Should i put C++ on my resume?
Econ Major. So I took a math course that required me to write some basic C++ programs, is that enough to list it on my resume?
How much C++ do i have to know in order to list it under my "tech skills"
thanks!
My usual rule of thumb is don't put anything on your CV that you couldn't either a) discuss in an interview with someone who knew what they were talking about or b) use in your day-to-day activities comfortably.
Just say "basic C++".
Asatar is spot-on.
Learning C, C++ or other low-level programming languages (Originally Posted: 03/02/2014)
Seems to me like an overkill. However, could it be usefull for the interview season or am I wasting my time? I'm a math major so I'm versatile in MATLAB, R and Python. Main goal is FO trading.
Check out QuantStart, it's a website run by Michael Halls-Moore. Contact him and he should be able to give you practical advice.
Almost everyone I spoke too said that anything beyond VBA is a waste of time, if you already know python you have more than enough programming ability.
if you are applying at two sigma/D.E. Shaw type place, yes it will definitely help. if you are applying at a bank, it won't help.
not an efficient use of your time vba is good enough like other said
also, "low-level programing language" and C++ can't be further from the truth, make sure you don't say that to a programmer on an interview!
Thank you. After googling it, I've cleared another misconception (pointers != low-level). Seems like I must cut this hobby and catch some sun or network instead.
C, C++ and SAS in M&A or IB (Originally Posted: 04/26/2012)
How much C or C++ or SAS is used in M&A and IBanks? or anything corporate? I know traders use it, but what about those in High Finance? Also, what are other programs used or things i can learn as an undergrad to give me an upper hand in the market.
Learn VBA if anything, but most likely no one will care.
Pretty useless for everything but trading or quants of some sort.
Time would be better spent networking tbh.
Time would better spent learning excel and powerpoint to make shiny graphs that management will pretend to understand.
What about Vax Assembly? Or x64/x86?
I helped develop some product pricing spreadsheets for IBD. Im a quant & they needed some VBA to get the stuf just right. That was it really. IBD has no need for that stuff most of the time.
Learn the more advanced excel methods & you'll be more than fine. C for anything other than quants is overkill. Moreover, you need a certein level of passion for coding to excel at it. Programming mastery requires major time sacrifices.
Python/C++/etc Good for landing interviews for full-time?? (Originally Posted: 05/20/2008)
First post here (but honestly, Im here everyday pretty much 24/7), and Im going into my senior year this September. Im currently working as a trading assistant for a boutique in Canada. I was wondering if learning programs like C++ or python etc.. would increase chances of getting interviews in sales and trading. If so, is it best to fork over the money for a 3 day class or....
Also, I've been looking for books to read for sales and trading (and the previous posts just outline the same books over and over). I've heard the market wizard books are good, are there any others?
market wizard books are nothing more than material for small talk. you'll gain an idea of what kind of trading people do, but it won't do much to help you trade.
python and c++ are great programming languages but I unless you are working for a quant trading shop, I'd say it's not useful to learn. go with learning how to work with VBA in Excel and C#. Those two will get you far.
Visual Basic, C++ to work in banking??? (Originally Posted: 07/07/2007)
Hello!
I want to solve the doubt of some Chinese friends. In a well-known banking forum in China, someone has posted that it is required to know Visual Basic and C++ to work in ibanking. So my friends have begun to earnestly study programming! I have told them that programming is useless compared to other major features required (speaking English, having some financial knowledge, etc.). They do not believe me as I am not working in a financial city such as London or NY (I work in ibanking in Spain).
So, please, can anyone from a "financial city" confirm whether or not programming is a required feature in ibanking and what subjects should they focus on to build an atractive CV in order to be called from an ibanking firm for an interview??
Thank you so much!
I don't work in a "financial city" but its not true at all for IBD. May have SOME truth for SOME trading and research positions at SOME banks/HF.
is vb worth learning though? will it make you a more competitive applicant? i was thinking of taking a class next semester.
people need to use common sense more
otherwise ibanking firms will be only be hiring only CompSci or majors that require programming and that's definitely not true.
tell them they're ignorant
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