Hi, i'm currently an undergraduate in Texas interested in getting an internship for the summer of 2016.
Next semester(spring) i will be taking an investment and derivative course and am currently in Calculus II. I have self studied most of my financial education in the past 3 years and have been trading equities since.
Last year I really got into trading and decided to switch from the path of engineering to economics and finance. I also started trading options and futures and have been looking into derivatives.
I am looking into going to U Penn as a post grad if that helps
Now that the background's out of the way, I still have a couple questions after speaking with a few professors and peers:
1) Am I too young to get a proper internship and should I wait until next year? I have heard that there are many liabilities that come with hiring an intern under 18 due to labor laws and whatnot, so they stay away from them.
2) Age aside, what other limiting factors in the eyes of an employer? I can only think of a few, but i'm probably just being too optimistic and would like outside opinions.
3) Which companies should I be looking at, so far I've been looking into JPMorgan, BlackRock, and a couple other larger firms, should I look into smaller firms as well, and can you point me in the right direction?
4) Is there any way I can use my trading experience to my advantage? It seems as though it might be just a drop in the bucket when a company considers someone, prove me wrong.
5) After I'm 18, what are my chances since I'd still have little experience when it comes to working in a firm?
6) Are there any specific maths I should take that would help me?
Comments:
I have already heard the just live a little response and wait
I expect a 3.8+ GPA based on previous years
I don't just trade for fun or on the side, i post a profit and dedicate a good amount of time towards it
I feel prepared if the opportunity comes my way, so and opportunity's really what i'm looking for
If you have any questions, feel free to ask, i'm not sure as to what information you guys want/need, so i just did my best
