraduate--I'll see what else is there.
If you guys have tips on resume formatting or something too, that'd be great! I'm following the Wharton layout but left justified with no indents.
The SAT is 50 bucks and a morning of your life. I'd definitely take the GMAT as well if I were you, but if you can rock the SAT, why not? No one's going to check and see when you actually got the scores...right?
Best of luck.
are you completely oblivious to what the SAT is designed for? Its to test HIGH SCHOOL APTITUDE not the intellects of college grads. Taking the SAT is a waste of time and money. Your best bet is to take the GMAT.
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