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 Do they care that you did a whole bunch of projects?
 Do they care that you priced a derivative?
 Do they care that you know GARCH?
 Do they care that you executed the Monte Carlo simulation?
 Tempting to just list a bunch of projects under C++ or other classes…………..do not do that, ok?
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1. Give the project a meaningful title…not, “C++ Project”
Example: “Coding Black Sholes Equation in C++”
Example: “GNP Forecasting Project”
2. What should that look like on the Resume?
GNP Forecasting Project , Boston University 2015
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If there was something you were looking to accomplish, then give a summary of that in your first bullet item starting with a past tense verb or “goal”.
If not, that’s ok, too..just start into step 4.
GNP Forecasting Project , Boston University
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Goal: To determine if the GNP was predictable when ……..
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List the steps you took to complete the project, always starting with a past tense verb or “goal”.
GNP Forecasting Project , Boston University 2015
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Goal: To determine if the GNP was predictable when ……..
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Ran Monte Carlo simulation using data from 1/1/2005-1/1/2015.
• Compared to……………….
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Conclusion. The final Bullet Point should identify what you found or what you learned that made that project meaningful. This is the big ‘punch’ to make this meaningful to an employer/recruiter.
GNP Forecasting Project , Boston University 2015
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Goal:
To determine if the GNP was predictable when ……..
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Ran Monte Carlo simulation using data from 1/1/2005-1/1/2015.
• Compared to……………….
• Found that in a _____ market the GNP is _______, etc…..
[Remember to think about why a recruiter cares…why?]
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 What do you do if you get into a jam or need help? Schedule an appointment with me!
Cris Nigro
Feld Career Center cmnigro@bu.edu
or 617-358-0542
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