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Hi,
I would very much appreciate if people from the industry would give me advices on how to become a sales trader.
Thanks
Hi,
I would very much appreciate if people from the industry would give me advices on how to become a sales trader.
Thanks
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Network with senior level people. Join a trade group or at least network with a local one. Meet with alumni for coffee. Read the WSJ daily, esp. the Money & Investing section.
Start trading in a personal account. If you don't have enough money to start one, start a paper account on investopedia. This will require you to research companies/commodities/etc. and follow the markets. Having unique views and being able to articulate and defend them will set you apart in the S&T interview process.
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