Hi guys!
I know you have all probably read a similar thread but I am in real need of advise.
I recently in July Graduated from the University of Birmingham with a 1st class BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree. During my time at university I quickly realised that IT was not the proffession for me even though I am extremly gifted in the field I find it utterly boring (no offense to the IT guys out there!).
I took it upon myself to do as many modules outside of IT as I could, taken such modules as Economics and Accounting in which I gained a 2:1 and a 1st in respectively.
During my 2nd year at university I gained a passion for the finalcial markets and have done alot of self studying.
I have applied to many IB grad programs and even trading houses such as Met Traders and Mako Global without success.. haven't even reached the interview stage so there is clearly something I am doing wrong.
I started a Job in July working for Fidessa, a major sell-side software provider working as a consultant hoping to gain trading floor experience to get into trading via the back end but it doesn't seem as if there will be light at the end of this tunnel....
So I have decided to do whatever it takes to make the dream come true and would like some advise from people out there. I have 3 strategies so far which I will attempt to implement.
1) Write to every IB, Trading house, Hedge Fund offering my services for free! For three months as an itern in return for a chance to prove myself and win a trainee or junior trader position at the end.
2) Attempt to get into contact with Head traders and do the same as above but write personal emails direct to them individually
3) Re-Apply to all IB with a much improved application..... i know but it worth a shot.
If anybody out there can offer any advise I would be truly greatfull!
I know you have all probably read a similar thread but I am in real need of advise.
I recently in July Graduated from the University of Birmingham with a 1st class BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree. During my time at university I quickly realised that IT was not the proffession for me even though I am extremly gifted in the field I find it utterly boring (no offense to the IT guys out there!).
I took it upon myself to do as many modules outside of IT as I could, taken such modules as Economics and Accounting in which I gained a 2:1 and a 1st in respectively.
During my 2nd year at university I gained a passion for the finalcial markets and have done alot of self studying.
I have applied to many IB grad programs and even trading houses such as Met Traders and Mako Global without success.. haven't even reached the interview stage so there is clearly something I am doing wrong.
I started a Job in July working for Fidessa, a major sell-side software provider working as a consultant hoping to gain trading floor experience to get into trading via the back end but it doesn't seem as if there will be light at the end of this tunnel....
So I have decided to do whatever it takes to make the dream come true and would like some advise from people out there. I have 3 strategies so far which I will attempt to implement.
1) Write to every IB, Trading house, Hedge Fund offering my services for free! For three months as an itern in return for a chance to prove myself and win a trainee or junior trader position at the end.
2) Attempt to get into contact with Head traders and do the same as above but write personal emails direct to them individually
3) Re-Apply to all IB with a much improved application..... i know but it worth a shot.
If anybody out there can offer any advise I would be truly greatfull!
