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Career Transition to Tech: What to Know

Learn the basics of transitioning into a tech career post-MBA. We'll cover everything from company culture to key roles.

Comparing S&T to Investment Banking, Consulting, and Asset Management

A breakdown on how S&T differs from other finance career paths in pay, hours, required skills, and long-term exit paths.

Career Paths Beyond the Desk

Explore the lucrative and rewarding exit opportunities for S&T professionals, including hedge funds, private equity, and fintech.

Sales & Trading-Specific Tips

Advanced, S&T-only advice on technical questions, market knowledge, and desk-specific behavior that lands the offer.

Recruiting Stories from Recent Analysts

Candid accounts of what worked (and what failed) in real S&T interviews, networking, and offer negotiation processes.

S&T Application and Networking Tracker

A plug-and-play system for managing applications, tracking networking contacts, and prioritizing your target banks effectively.

S&T Self Assessment

Use this checklist to gauge your strengths and weaknesses against the traits of top-performing Sales & Trading professionals.

How Market News Becomes A Trade Idea

Learn how elite traders go from headline to execution, generating actionable, profitable ideas in minutes.

S&T Recruiting Timeline

Don't miss the deadline. Get the critical month-by-month breakdown of when to apply for internships and full-time S&T roles.

Recruiting Timeline (Undergrad & Masters – Sales & Trading Focus)

Detailed schedules for both college and graduate students outlining when banks recruit and how to manage the application cycles.

S&T Resume and Cover Letter Tips

Learn exactly how to tailor your experience and skills to get noticed by S&T desks, not just general finance HR.

Life as a First Year Analyst

Survive your first year. Learn the essential day-to-day tasks, how to manage expectations, and the best way to prove your value quickly.

Real Stories from S&T - Candid Perspectives (Lifestyle, Pressure, Culture)

An experienced trader discusses the high-pressure environment, the true lifestyle, and the unspoken rules of the trading floor culture.

S&T Terms Glossary

Master the 20 most critical Sales & Trading terms used on the trading floor every day.

Inside the Trading Floor

Peek behind the curtain to understand the tech, the structure, and the high-stakes culture of a major bank's trading room.

How Different Firms Compete in Markets

Deep dive into the strategies, risk profiles, and unique advantages that separate bulge bracket banks from elite boutiques.

Pros and Cons of a Sales & Trading Career

Get the unvarnished truth on the compensation, exit opportunities, and intense demands before you commit to S&T.

S&T Key Skills

Understand the core analytical and psychological skills you need to thrive and get promoted on the desk.

S&T Overview of Desks

From Fixed Income to Equities, see a quick breakdown of every major Sales & Trading desk and which is right for your skills.