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    Graduate with Economics and Finance degree with 2.2

    Dear Jack, I agree, I too am in a similar position (average grades - 2.2 Economics with Econometrics, lack of graduate job). Truth is, this thread is only here to (at best) poke fun at Niraj. matt
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    2.2 in Economics with Econometrics, want to start a career in Finance.

    Thank-you, everyone for your honest opinion. I wasn't expecting anyone to say this was going to be easy, at least I know now the reality of the situation straight from people in the industry. I'm comforted that there are those like GammaJammer whom have started with first degrees like mine. I...
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    2.2 in Economics with Econometrics, want to start a career in Finance.

    thanks but that's not helpful.
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    2.2 in Economics with Econometrics, want to start a career in Finance.

    Thank-you Skill Leverage! Since joining here it's been great I've read so much, you are totally right I do have a lack of focus and I've realised that now since my original post. At the moment I'm considering applying for a trainee accountant role to become a financial accountant? Everyone I've...
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    Forex trading with a Mac

    VMWare Fusion is what I use to accomplish Windows on Mac. There is also a free alternative from Sun, visit here: VirtualBox l Open Source Virtualization l Open Source Software l Sun xVM It's a bit flakey though, Fusion is better. =)
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    Trading platforms for Mac

    I know this is a late reply, but you can use VMWare fusion now and run "Unity" mode, allowing you to run Windows applications inside the Mac. Seamless!
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    2.2 in Economics with Econometrics, want to start a career in Finance.

    Hi everyone, As the title says, I want to start a career in finance. What a time to do this I know - credit crunch! I really need some advise, because it's very difficult to find entry level jobs. First, a bit of background: I'm 22, white male. Qualifications: Studied BSc Economics with...
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