Advice for a freshman
I am a freshman at a target (not sure if that is entirely relevant) who wants to work in trading (not sure in what product group yet). There is not much information out there about S&T recruiting compared to IB or PE and am hoping to gain some insight.
For context, my GPA is currently in a very good place and I am studying finance. I do not have a ton of coding experience but I am good with math/market concepts and so far have taken one statistics class.
What is the recruiting process like? How much networking should I be doing? Are there any internships I should be shooting for over my freshman and sophomore summers? Are there any recommended resources to prepare for interviews? Any other advice is greatly appreciated as well.
For a freshman aiming for a career in Sales & Trading (S&T), here's a breakdown of actionable advice based on the most helpful WSO content:
Recruiting Process:
Networking:
Freshman and Sophomore Internships:
Resources for Interview Prep:
Other Advice:
By focusing on these steps, you'll position yourself well for S&T recruiting and build a strong foundation for future opportunities.
Sources: Non-Target Recruiting Guide Part I: Resume and Networking, Two Internships Later: What I wish I Knew While Recruiting! (Toronto), Freshmen: What to do during your freshman year summer, As a freshman what should I be doing?, In Search of Wisdom
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