Recent content by jamieroberts

Soosta. Alot of jobs aimed at graduates want upwards to 24UCAS points. One I found wanted 28. I got a total of 12 UCAS points which has meant there are alot of jobs I dont meet the basic requirements, ie 2:1 and 22 UCAS points. There are jobs out there that dont care about UCAS points but...

Although your final mark does count a 2:1 is generally acceptable for most positions. A Level results and UCAS points are more important than you would imagine, if you have a first but rubbish A Levels you will still fall at the first hurdle. If you do end up at a "not so great uni" then as...

Im just about to finish my Banking and Finance degree. I am yet to be told I cant have a job because I have a degree, if anything a lot of places want Masters and PHD's. If you dont want to go down the uni route then on all letters and CV's emphasise your personal trading. In the interviews...

Hi Arjun. I am just about to finish my Banking and Finance Degree, looking at a 2:1. I am looking at trading as a career within an arcade like yours. I am looking for any advice? I currently trade a portfolio of personal shares and am very interested in the financial markets. Thanks in...

Im currently in my final year at Uni. Not a top tier uni and yes that is a disadvantage. A first though is not neccessary, hardly any of the graduates ask for firsts. He needs to go to uni though, if nothing else it is a growing up experience!

Thanks dow dog. I have just been through the site, I have emailed them asking for help as I cant find it within the site.

Sorry to be a bit of topic but I am looking for a list of what shares made up the FTSE 100 in July 1995? It is for my third year dissertation and I cant find them anywhere! Thanks in advance Jamie Roberts

I will go to the library and sift through the old ft copies there. Thanks for the idea!

Hooya, glad i provided some amusement. Its been a long morning!

thanks bonsai, its for my third year dissertation. have been using current FTSE 100 but it doesnt fit my hypothesis, found that out only after i have completed all the calculations! I will keep looking!

Does anyone have any idea where i can get a list of the shares in the Ftse 100 in 1995? Thanks in advance jamie roberts

hz125. I am in a similar position to yourself. Not great A'levels and not at a "top tier" University. I am having relative success though. There are lots of places that will talk to you and onvce your name is known you can go from there. Ask friends family etc, you will be surprised who knows...

does anyone know what a swaption is or where I can buy one? Also has anyone ever heard of Zenfutuers? Thanks in advance Jamie

Thanks Neil. I have an interview with them and was hoping to get some background information on them. They do not seem to have a website so was hoping some one here might know, I have tried Google etc.

Has anyone ever heard of ZenFutures? Thanks