Being calm under pressure is what makes a good trader. Does that include this application process?

Hi everyone, 

I think the current job market and the fact that this is my last shot at application is making me on edge and that I have to chill a bit. People say being calm under pressure is what makes a good trader. Is being able to navigate through this application process with serenity and aloofness what "being calm under pressure" is? 

Any pov is appreciated. 

4 Comments
 

Yes for sure. Think about it as training for the pressure to come. I'd even say recruiting pressure is ntg compared to the pressure when your book is down a million. 

 

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