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06-07-2007, 03:33 PM
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Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
I am applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund as a researcher/analyst and I'd really love to get it. The problem is, what do I put for work experience? I am 2 years out of college and have played poker professionally since my senior year.
Should I just say "Self-employed Professional Poker Player. June 2004 - Present" and mention it in the cover letter or should I elaborate on how it is relevant within the resume itself? 
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06-07-2007, 04:29 PM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
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I am applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund as a researcher/analyst and I'd really love to get it. The problem is, what do I put for work experience? I am 2 years out of college and have played poker professionally since my senior year. Should I just say "Self-employed Professional Poker Player. June 2004 - Present" and mention it in the cover letter or should I elaborate on how it is relevant within the resume itself? [/ QUOTE ] if the fund is notable and/or good & recognized then you are in serious trouble. that is one of hte most sought after jobs and toughest to fill. do you have solid grades from a top school? finance background? Barron
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06-07-2007, 05:12 PM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
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Glocap? I don't know if it's good or bad or what. Nope, not solid grades. 3.0 in Math from Virginia Tech. Basically I'm screwed? [/ QUOTE ] glocap isn't a fund. it is a recruiter/headhunting service for many institutions Barron
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06-07-2007, 05:17 PM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
Oh, well then, I have no clue what I am applying for since it is through their site.
Here is the link https://www.glocapsearch.com/jobs.js...;job_id=120661
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06-07-2007, 05:28 PM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
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Oh, well then, I have no clue what I am applying for since it is through their site. Here is the link https://www.glocapsearch.com/jobs.js...;job_id=120661 [/ QUOTE ] you have a (long) shot here. looks like their just hiring new analysts to train them. comfort w/ #s is an odd requirement. problem is they want TOP SCHOOL and STRONG GPA. those are usually non-negotiable requirements. apply and sell yourself well and maybe you'll get an interview. Barron
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#7
06-08-2007, 11:25 AM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
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Glocap? I don't know if it's good or bad or what. Nope, not solid grades. 3.0 in Math from Virginia Tech. Basically I'm screwed? [/ QUOTE ] Yes. To break it down: 3.0: bad Math: good Virginia Tech: marginal Not knowing what business Glocap is in: bad Not having had a job since college: bad PM me if you want more specific advice.
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06-08-2007, 02:11 PM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
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[ QUOTE ] Glocap? I don't know if it's good or bad or what. Nope, not solid grades. 3.0 in Math from Virginia Tech. Basically I'm screwed? [/ QUOTE ] Yes. To break it down: 3.0: bad Math: good Virginia Tech: marginal Not knowing what business Glocap is in: bad Not having had a job since college: bad PM me if you want more specific advice. [/ QUOTE ] "real" job. I'm sure my poker experience is infinitely better than most other candidates who worked some worthless out-of-college job, the trouble is conveying that to them. Maybe it is futile since HR will automatically shoot it down when they see it. Now I know what Glocap is. Good. My 3.0 is embarrassing, however. The worst part is that in college I never even tried at all. When I didn't like a class I put the least amount of effort into it possible just to get a B or a C. Most of my senior-level math classes were like that. When I really liked a class I worked hard at it and tried to get an A. Obviously I wish I could do it all over again. I would have switched to Finance, most likely. Nothing I can do now about it :/
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06-08-2007, 06:32 PM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Glocap? I don't know if it's good or bad or what. Nope, not solid grades. 3.0 in Math from Virginia Tech. Basically I'm screwed? [/ QUOTE ] Yes. To break it down: 3.0: bad Math: good Virginia Tech: marginal Not knowing what business Glocap is in: bad Not having had a job since college: bad PM me if you want more specific advice. [/ QUOTE ] "real" job. I'm sure my poker experience is infinitely better than most other candidates who worked some worthless out-of-college job, the trouble is conveying that to them. Maybe it is futile since HR will automatically shoot it down when they see it. [/ QUOTE ] Well I'm sure, your poker experience was infinitely better and enriching and all that for you but the trouble is convincing companies how that would help them. They want someone reliable who would do crap work for them and you track record suggests that either you lack the aptitude or motivation (relative to your competition, of course).
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#10
06-08-2007, 06:43 AM
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Re: Applying for an entry-level job at a hedge fund
what the hell, i know somebody who got a job offer at farralon with basically no experience and no meaningful academic pedigree.
i also know somebody who (until a few weeks ago) was hiring for an undergrad research assistant/bitch. this person ended up hiring a liberal arts undergrad major (though one with strong SAT math), and some demonstrated desire to get in the business i.e., had taken and passed CFA1.
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