Trader

Trader Job

Read more!

Traders Assistant

Trader Assistant

Read more!

U.S. Department of Labor Statistics

Some interesting data from the U.S. Department of Labor website.

The private average hourly earnings figure seems particularly high given the likely pyramid of employees it samples (or else I am not paid very much!); presumably the top of the pyramid is getting excessive monies relative to those on the bottom of the pyramid (minimum wage employees). Interesting to see there wasn't a glitch in the data during the 2001 recession.



Unemployment continues to fall in a steady trend. Nothing to suggest a recession is on the way but for the Technicians amongst you how will 4% unemployment fare as a 'bottom'?



Nonfarm employment has kept to its rate of descent from the start of 2004. It took 3 years for the 2001 recession to work itself through nonfarm employment:



Data

Read more!

Trader / Analyst Recruiter

Trader
Analyst

Read more!

Quit your Job to Day Trade?

A very useful article containing numerous sub-links if one is interested in foregoing the grind of a job in favor of becoming a day trader. Hat-tip to Tradermike for featuring the article. Opening paragraph of the article follows:

Anyone who has ever dabbled in the endeavor of trading markets and enjoyed the experience has likely dreamed of becoming a successful full-time trader. While that optimism is certainly positive from the standpoint of eagerness to succeed in a truly fascinating business, it is also probably unrealistic.

Becoming a successful full-time trader of markets is akin to playing golf: There are countless good golfers, many of whom can even play at par. However, only a very select few golfers can ever make a decent living by just playing the game.

Day Trader

Read more!

Experienced and Trainee Prop Traders wanted

Prop Trader

Read more!

10 Tips for Resume writing

This from Resume Writing Services:

[1] Use titles or headings that match the jobs you want.
[2] Use design that grabs attention
[3] Create content that sells
[4] Quantify and use power words
[5] Analyze ads and job descriptions to identify key words
[6] Identify and solve employer's hidden needs
[7] Sell the benefits of your skills
[8] Create an image that matches the salary you want
[9] Prioritze the content of your resume
[10] Tweak and target your resumes and cover letters.

Resume

Read more!

Equity Trader

Equity Trader
Prop Trader

Read more!

Proprietary Trader

Prop Trader

Read more!

$60,000 Fixed Income trader

Trader Job
$60,000

Read more!

"Trader's Narrative" Prop trading list

Trader's Narrative has an excellent list of Proprietary Trading firms one can investigate if looking to go down this route.

Prop Traders

Read more!

Sacha DeVoretz's 5 tips for getting a job in the US

Sacha DeVoretz at www.jobbankusa.com listed 5 factors important for individuals looking to apply for Jobs in the US (as I did coming from Ireland).

Sacha notes the key to a successful application is the ability to market yourself:

[1] Your CV Must Be "American-ized". American companies expect your Curriculum Vitae to be re-written as a standard "US-style" resume. Any other format will be confusing to the employer and could result in your resume being discarded. American resumes should detail your education, employment history and achievements as in your CV, but in "American English" spelling and grammar. Job seekers should not forget to use the correct American terminologies for their profession as well. Using a distinctly American spell-check program and researching similar US technical terms online will help keep your document understandable. If your CV isn't American-ized, you might as well not even bother applying; the American employer will find a standard CV confusing and may not take the time to read it.

[2] Be Proud Of Your Accomplishments. In a competitive job market, American employers need a really good reason to hire you over a similarly-qualified applicant. You may not be used to boasting about your accomplishments, but in America your prior successes really count. Think about the last time you successfully completed a project or helped create a "happy-customer" transaction. Make a list of at least three success stories, and be prepared to tell the American employer about them. Employers in the USA love to see statistics, too. List specific statistics related to your work accomplishments in your resume. This will really boost your resume's credibility.

[3] Keep Your Resume Concise And To The Point. There is an old American saying: time is money. This is no truer than when an employer is looking at your resume. An "American Resume" should be no more than two pages long and be easy to read. Above all, do not state the same information twice. If you have performed the same job for a number of employers or if you have tended to work in the same industry job after job, try to rephrase the job descriptions or find new terms to describe your tasks. This keeps the reader interested, and the resume interesting!

[4] Attach A Cover Letter And Make It Great. Cover Letters are a one page "soft" or friendly introduction to your resume in the USA, and the same principles of brevity in a resume must also be applied in a cover letter. American cover letters are not personal letters of introduction, but instead highlight your professional skills and outline how you can contribute to the success of the organization you are applying to. And it isn't just about being brief; you must be persuasive and to the point in your introduction. A cover letter is a sales tool. for you. Don't be boring! Employers want dynamic employees, so don't give them a reason not to interview you. You need to write your cover letter with the goal of enticing the reader the employer - to find out more about you. A good cover letter will automatically give you a better chance of having your resume read and considered.

[5] (Most importantly - my edit) Be Yourself. American employers are looking for a person who will be a good fit for the job. When you are applying for a job to the USA and are many miles away, it may be tempting to overstate your skill or expertise level just to tip reader's interest in your favor. A good resume always clearly states your credentials and expertise for the position but stays on the safe side of hyperbole. Employers may be able to find 100 job candidates who are suitable for the job but they are also looking for a 'real' person who can deliver the skills and talent that their resume promises.

Good luck!

As a sidenote, posting your resume online (using the links available on this site) is a good way to keep track of your progess. A number of these sites provide monitoring data so you can check how often your resume is accessed by potential employers. The more tuned it is to the employer's needs - the greater the number of hits it will receive.

Five tips to success

Read more!

Junior Trader

Trader Job
Junior Position

Read more!

Trainee position

Trader Job
Trainee

Read more!

$110,000 + bonuses a year

Trading Job
$110,000

Read more!