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This package is specifically designed for those aiming to secure an interview with top companies for sales & trading roles. This package offers personalized guidance on all aspects of the pre-interview process, ensuring you stand out in a competitive field. With expert help, you'll be equipped to craft compelling application materials and develop a robust networking strategy to get your foot in the door. Key components of this package include: - Tailored resume and cover letter reviews to highlight your strengths and align with sales & trading role expectations - Personalized networking strategies to connect with industry professionals and alumni - LinkedIn profile optimization to showcase your sales, trading, and analytical skills - Guidance on creating a compelling personal narrative that resonates with recruiters - Insights into the sales & trading industry, company-specific cultures, and what recruiters are looking for - Continuous feedback and improvement on all application materials - Support in identifying and applying to the right companies for your career goals - Detailed timelines and milestones to keep you on track throughout the application process - Techniques for standing out in competitive applicant pools By the end of this package, you will have a polished application, a strategic networking plan, and the confidence to approach the sales & trading recruiting process with a clear, actionable strategy.
A polished resume that effectively highlights your skills and experiences
A strategic networking plan to connect with industry professionals and secure referrals
An optimized LinkedIn profile that showcases your expertise and attracts recruiters
Continuous feedback and improvement on all application materials
A detailed timeline and milestones to keep you on track throughout the application process
Techniques for standing out in competitive applicant pools
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
LinkedIn Review
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
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Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
Starting at $2,33110h+ of coaching
Expert coaching to elevate your skills and achieve your sales & trading goals.
Starting at $2,33110h+ of coaching
Crush the interview through mock interviews, personalized feedback, and more.
Starting at $1,2305h+ of coaching
Get help with Skill Building, LinkedIn Review, and .
Fiona also coaches for Master’s Programs, Quantitative Finance, Career Coaching, Investment Banking, and Hedge Fund. View all.
Joined June 2025
5.0
Former Berkeley MFE Director | 500+ Coached in Quant Trading
Fiona Taft is a highly experienced career and admissions coach for Master’s programs, with over a decade of demonstrated success in top-tier academic institutions such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. At Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) Program, she has consistently achieved outstanding student placement outcomes (100% internship placement & 95% placement by Graduation), designed and implemented strategic employer relations initiatives, and provided tailored coaching in quantitative finance career pathways, networking, and interview preparation. In her prior role at Stanford, she led executive education programs and coached high-level professionals through career transitions and academic admissions processes. Fiona’s extensive background in admissions strategy, career development programming, and industry engagement—combined with her strong analytical and communication skills—positions her as a trusted guide for aspiring graduate students navigating the competitive admissions and recruitment landscape.
5h+ of coaching