Hello, just made a wallstreet oasis account today. I am currently a sophomore business economics student. I am also majoring in Russian language and area studies. My GPA is about a 3.3 cumulative, but after this first semester is done, I hope it will be higher. I am currently actively pursuing internships with big, agricultural commodity trading firms such as Cargill, ADM, Bunge, Louis Dreyfus and Glencore. Also looking at the CME group. As a sophomore, my resume is lacking in relevant work experience. I am very excited about these companies and am currently researching them and the business sector itself. What is the best way I can get around not having any relevant work experience? How can I convey to these firms that even though I do not have experience yet, I am highly motivated and informed and could be a great asset to them? I am hoping my global focus with my double major will convey this to them? Any thoughts are appreciated.. has anyone had experiences with these companies in the past?
BTW- I just made a LinkedIn account and have begun attempting to network with recruiters of these companies.. do you think is a good idea or does it come off as pushy?
Appreciate your help.
Firstly, welcome to WSO. Now to your queries,
Personally, I'd recommend that you visit the older threads on this site for more understanding about the recruiting process/background needed for S&T internships. There's a wealth of knowledge lying on this site, so exploit it to the fullest. Just my two cents. All the best!
And you might want to start by reading the WSJ etc. to keep yourself updated about the markets.
Contacted a recent graduate from my school yesterday on LinkedIn. He is a commodity trader at the CME group. He wrote back today saying that he would love to talk to me soon about being a commodity trader. Opinions? Is this an interview?
I'd recommend that you get the Breaking Into Wall Street's Networking Ninja Guide as well. It has sample informational interviews (e.g. good questions to ask) etc.
I appreciate the responses guys, they have been very helpful. Gekko, in your experiences, do informational interviews lead to legit opportunities? Also, you mentioned IB as a better option. I have done research on many investment banks as well. Could you recommend some firms to look, with the Russian background? Thanks again for the help.
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