I went to downtown Manhattan to meet up with Kevin Zhang, a financial engineering alumni from CGU. He's pretty nice and funny guy. We had a good time. He's working as a temp in a small consulting company, earning $25/hour. The company wouldn't offer H-1 visa, so Kevin doesn't have much time left. He told me he came to NY last September and couldn't find any job until this July. Geez... it was a long time!!! Sean is doing in Bloomberg as a temp. It seems that temp is a good way to go. Kevin actually got couple interviews from big companies, such as JPMorgan, Citi, HSBC...but he couldn't get into final round. I guess the lack of work experience and communication skill is crucial. Damn, it seems to be so hard. I dont know... Anyway, I will keep trying until I don't see hope any more.

I got a call today when I was in downtown Manhattan. It was such a mistake!!! The call was from a company!!! It was so noisy that I could hardly understand what she said! It was a horrible experience! It teaches me that never pick up unknown phone when you are not prepared!

Trading company

It seems that there are a lot trading company hiring people. What they require you to do is to open an account with your own initial capital, which is $2500. The company will assign some experienced traders to train you and guide you. You don't have any salary. All of the compensation is based on how much you earn to your account. If you do good in trading, the company would raise you to an official trader.

I got a call from this company Diamond Trading Group. It offers me this chance to be a trader. The number is 646-399-1430. It doesn't sponsor H-1 visa. But still it's a source.

I just called the Starline Alliance Capital Partner, which invited me to its career open house today. It turned out to be another trading company and it requires $5000 initial capital contribution. The phone number is 212-931-6848. The website is http://www.staralliancecapital.com/dimensiontrading/.

I can't believe that I totally forgot this blog. I guess that is because I stopped hunting for job for a while.

Now I have graduated and have moved to Jersey City, which is only a few subway stops away from Manhattan New York.

I have to mention about one person before I report what I have done recently. This person is Eric Cao. He is a very straight forward person. He would express whatever is in his mind to me without any modification. Although I feel being disrespected sometimes, I have to say I learn many things from him. He gives me pressure and advice to learn, to grow up, and to live and think like a mature person. I am very grateful to him.

Below are my weaknesses in general:

1. Messy, not organized

2. Doesn't plan forehead, not enough pre-action

3. Not purpose-oriented, give up very easily

4. Doesn't think hard enough

5. Not responsible

Below are my weaknesses in job hunting:

1. Language, communication skill

2. Weak resume

3. Not focus on one area

4. Not enough programming knowledge

5. Not prepared for interview

What should I do to improve myself in general?

1. Keep my room and my desk clean and organized

2. Plan things ahead and stick to schedule

3. Think about what I need and figure out a way to get it

4. Try to be responsible. Admit the mistakes I make

5. Know what to do, learn to reject people and don't waste time on unnecessary stuff

What should I do to improve myself in career?

1. Practice English. Watch English Talk Show, Friends, News. Read English Books. Go out and meet ppl and talk to them (using meetup.com).

2. Write different resumes specific to different positions

3. Read more about Hedge Fund news, website and books

4. Study VBA

5. Practice for interview