FT Oil trading prep

Hi guys,

I'm interested in applying for FT oil trading roles in a country which is an oil trading hub. However, I do not have oil related internships, and am wondering what I can do right now.

My background:
- Internships in real estate investment, boutique IBD (Clean Energy), M&A advisory at a big 4 firm (transaction services)
- Accountancy and Finance student

I have read Oil 101, the king of oil, and other related books on oil.

Any suggestions will be highly appreciated! Thank you.

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“The mentor provided extremely detailed and thoughtful feedback throughout our session. What I appreciated most was that the advice was not generic. He took the time to understand my background, past experiences, and the specific roles I am currently recruiting for, and then tailored his suggestions accordingly. He also connected many of his recommendations to his own professional background and experiences, which made the feedback much more practical and credible. Instead of simply telling me what to change, he explained why certain answers or approaches would be more effective and how an interviewer might interpret them. He also shared specific examples from his own experience to illustrate his points. I came away from the session with a much clearer understanding of both my strengths and the areas I should improve, as well as several concrete ways to strengthen my interview preparation. Overall, the session was extremely helpful, personalized, and actionable, and I would definitely work with him again.”

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