How to get a hedge fund job

To get a hedge fund job, you need to get the proper education, gain professional experience, and network. Here are some details on the above steps and others you can take to successfully get a job at a hedge fund.

• Get the proper education

You need either a bachelor's or master's degree in finance to work at a hedge fund. Here are some other appropriate majors:

• Statistics

• Accounting

• Economics

Bachelor's and master's degrees are the norm for higher-level hedge fund positions.

• Professional experience

When fresh out of college, or just starting out you are going to want to look for finance-related internship opportunities and entry-level roles. All of this is valuable as it can be included on your resume and in your work portfolio.

• Network

Use social media and professional career sites to reach out and make contact with hedge fund professionals and companies. This can help you build a contact base and sometimes lead to job opportunities in the finance industry.

• Professional certifications

Another strategy to help get you a job at a hedge fund, and also to advance your career in this field, is to obtain professional certifications. Many different professional certifications are relevant to this line of work.

• Work on your resume

Once you find a job listing at a hedge fund that fits your experience and interests you, make sure you go over all of the materials that you will be submitting. Remember, you should create a unique resume for each different hedge fund position you might be applying to.

• Prepare for the interview process

Interviewing at a hedge fund can be an intense process, so make sure you look into common questions. Practice answering common interview questions in a variety of ways for the best results.