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Hedge Fund Jobs

Preparing for Your Hedge Fund Job Interview

June 3, 2009

Perhaps the most important decision before interviewing at a hedge fund is to determine whether the firm’s structure, investing philosophy and culture aligns with yours. Many candidates spend a lot of time preparing for their interviews and developing investment ideas, but not enough time studying the firm and the person they will be interviewing with. […]

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Hedge Fund Jobs – Preparing for the Interview

June 1, 2009

The hedge fund interview process is similar to that of investment banking and private equity, in that there are usually several rounds of interviews with various members of the firm. However, hedge funds tend to focus less on deal experience and more on fit and your knowledge of investment markets and strategies. To get past […]

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How to Close Your Hedge Fund Job Cover Letter

May 27, 2009

Last time we looked at the opening paragraphs of a successful hedge fund job cover letter. When it comes to the second paragraph, this section should also be tailored to the particular firm you are sending it to. Although this adds more time and effort, it emphasizes how serious you are about their particular opportunity. You […]

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Hedge Fund Job Cover Letters

May 25, 2009

While you may be e-mailing your resume these days instead using paper and envelopes, a cover letter can still be one the most effective ways to differentiate yourself from other candidates. But as you can expect, hedge fund managers and principals are extremely busy, so you have only a few seconds to capture their attention. […]

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Crafting a Hedge Fund Job Resume

May 20, 2009

It should go without saying that your resume must be impeccably formatted, free of any spelling or grammatical mistakes, and visually pleasing. When hedge fund managers are going through the pile of resumes that cross their desk, they are just as often looking for reasons to reject a candidate and move on to the next. […]

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Hedge Funds Jobs – Creating an Effective Resume

May 18, 2009

The first step at landing that coveted hedge fund job is putting together a dynamic resume that catches the attention of a portfolio manager or principal. There are several characteristics common to winning hedge fund resumes. The first is impact. First impressions count. So your resume has to grab their attention and stand out as […]

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Back Office Support Roles – Hedge Funds

May 13, 2009

Last time, we looked at some of the hedge fund jobs that play a key role in supporting the researchers, traders and portfolio managers in the firm. These included the accountants, risk and compliance experts, programmers, marketers and investor relations staff. Hedge funds need qualified personnel to manage the many financial reporting and compliance requirements […]

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