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Death and taxes are the only sure things in this world. Everything else is up for grabs. There are plenty of people in entry level positions from "non-traditional" backgrounds. As everyone else is probably going to say, you're just going to have to network well to get the interviews and really come off as a good fit for the role.

 
mcmoran23Is it true that you have to be a recent graduate in order to land the entry level trading position at a Bulge bracket firm ?

Thanks.

no way, alot of ppl start from doing operation then become trader assistant then 1 or 2 year u will be a trader.

this path does take more time than a recent grad to become a trader thru campus recruitment and a lot of ppl give up when time goes by.

 

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