Dear Dimitri, thank you for making such a clear guide on how to make a great resume. I finally understand how to create a great resume, from the perspective of an intelligent employer instead of a career coach that follows the same template advice. Thank you a lot for the info.

Dimitri, I think this is a great video but I think It would be better if you could show what an optimal resume looks like instead of just saying what could be better. The first reason I'm asking is that if I were to trim my resume to what I "think" the job wants, my resume would be extremely short especially for a fresh graduate. The second reason is that most job descriptions are so vague it makes it difficult to know what exactly to put in or take out of my resume. Love your Vids! Please keep them coming!❤❤❤

I am not too familiar with the quant realm, but for more conventional CS positions skill stacking does indeed work. Especially for larger corporations when the technical team outsources the screening process to HR (!!). They don't really understand whats what, and they don't have the competence to question you further anyways. Every CS major is sending out A LOT of applications in this market and why your application got rejected / accepted is kind of a black box, so you just go with what works. You also get a lot of general advice from older students, and such the winning strategies propagate.

Hi Dimitri, I agree with a lot that you mentioned in this video. I think the reason why people slab C++ across their resumes while not including or having projects related to C++ is to just get their resume through the algorithm keyword resume sort without their resume getting lost behind. I could be wrong.

Woohoo!! 🎉 Amazing video

I recently went through the job hunting process for model validation jobs. I would say make study sheets for technical interviews because a lot of the questions tend to get repeated.

One of the best videos!! Thank you so much for the amazing video. Your guidance has helped a lot in improving my resume and interviewing skills. Just waiting for an opportunity now. Hoping for the best!

I know you already made a video comparing different masters programs, but what do you think about Johns Hopkins financial mathematics program?

Great video ! Can you recommend any financial engineering online degree for working guys ?

Is stevens tech bachelor of quantitative finance a good start for this career path

Hi Dimirtri, Subscriber here. My background is in physics/software. I am 37 and I am wondering whether its too late to pursue a career as a Quant? Keep it up!

Hey Dimitiri, how do you make resume for people who are career switching say mid 30s/40s. Thank you.

How would u advise a mechanical engineer to transition to quant/trading positions?(29yrs old)

How reasonable do you think it is to enter the industry with only a bachelors and personal projects related to quant finance on your resume?

Hello Dimitri, I graduated from CS degree and about to start my masters in Quantitative Finance. I am reading J.Hull and P.Willmott books to familiarize myself with finance, but I have a feeling I need smth more practical. I’m also looking at quant internships in the US next Summer and application deadlines are approaching (July-September). What can I do to increase my chances? Will recruiters really check my GitHub? Do I need to write any personal projects that relate to quant finance?Thank you!

I am currently reading and implementing Analysis of Financial Time Series in Python in real depth. Would that sort of syllabus suffice. Coded 650 questions on LeetCode and have a Bachelors in Data Science and Applications + MBA in Finance. Good with probability upto moments estimation also. Hoping to crack into the roles. Would this be enough?

Hello I want a beginner friendly roadmap on quant analyst

Hello Dimitri, I am currently getting ready to start a master's in business analytics program (Yes, I know that's not a typical degree for quants to have, its really just a stats program with some R coding, currently buying some mathematical finance textbooks as well as looking into getting that Financial Time Series Analysis textbook that you recommended). Frequently, when looking at advice for data science jobs its recommended that you have a portfolio of relevant projects so that employers can see what level of work you are capable of. I was wondering if a similar approach would be useful for quantitative finance jobs. If so, what kind of projects do you think would be best applicable for a quantitative role, more specifically in the model development or quantitative research areas.

I want to know how do we get started? I've spoken to few alumini at Citadel and few prop trading firms and they've referred me to either get familiar with the concepts of the Green book or Heard on the Street. I got these books but the concepts behind them are coupled a lot. Is there any specific set of topics one should go through before trying to attempt these books? I don't want to get stuck in the beginners loop

Hey Dimitri or anyone else. How important are early internships for a quant finance career. Im an undergrad going into my junior year. A double major in Econ and Finance and a minor in math. And a plan to get a quantitative finance masters. What type of internships should I be looking for and when should I take them. ASAP? or between undergrad and grad?

Do you think it would be useful to include a second page on my resume that highlights other relevant skills and experiences? I have a wide range of valuable skills, projects, and certifications that may not directly relate to the specific job I'm applying for. I'm applying for positions such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Data Scientist, and Quantitative Researcher, with a background in data science and econometrics (high in math and statistics but also python heavy). My goal is to find cause and effect relationships and write code that transforms data into business value. However, I don't have the time to tailor my resume for every single job description, especially since they often require different programming languages and project experiences. I'll be creating multiple general resumes to cover different job types. Great video!

Great video man. I'm a data engineer right now. Can someone tell me if I can get into the finance domain within data teams? Thanks

Is it helpful for candidates looking for internships or full time employment as a quant to have a CFA, FRM, CQF, PRM or CAIA certification? Which ones are more important? Thanks for the advise.

which of these is more relevant to become a quant researcher- 1) Economics, Physics, Mathematics & Statistics , and Computer Science independently or 2) Economics, Physics, Mathematics & Statistics combined with Computer science

Hey Dimitry, I am studying MFE at HEC Montreal, and I will be starting to work with a Canadian pension fund in buy side. Do you think I am able to target US job market? Am I in a disadvantage compared to a US applicant?

hey dimitri , im undergrad double majoring cs (minor math)and finance(just finished second year ) Im thinking of switching my cs degree to stat (minor math) degree (as i can not do both) (i will lose 1 year)would you recommend it ? my personal goal is to work in quant finance and quant trading , Thank you

What is your take on self taught or dropouts? Does the quant firms don't hire self taught peoples?

Dimitri, Quants need mentorship to progress in their career. Most people at this stage try to just proof that they are hungry to learn

Should I put that I roomed with you on my resume? Do you think that would help or hurt my chances 😏

I'm heading to UC Berkeley this fall, and I'm split between pursuing a career when I'm done in quants or IB

There's significantly more quant finance graduates than there are available positions, and it keeps getting worse.

Boss this is how ug college application kids write. They get into unis with these extracurriculars.

Why do the comp numbers referenced in your videos seem so low? Are you just speaking for your firm?

I love you man, but I have a real problem with your process of overweighting "big name" schools. In actual fact, YOUR story, is likely the best example of why a high quality education comes from the efforts of the student themselves and not the school they hail from. University of Michigan is not a "big name", and yet the person that choose to overlook that fact got an amazing candidate when they hired....YOU.

funny you rip masters's programs and swear by phd's but you dont have a phd.

thirsty wannabes 😂. keep up the grind