6 months before MSc starts, what should I do to improve my CV?
Hi guys. I've got 6 months before I begin my MSc, and probably around 8 months before I start applying for jobs. I'm looking for primarily jobs in trading/investment management and possibly equity research.
Now I need to know how I can maximize this time before the MSc starts. I'm currently unemployed, and looking to make the most of these few months. I am trading on a personal account but not sure how to reflect that on my CV as it's not a full time job but just something on the side. Anything else I could do? Tempted to travel but if there is anything else that would help me during applications I am open to ideas..
Is it worth learning to code? What else do banks/asset management firms look for?
CFA?
Yeah thinking of that but I will probably have to sign up for the Dec 2014 one, as I don't think I'll have enough time for the one in June. You still think its worth it? I will have sent out most of my job applications by then..
If you're somewhat successful in your personal trading, why not include it on your resume? It's definitely relevant and just because you don't do it all day, you could definitely get a few good bullet points out of it and use it as part of your story. Also the CFA could be good if you have the coin for it. Best of luck!
No, I will definitely include it on my CV, but I don't want it to be the only thing I've done from Feb 2014 to October 2014. I'll include it but I'll also need something else along with it. CFA seems like a good option though..
all the advice in here thus far is pure shit "oh i'm a really successful trader in my personal account" this is 100% anecdotal, unverifiable and it's going to net you nothing plus it just comes off sounding REALLY desperate at interviews
you should bust ass and try and find an internship right now, possibly by reaching out to alumni if it comes to it, tell them you'll work for free you need real, hard, marketable skills on your resume, and that generally comes in the form of experience try reaching out to smaller shops around (london?)
the CFA will have limited returns for you at the moment the CFA level one will be administered in June that means that you're going to have to study for it within 3 months, and even then you'll only be at level 1 not saying that it can't help, just understand the limitations level 2 isn't going to be offered until same time next year, FYI
Yeah I never said I was going to say that I'm a really successful trader..just planned on mentioning it in the CV.
Agree with the internship, will start looking ASAP. Anything else I can do? Learning (as much as possible) to code - Java/C++? Not really sure what else I can do related to trading to increase my chances of getting interviews...
read books related to markets it will provide common ground if you get interviews coding can be useful for maybe some of the more quant shops, but isn't that useful at a traditional AM firm not saying don't learn it- just saying that don't expect anything
honestly at this point your best bet is networking you need to go out of your way to meet people, and not just from your alma mater (which is based in the UK im guessing) if you're an ethnic minority, try to find networking events specifically for them if you're good looking, try to speak to women you know in HR or other financial positions you gotta be a little creative here
we can chat more at length if you'd like- feel free to PM
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