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    Career Advice

    Could someone answer my question above : Does an equity analyst position brand you for life ? Would you hire as a trader someone who has slogged as an equity analyst before ? I didn't get the trading job I interview for ... I am also aiming for some analyst positions. Cheers Akshay
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    Career Advice

    I knew I had a weak resume so I took the CFA/FRM/CMT. I was under the impression that CFA, FRM and CMT add weight to the resume . Ok not the CMT in itself, but definitely CFA and FRM. I am pursuing them all currently. Do you think it makes more sense because of these certifications that I...
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    Career Advice

    yes. In India for example, we mostly have manual trading firms. Other than I-banks, not many firms have the capital to automate, they'd rather invest in Human resources than computer resources.
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    Career Advice

    Thanks Nazzdack for the quick reply. 1) No I don't have a job presently. I voluntarily quit. I was working with IBM. 2) hmm thats quite a bummer. People not taking CMT seriously :| I understand Trading is real world but some bookish shouldn't be that bad. But okay. 3) My cgpa is not that...
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    Career Advice

    Hi guys, Well I don't know if this is the correct place to open this thread, but here it goes. I am looking to break into trading and I need some advice on how to tackle interviews and create a network here. :) First a short Bio Sketch: I am 22 yrs and have a background in Computer...
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    Traders from India

    Hi, I am from New Delhi, and I was wondering could one you guys who stays in the NCR give me some kind of an informational session ... I am looking to break into trading. I am looking for some guidance and help. I know the basics of technical analysis and am a CMT L2 candidate May 2010 so...
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