P656 Teletext 656 Nov 3 23:37:01 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — A SHAKE OF THE FUTURE Dear Mike I am very interested in becoming a stockbroker. Please screen some information as to how I can get started. Information on qualifications and training required would bj helpful. Are there any useful addresses where I could write for more information? Amit, Haringey, London N4 cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Kick Start 657 Jobs index 640 COUNTING THE COST p674 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Nov 3 23:37:11 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — A SHAKE OF THE FUTURE Mike replies Stockbrokers are also known as equity salesmjnOwomjn. They buy and sell securities on behalf of clients, and charge commission for dealings. Stockbrokers advise clients as to how to get the best return on potential investments and negotiate the buying and selling of securities. Some specialisj in work for private clients and some for institutions. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Learn a language on CD-ROM 663 FROM CHIPS TO, ER, CHIPS! p657 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Nov 3 23:37:39 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — A SHARE OF THE FUTURE Mike replies You will need to be good at figures, bj able to work well under pressure and have good communication skills. Many stockbrokers are graduates, there is no minimum entry, but A levels or degrees in maths, business studies, economics or computer studies are good You'd need to pass the Securities and Futures Association's Registered Persons exam before starting. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO Box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Nov 3 23:37:57 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — A SHAKE OF THE FUTURE Mike replies You can get more info bz writing to The London Stock Exchange, Stock Exchange Tower, Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1HP. Useful publications include "How The City of London Works" published bz Wartlow and "Working in the Money Business" by Coic. Also, try the Careers Office. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV Plus