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how long did it take them to get back to u after applying?

OK thanks, I've also applied to SIG and Tower Hill. I'm really not too worried about the quantitative tests. I'm actually curious when I should expect replies from these firms. In your experience, how long did it usually take for a firm to reply to your resume submition?

Wolverine Spot Peak6 Chicago Trading Company Infinium Transmarket Geneva Trading Optiver DRW Allston Trading Simplex Investments Have degree in Finance, MBA soon. I have a very strong interest in equity/index options. Hopefully I get some positive responses and pass their math...

http://traderfeed.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-can-i-join-trading-firm.html In the link above, it talks about investment banks and hedge funds as potential employers. How would I begin to research these potential employers available in the Chicago area and is it even worth looking into since I...

Good responses so far. I'm still strugglin with the question of whether to look into a pro firm or prop shop, and am a little uneduated as far as what each has to offer. What are the advantages of each? What are the biggest firms in Chicago that I should be looking into? When I contact these...

Can I get a link to these lists? Sorry for the newbie questions, but can someone please explain the advantages for pro firms and prop firms and which you think would be more appropriate for my situation?

background: I just graduated in May 07 with a degree in finance and will receive my MBA this coming May. I don't have any trading experience, but my "job" the last 4 years has been poker and some say it's comparable (handling pressure, quick decisions...) So, my question is how should I go...

background: Graduated in May 07 with a degree in Finance and will receive my MBA this coming May from the same school. I have been playing poker the past 4 years for a very nice living (for a college kid). *Relevence: making many quick decicions, risk/EV calcs, quick math, handling pressure...