<t>I don't think that your career path and bonuses in HF really depends upon the school you have graduated from. While it helps to find an entry level job or to switch firms, once you are in, you are not being judged by you diploma.Private sector is very much different from governmental job, so choo...

<t>>1) Do you have a list in mind of the best-potential-for-a-satisfying-job quant firms that I should think of applying to? I It's hard to say, you may land at terrible position but in a great company, or you may find the position you will love in unknow small hedge fund. Actually in house intervie...

No, there is no hope.

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Had an interview for a quant position a year or so ago. Waste of time. Is this in house interview; was there a phone screening first?

I think it's better to do internship.

I want to disagree with most of replies here. There is not need to improve your C++. Work on math, brainteasers and finance.

My vote also goes to the quant job

Yes, your recruiter is 100 % right. As well as DCFC. Don't ask about salary and working hours at all.

Citi, no doubt. - Equity or Derivatives

I think Wilmott book is much better than Hull. Don't think you need to review signal processing.

QuoteIs there something in working at a Hedge Fund which makes it more interesting/unique compared to other quantitative jobs in finance.No dress code

<t>Quote but if the stuff gets too much complicated I'll focus on Europe only (I had to refuse other opportunities in Asia because it is a different world to me, no offense indeed!). I am not suggesting you to spend all your life in Asia. It's a way to get in to the field in your situation. Once you...

I am sorry to bring you bad news, I have been in the similar situation myself last year. Basically HR is right, there is no way to get you the visa. Try to get a position in London or in Asia.

I would suggest to focus on learning FE. You can spent 5 minutes a day at the front page of wsj. com More than that is not necessary for interviews.