What I Want For My Career

It was at this moment that I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I had let down so many people including myself by listening to those around me and by doing what they wanted me to do. I never really did something that made me happy. I was always trying to keep the people I love, happy. Call me selfish but I need to do something for myself for once. I tried to fulfill what my mother wanted me to become. Priesthood was not for me. Those long days praying were a bit too long, not knowing when I could take a break from something that was just plain boring. The one thing I knew for sure was that I was tired of it. It was something that I did not wish to do anymore. Maybe a personal experience at church on a Sunday was more for me. I gave up on my mother’s dream for me and I knew I had let her down but I knew she wanted me to be happy when she told me, “Antonio, I know you are unhappy with the decision that you made at this point in your life. This action you took was because of me and I understand that know. It is not your job to keep me happy, you must first be happy yourself. Pursuit and chase the dreams that you have, not the ones that I had for you.” Letting my mother down was one of the hardest things that I could have done. She said it was not my job to keep her happy but as a child she would be the one to keep me happy and I had hoped I could return the favor and do the same. I understand that she wants the best for me, but I do not understand why I had to be caught in

The stock market has always intrigued me and I have since been eager to learn more about it. Starting back in January of this year, I ordered three textbooks on stock trading to become more informed on the subject. After reading these books, I gained further insight on stock trading which led me to open my own brokerage account where I could buy and sell stocks. I started by playing a stock simulation which was very similar in concept to StockTrak, a program we used in this class. I found that this helped provide me with a hands on experience which helped familiarize me with stock trading and learning how to manage and use my money efficiently. I continued to play this simulation for about two months and during this time my portfolio grew about 4%, which provided me a confidence boost and motivated me to invest in my real money into the stock market. In March of 2015, I officially began trading in the stock market and I continued to learn along the way. As of now, I have roughly nine months of stock trading experience. As stated previously, I have always had in interest in the stock market, but I never acted upon it until as recently as earlier this year. My interest in the stock market was peaked because I enjoy taking risks and the stock market

I have pursued my interest and knowledge of financial markets through analyst positions on Limestone Capital and Queen’s Private Capital Group, two student-run finance clubs at Queen’s. As part of my involvement, I completed training in financial modelling, developing the necessary skills to perform valuations. I also

My background in economics has provided me with an excellent basis from which to start my advanced studies in finance. My critical thinking skills come from various micro and macro economic courses. My math and problem solving skills come from courses such as Econometrics, Statistics and Calculus. Also, I developed my computer skills through course such as computer science and learnt how to use statistics and econometrics software such as Eviews and Stata. For that matter, I think my undergraduate degree has prepared me with complete set of skills to deal with various situations and provided me with the tools needed to think critically and analytically. All these factors helped me to create a very strong foundation, capitalizing on which I intend to pursue an MSc in Finance as my postgraduate degree.

A deep and precise comprehension of the investment world in its energetic context can be an essential force to successfully balance risk and reward of a portfolio, a key element in asset management. I am conscious that the knowledge gained at Royal Holloway is not enough to fully understand the complexity of today’s financial markets and to properly react to changing and unpredictable market conditions. The MSc at LSE can fill such a vital gap, enabling me to excel in the industry that I much dream of working in. The course would give me in-depth expertise of financial theories and models, something I am looking forward to. It can strengthen my current abilities such as my analytical capabilities in addition to equipping me with indispensable tools for investing. The possibility of tailoring the degree to meet my personal career ambitions fascinates me. I firmly believe that this specific program can assist me in meeting my career goal of managing my personal boutique hedge fund, the

The stock market, a market with a lot of risks, successfully awakens my desire to study about business. Not only because the desire of making plenty of money in the future, but also because of the desire to explore the mystery of the number world. Although luck could be a very imperative factor in the stock market, I believe profession can be the same important feature, too.

The stock broker profession is predicted to grow in the next 10 years. In the Occupational Outlook Handbook by the Bureau of Labor Statistics they report and predict statistics for many occupations. The Bureau of Labor statistics reports that in 2024 there will be 32,500 new jobs (“Occupational Outlook Handbook”). It is clear that there will be growth in this field. This means that acquiring a job as a stockbroker will be easier than it has in the previous years.

Three years ago my mother showed me the basics of the stock market. This intrigued me to run my own stock trading account, but I needed to be more knowledgeable of the market before I started using my own money. When I opened my account, the only advice I received was, “Read the Wall Street Journal everyday.” I produced small returns for a year but was excited I was making money. Junior year I decided to take AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics. These classes both taught me how the market works using various graphs and formulas for maximizing profits. I used this valuable knowledge from my class and a lot of research on an assortment of companies to make sure I acquired the returns I sought. After taking the class I plugged more money into

When I was 6 years old I was asked what I wanted to do when I grew up. I answered like any other 6 year old with dream of saving the world by being a doctor. As I grew up I had critical surgeries because I had dislocated my hip while playing sports. I had my surgeries done in Shriners Hospital for children, there I saw many children with different orthopedic disabilities. This was when I realized that I want to focus in the orthopedic field to help out children like me.

In order to work towards this goal, I knew I had to upgrade my knowledge and skills. This was when I first felt the need to enroll in a master’s program in Financial Engineering. Upon exploration, I realized that the multi-disciplinary approach of financial engineering made it an ideal match for my career aspirations, as it involves a combination of engineering, mathematics and finance, all of which I am deeply interested in and have the sufficient background to excel. Finally, having realized the fast-paced changing environment of finance and trading brought about by financial engineering, I have decided to enroll in a financial engineering program to gain graduate-level knowledge in quantitative finance and get updated of the latest advances in the financial Industry. Enrolling in such a program would improve my knowledge, skill set and help me become a better equipped Quantitative trader, which I wish to become in the

In today’s market, it is essential to have at least a minimal understanding of financial information

Choosing a career path is a bit like playing pin the tail on the donkey. Possible outcomes include: The player could become dizzy from the countless directional choices, wander away from the primary target, or forge ahead with confidence toward the ultimate prize. Fortunately, the last outcome reflects my path to my dream career. I discovered at an early age that I was interested in the field of medical science. Although my decision has evolved some over the years, I have never wavered in my general opinion that my career path will lead me into the medical field.

"The judge has made his decision, the accused has been found guilty." These are the words that one day I will finally hear. My future goal is to be a lawyer. A lawyer is a professional person authorized to practice law. They defend or prosecute people for the crimes they have committed. (dictionary.com) I am very out spoken and believe in fighting for what I want or think is right.

In school, socially, I have a hand full of very close friends and many acquaintances. Academically, I get straight A’s and get all my work done on time and don’t procrastinate. By the time I graduate High School, I want to make several more new friends, been accepted to college, and participated in many activities. In my opinion, I enjoy school and learning more every day. Learning, in my opinion, is crucial to a good education and succeeding in life and then being able to go off to college and having a career. The student that I want to be socially and academically, is one that participates in the classroom and in the activities in school.

Growing up in Miami I have gotten accustomed to the cold and impersonal interactions attributed to living in a big city. Although I enjoy all of the opportunities that are presented by metropolitan areas, it disheartens me to know that most people in urban settings do not know their neighbors. Via avian perspective, you can see the large-scale segregation of classes and ethnic groups. Little Havana, Little Haiti, and Little Puerto Rico are just some examples of the neighborhoods I have called home. As a multiracial child, I found it difficult to fit in when the typical icebreaker question was “Where are you from?” “Me?” I would ask. Knowing there was a narrow range of accepted responses I replied, “I am from here - from Earth... but more importantly, where am I going?” It seems a natural human characteristic to assign greater importance to our past experiences than to our aspirations for the future. In order to achieve what I want with my life I know that I must not dwell on the past but focus on the future.