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    Bachelor of Science UNSW?

    You will still have people who are extremely smart doing your course, so be wary of your attitude.
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    Summer '08-09 Chatter Thread

    My record this summer is around 90 hours in one week.
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    Mining Questions

    I work outside for most of the day, so its usually around 40 degrees. Although we do leave the landcruiser on for most of the day and sit inside with air con on when we have to wait for drillers. Work hours are 6-6. So get home around 5:30-6:30 depending on the day.
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    Mining Questions

    Ive got a place here, so its all good. It's not worth flying back home. Im having an epic time here in Perth/on site now, so im glad im here.
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    Sydney or UNSW for Commerce/Engineering?

    Re: 回复: Re: Sydney or UNSW for Commerce/Engineering? It really makes no difference. Having studied at both unis, they are pretty similar. Go for the one that is closer - i.e. usyd.
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    Mining Questions

    If you are Chem Eng, look at oil/gas companies or BHP. Most other miners are recruiting less people because of falling metals prices. I think you will find it competitive if you go for larger companies. Smaller companies will have smaller intakes but much less applicants. Maybe ask your...
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    advice for prospective comm/law student please !

    I have to disagree you can move into Ibanking from BIG4, but yes do take com/law.
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    what's best to get into IB

    Ive already given you suggestions. Reread my post.
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    what's best to get into IB

    Economics is not quant enough to be a trader. Maybe a cash trader, that's about it. An economics and finance double is really one degree. They are nearly identical. Better off doing something which gives you a broader skill set. As im sure you would know from your extensive research...
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    what's best to get into IB

    Cos you seem to have no idea about what you are getting into. You want someone else to choose a degree for you for a career you know very little about. I asked you where you want to end up as there are vastly different skill sets involved in IB. M&A is completely different to structuring...
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    what's best to get into IB

    So why do you want to work in IB? Why do you want to work in trading? What do you think traders do on a daily basis?
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    what's best to get into IB

    What do you want to do in IB? I get this feeling you don't know what you are getting into.
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    clerkship questions

    This thread is ripe for locking... If the OP actually has the average they say, they should know the answers to the questions already...
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    Biomedical engineering at USYD or UNSW?

    Nope, go with USYD or UNSW.
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    Mining Questions

    I work in Metaliferious. Above ground. In the Pilbara. I do whatever the geos do there. It's great as im not stuck in an office reading stuff or photocopying. I am attached to my supervisor. Definately enjoying it, although not so much my time in Perth as I get really bored.
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    Mining Questions

    Im interning in mining this summer so if you have any questions please post them here and ill try to help as much as possible. Bear in mind I wont be able to answer during my work days as im usually working 12-13 hours.
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    what's best to get into IB

    And a diploma in networking. Networking is essential these days. If you can skip HR then you are doing well. Best to get your CV to the head of the department or the like.
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    Mac Bank drop 100 staff

    Mac are planning to cut 5000 staff out of 13 700 worldwide. Not good.
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    Geoscience query

    You should be fine, unless you want to major in geophysics or structural geology or engineering geology. Geology doesn't need maths unless you pick the above specialisations. But you will need to do some basic 1st yr maths as part of your degree.
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    Summer '08-09 Chatter Thread

    Nothing really, got a week off. So just chillin.
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