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Pay little attention to people who say ‘x’ degree is ‘a waste of time / money, don’t bother’. If you want to get into a firm where you can quickly (year or two) begin trading seven or eight figures a day your education and GPA are critical if for nothing less than to keep your resume...

If you are smart and interview well you can start as a clerk on one of the Chicago exchanges, or become a trader trainee with an off floor firm. I'd stay away from any prop firm that requires a capital commitment or places that pay a draw instead of a salary. Your economics degree will open more...

Check on Jump Trading in Chicago, their traders are heavy into C++. I believe they pay an extremely competitive salary w/ benefits. www.jumptrading.com

Does anyone know the dress code for people working on the floor of the CBOE and/or Merc? Such as do you have to wear a collared shirt / no denim etc. I found a link for the CBOT, but it seems more strict (i.e. ties) than I imagine the CBOE. Thanks.