Resources

Career Toolkit

Templates, guides, and tools to help you put your best foot forward in quantitative finance recruiting.

This toolkit is a work in progress — we're building out templates and guides as PQC grows. Check back soon, or reach out if there's something specific you'd find helpful.
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Resume & Cover Letter Templates

Formatting and content guidance tailored to quant recruiting, with examples for research, trading, and engineering roles.

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LinkedIn Profile Guide

Tips for presenting your experience and interests to catch the eye of recruiters and alumni in the industry.

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Behavioral Interview Prep

Common behavioral questions at quant firms and a framework for structuring strong, specific answers.

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Technical Interview Prep

What to expect in quant/trading technical rounds — probability, brainteasers, coding, and market-making exercises.

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Elevator Pitch Worksheet

A short framework for introducing yourself confidently at coffee chats, office visits, and networking events.

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Offer & Negotiation Basics

An introduction to evaluating offers and approaching compensation conversations professionally.

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