04804nam 2200673 a 450 991014559170332120170810190211.01-119-20349-X1-281-28503-X97866112850360-470-27850-1(CKB)1000000000407135(EBL)335768(OCoLC)228505682(SSID)ssj0000162574(PQKBManifestationID)11166972(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000162574(PQKBWorkID)10201318(PQKB)11494684(MiAaPQ)EBC335768(EXLCZ)99100000000040713520080111d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrGetting a job in hedge funds[electronic resource] an inside look at how funds hire /Adam Zoia ; with Aaron FinkelHoboken, N.J. John Wiley & Sonsc20081 online resource (192 p.)"A Glocap guide"--Cover.0-470-22648-X Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-159).GETTING A JOB IN HEDGE FUNDS: An Inside Look at How Funds Hire; CONTENTS; PREFACE; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; Chapter I: GETTING STARTED; BIGGER AND BIGGER; WHAT IS A HEDGE FUND?; HURDLES AND HIGH-WATER MARKS; HEDGE FUND STYLES; DEVELOPING YOUR SEARCH; Chapter II: OUT OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL; BE AN INVESTOR; HIT THE BOOKS; THE FIRST STEP: AN ANALYST PROGRAM; POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR AN ANALYST PROGRAM; HEDGE FUND INTERNSHIPS; OTHER OPTIONS; CHOOSING THE RIGHT BANKING GROUP; WHAT IF I GET AN OFFER?; Chapter III: PRE-MBA; OUT OF AN ANALYST PROGRAM; BEING IN THE RIGHT GROUP; TRADERSOUT OF PRIVATE EQUITYCONSULTING; CASE STUDIES; Chapter IV: OUT OF BUSINESS SCHOOL; POSITIONING YOURSELF; CASE STUDIES; Chapter V: GETTING IN LATER IN YOUR CAREER; INDUSTRY EXPERTISE; LATERAL MOVES; INTERVIEWS; CASE STUDIES; Chapter VI: FUND MARKETING; THE ROLES; CAREER PATH; ROOM FOR UNDERGRADUATES; POSITIONING YOURSELF; SAMPLE JOB SEARCHES; CASE STUDIES; Chapter VII: RISK MANAGEMENT; RISK HIERARCHY; ROOM FOR UNDERGRADUATES; FUND OF FUNDS; CAREER PATH; POSITIONING YOURSELF; SAMPLE JOB SEARCHES; CASE STUDIES; Chapter VIII: OPERATIONS; THE ROLES; POSITIONING YOURSELF; SAMPLE JOB SEARCHESCASE STUDIESChapter IX: ACCOUNTING; CAREER PATH; POSITIONING YOURSELF; INTERVIEWS; SAMPLE JOB SEARCHES; CASE STUDY; Chapter X: FUND OF HEDGE FUNDS; WHAT IS A FUND OF FUNDS?; A MAJOR ASSET CLASS; ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; SAMPLE JOB SEARCHES; CASE STUDY; Chapter XI: THE RESUME; FORMAT; THE OBJECTIVE; KEEP IT TO ONE PAGE; BE HONEST; JOBS: BE AS DESCRIPTIVE AS POSSIBLE; HAVE YOU INVESTED?; ANYTHING IS FAIR GAME; DON'T FORGET THE MONTHS; MIND THE GAPS; TEST SCORES MATTER; WHAT ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?; THE PERSONAL SECTION; LANGUAGE/INTERNATIONAL; SOME OTHER DOS AND DON'TS; Chapter XII: THE INTERVIEWTHE PROCESSSOME GENERAL TIPS; THE "WHY HEDGE FUND?" QUESTION; INVESTING; PERSONAL/FIT QUESTIONS; TECHNICAL QUESTIONS; BRAINTEASERS/LOGIC QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS; THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS; INVESTMENT IDEAS/CASE STUDIES; Chapter XIII: COMPENSATION; HEDGE FUNDS VERSUS PRIVATE EQUITY; INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS; PROFIT-SHARING BONUSES; TRADERS; RISK MANAGEMENT; MARKETERS; ACCOUNTING; OPERATIONS; Chapter XIV: WORKING WITH A RECRUITER; TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF A RECRUITER; Appendix A: RESOURCES; NEWS PUBLICATIONS/TRADE JOURNALS; TRADE JOURNALS; SUGGESTED BOOKS; OTHER RESOURCESHEDGE FUND ASSOCIATIONSDIRECTORIES/DATABASES; INDEXES AND RESEARCH; Appendix B: SAMPLE RESUMESGetting a Job in Hedge Funds offers targeted advice for those looking to break into the hedge fund business. With this book, you'll learn where hedge funds traditionally look for new candidates, what sort of experience is needed to set yourself up for a position, and what can be done to improve your chances of getting into a hedge fund. If you're seriously considering a career in hedge funds, this book can help you secure a position in this profitable field.Investment advisorsHedge fundsFinancial services industryVocational guidanceElectronic books.Investment advisors.Hedge funds.Financial services industryVocational guidance.332.64332.64/5023332.645023332.64524023Zoia Adam1970-998103Finkel Aaron1963-944667MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910145591703321Getting a job in hedge funds2289410UNINA