Entry Level Sales and trading positions

Hello

I am a senior in college looking to get into the investment industry when I graduate.  I had a corporate finance internship but I am looking to apply to sales and trading positions.  I was wondering if anyone could tell me what titles I should look for in sales and trading for job positions?  Also what materials I should look at for interview prep?  And if anyone knew when firms usually like to make their hires for college graduates? 

Any information is greatly appreciated!

 
 
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Cast a wide net and apply to any entry level analyst positions across sales, trading, research, structuring, origination etc. Follow along with what is happening in the market and try to have an opinion on everything. Generally, all of the full time BB hires come from the feeder internship programs and it is rare that other candidates make their way into the program without having completed the internship. 

Networking is also a fundamental aspect of being competitive for S&T positions so do not downplay building, and maintaining, your network. Happy to offer any mentor services as well, cheers! 

JohnPierpointMorgan
 

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