Need your $0.02 for career path

Hi guys,

I am currently an undergraduate doing Quant Econs (1st major) and Quant Finance (2nd Mjor). I would like to seek advice from you guys as to how I can proceed to the sales / trading department.

Just a brief description of myself:

Interest: computer programming (know a few languages like Excel VBA, Matlab, C++, etc), enjoy problem solving, mathematics and debate.

Entrepreneurship: currently working as a part time consultant for a social start-up, director of the entrepreneurship club in my uni

Personality traits: Fast learner, love to talk with people, enjoy critical analysis, creative thinking activities. Like to work in fast paced settings.

Weakness: Short memory span (esp for very detailed and lengthy stuffs), can't really perform routine works (like calculating the balance sheet and accounting stuffs)

So I would like to explore the option of become a trader. Given my edu background, traits and weaknesses:

(1) Am I fit to become a trader? (2) If yes, how should I proceed as an undergraduate? (3) What other things should I expect if I tread this career path?

Love to hear from you guys ^^.

2 Comments
 

You have to answer that question for yourself. There is no absolute formula for a perfect trader...some things can help but its up to you

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