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Hedge Fund Jobs

Working with Hedge Fund Recruiters

July 6, 2009

In addition to using online job sites and personal networking, another resource that will pay off in your hedge fund job search is working with executive recruiters. The best recruiters know people at many of the top hedge funds and often hear about job opportunities that are not revealed publicly. Cultivate relationships with one or […]

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Networking within the Hedge Fund Industry

July 1, 2009

Informational interviews are another excellent way to expand your network and uncover hidden opportunities. Research and identify a dozen or more prime brokerage firms, fund administrators and at least 30 hedge fund analysts or portfolio managers to contact. Make sure your resume is airtight and your personal introduction is down pat. You will want to […]

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Networking for a Hedge Fund Job

June 29, 2009

If there was ever an industry where “who you know” matters as much as what you know, hedge funds would be it. In addition to a passion and track record in investing and a stellar resume, you’ll need a solid network of contacts to uncover that elusive hedge fund job. Start with your personal contacts, […]

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Negotiating Hedge Fund Job Compensation

June 24, 2009

When you are finally offered a position at a hedge fund, whether it’s entry level or beyond, you have to look beyond salary and decide what other compensation you want as part of your package. This can include signing bonus, health and dental insurance, paid vacations, paid sick leave, retirement or 401k plans, tuition reimbursement, […]

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Salary Negotiations – Hedge Fund Jobs

June 22, 2009

If there’s one thing that makes people uncomfortable, it’s setting a value for what they think their skills are worth, and negotiating compensation with a new employer. In the hedge fund world, this task is even tougher given the wide range of jobs and salaries in the industry. Nevertheless, there are a number of principles […]

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Questions to Expect in Your Hedge Fund Interview

June 10, 2009

If you are seeking a job as a trader in a hedge fund firm, you’ll be asked in-depth questions about market fundamentals, such as interest rates, the direction of the markets, what type of securities you invest in personally, and what you like and why. Expect some behavioral questions, designed to reveal your character, judgment […]

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Hedge Fund Job Interview Questions

June 8, 2009

In the course of a 30-minute hedge fund job interview, you may only get a chance to answer a dozen questions. But developing a larger list of potential questions in advance, and practicing your responses, will make your answers seem that much more clear, natural and convincing. And there won’t be any discussion of pay […]

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