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I spend a good deal of my spare time playing poker. Should I emphasize this on one of my application essays / put it on my resume?
On the plus side, poker is in line with my post-MBA goals. I want to be a trader after I graduate from MBA school and I have heard that the math / probability / psychology skills, as well as the skills to think and reason quickly are great for the trading floor. For example, poker players make split-second decisions with imperfect information that affect vast amounts of money. Who else does that? Traders.
On the minus side, playing poker as an extracurricular activity doesn't show any leadership skills whatsoever. In addition, some people see poker as a game for "degenerates". (There is a reason why underground poker clubs are illegal). I don't see it this way, but the members of the admissions committee make the decision and they might.
On the plus side, poker is in line with my post-MBA goals. I want to be a trader after I graduate from MBA school and I have heard that the math / probability / psychology skills, as well as the skills to think and reason quickly are great for the trading floor. For example, poker players make split-second decisions with imperfect information that affect vast amounts of money. Who else does that? Traders.
On the minus side, playing poker as an extracurricular activity doesn't show any leadership skills whatsoever. In addition, some people see poker as a game for "degenerates". (There is a reason why underground poker clubs are illegal). I don't see it this way, but the members of the admissions committee make the decision and they might.
19 Apr 2010, 18:40
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Don't emphasize it.
Poker may be more socially acceptable and mainstream now - however, when most people think of poker they don't think "split second decisions" - they think "gambling".
So if poker is like trading, then traders are like gamblers.
Not the kind of association you want to make in this kind of environment.
Poker may be more socially acceptable and mainstream now - however, when most people think of poker they don't think "split second decisions" - they think "gambling".
So if poker is like trading, then traders are like gamblers.
Not the kind of association you want to make in this kind of environment.
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I supported myself through poker during almost my entire undergraduate studies. However, I don't mention poker in any of my job interviews and didn't in any of my applications simply because it carries a negative connotation and the vast majority of people have no idea what it entails. Unfortunately, people don't realize it takes a great deal of skill and responsibility. Hell, most people don't even understand the concept that a winning player will never get unlucky and lose everything if they play responsibly. Forget about trying to explain multitabling and bankroll management.
I've been advised not to put poker on my resume but trading might be a rare exception. It might intrigue a prospective employer but I wouldn't emphasize it as Alex said.
I've been advised not to put poker on my resume but trading might be a rare exception. It might intrigue a prospective employer but I wouldn't emphasize it as Alex said.
