tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474024174085167013.post6643491826996158349..comments2024-02-16T08:42:37.676-06:00Comments on Passing the Series 65 and 66 exams: Figure it out, people!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474024174085167013.post-36748816660953785662010-01-07T11:28:53.068-06:002010-01-07T11:28:53.068-06:00You're pointing out the inherent absurdity of ...You're pointing out the inherent absurdity of the exam. Due to the shallow-but-wide scope of the exam, you have to memorize all those indicators just in case 1 or 2 questions come up. The whole Uniform Prudent Investor Act will be "tested" by seeing if you read and can recall one key phrase or concept. Our job is even tougher--we have to make judgment calls on which trivia to present and which to keep off your plate. Luckily, I've taken the test enough to know that you WILL have to knows those darned economic indicators--for 1 or 2 questions.B Walkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428079363476989854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474024174085167013.post-16268588838414674472010-01-07T10:05:22.620-06:002010-01-07T10:05:22.620-06:00Bob - re: page 11 of the manual and other places -...Bob - re: page 11 of the manual and other places - how the heck do I just memorize things like leading, coincident, lagging indicators, formulas etc. I'm 65 yr old, taking the Series 65 and its even harder than it was to do it before. thanks - bobUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08347787062285259563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474024174085167013.post-14021449340634203612010-01-06T13:32:23.971-06:002010-01-06T13:32:23.971-06:00The people with 5-10 years' experience were hi...The people with 5-10 years' experience were hired when they had no experience, too. I think you might be a little too polite by nature. Throw some elbows out there. "Wall Street" is a very rude place where the rudest and most arrogant rise to the top. I would pick a few good advisers and stop by. Get into somebody's office, even if it's just to ask a few questions.B Walkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428079363476989854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474024174085167013.post-85308292472729329302010-01-06T12:48:39.419-06:002010-01-06T12:48:39.419-06:00So, you're saying I just stop by the company? ...So, you're saying I just stop by the company? Interesting. I may have to do that. <br />I'm applying to a couple of trading positions. I'm seeing that there are almost no "entry-level" positions. Most of them require 5-10 years of experience, which I don't have.<br />Right now, I'm just doing job searches on sites like Monster, Indeed, etc. <br />Honestly, I have no idea if I'll get a response, but it's worth a try.Daniel Jinsub Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083813918922576142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474024174085167013.post-82918451043272890012010-01-06T12:29:46.719-06:002010-01-06T12:29:46.719-06:00Hi, Daniel
Yes, the big advisers would have a grou...Hi, Daniel<br />Yes, the big advisers would have a group of "traders" working the "trading desk." My former girlfriend worked at Ariel, and I had a talk with one of the "traders" one evening when she gave her a ride home. I think she was in a group of about 5 - 10 traders, and Ariel is a small money manager. When you get a Series 7, you can use it to help manage clients (people person) or to execute trades (heads-down working person). Keep doing what you're doing, but I would become much more pushy and show up at the adviser's office. No openings now? Fine--but your business will eventually pick up, right, and I'd like to be a part of that. Here is my resume. Don't let some receptionist deter you from getting a good job.B Walkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428079363476989854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6474024174085167013.post-47791831733222252052010-01-06T11:10:19.248-06:002010-01-06T11:10:19.248-06:00Hello again.
Before I ask another question, I ju...Hello again. <br />Before I ask another question, I just want to let you know that I do read your entries. I apologize if my questions are unrelated to your posts. Your entries are helpful! I think this post is good reminder not only to Series 65/66 exams but for all exams. I remember underestimating the Series 7 the first time I took it. <br />Anyways, I'm searching for jobs. You mentioned before that if I didn't want to cold call, there's a position as a trader for IAs. Are those positions just called traders? <br />I've been just going to the companies' websites and applying through their Careers section. Is there a more effective website/process?<br /><br />Again, thank you for everything.Daniel Jinsub Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083813918922576142noreply@blogger.com