Work experience secured at top HF, help needed.

Hi all, 

As above- I've been offered experience with a L/S Non quant team and want to make sure that I'm not dead weight. I don't think I'm incompetent in the slightest, but for the sake of any help you could give, assume I've never even looked at an option. 

What courses should I take?; 

Which skills should I sure up?;

What's the best way to enhance these skills? 

To the best of my ability, I want to be contributory. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give. 

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