Questions for prop guys!

[mb325]

I'm graduating in July 2011 and - having wanted to be a trader since I was 14 - will be sending applications off to some prop firms in London. I was hoping anyone with experience could answer a few questions/offer opinions.

1) When is a good time to get an application in by? There are hardly any 'apply by xx/xx' on their websites. I'm pretty much set to fire off CVs/cover letters at the moment but I don't want to get in too early and get lost somewhere along the way to HR.

2) I know that many firms tend to specialise in certain instruments - am I being naive in wanting to find somewhere which will let me trade forex? Should I just be trying to find a position anywhere in the current economic climate? (I don't mind about not trading fx, it's just what i'm used to.)

3) As a follow-on from 2), are you aware of any firms which concentrate on forex?

4) Do you know of any firms which offer a basic salary throughout demo/training? This isn't a massive deal but obviously to a debt-ridden graduate having to sustain a London lifestyle for 3+ months its very appealing!

Answers greatly appreciated!

 

[arabianights]

Which is more important, forex or prop?

 

[mb325]

I don't mind about not trading fx, it's just what i'm used to.

Prop.

 

[advfntrader]

I've wanted to be a footballer since I was 14, doesn't mean its gonna happen....

 

[mb325]

I've wanted to be a footballer since I was 14, doesn't mean its gonna happen....

Thanks for that little gem.

 

[Hilarymannah]

I've wanted to be a right s****** since as far back as I can remember,..worked out for me,...
perseverance is key!! : )

 

[Hilarymannah]

Merchant banker even

 

[Hilarymannah]

I wanted to say Swa nk er but it wouldn't let me

 

[scose-no-doubt]

whats a swa nker?

 

[mb325]

sfu ck knows

 

[Hilarymannah]

bit like a wa nk er but with an S in the front you morons

 

[scose-no-doubt]

Thats how you spell it hilary that doesn't explain what it means you ******... honey

 

[Hilarymannah]

for your edification :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwHOFejDPe4&feature=related

 

[Chartsy]

women are bad drivers,

in and out.

woosh.

 

[mb325]

I'm graduating in July 2011 and - having wanted to be a trader since I was 14 - will be sending applications off to some prop firms in London. I was hoping anyone with experience could answer a few questions/offer opinions.

1) When is a good time to get an application in by? There are hardly any 'apply by xx/xx' on their websites. I'm pretty much set to fire off CVs/cover letters at the moment but I don't want to get in too early and get lost somewhere along the way to HR.

2) I know that many firms tend to specialise in certain instruments - am I being naive in wanting to find somewhere which will let me trade forex? Should I just be trying to find a position anywhere in the current economic climate? (I don't mind about not trading fx, it's just what i'm used to.)

3) As a follow-on from 2), are you aware of any firms which concentrate on forex?

4) Do you know of any firms which offer a basic salary throughout demo/training? This isn't a massive deal but obviously to a debt-ridden graduate having to sustain a London lifestyle for 3+ months its very appealing!

Answers greatly appreciated!

Final bump before I let this die. One serious response would be great.

cheers