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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abir" data-source="post: 276056" data-attributes="member: 43961">Thanks, ZFL, Daniel, and KillingField for the input. 'Interesting enough, I spent two years on researching QKD for my Master's degree but went on to earn a PhD in semiconductor photonics.'ZFL, We seem to have traversed the same paths. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />'You haven't name any specific groups, departments or fields. ': Actually I am not sure about any particular fields, I have briefly read some articles on risk management, algorithmic trading, portfolio management. There is a chapter on Thomas and Covers' 'elements of information theory', called 'information theory and portfolio theory'. I have read the chapter a bit. However, I don't have much insight into these fields, and that's why I am asking the people who are already in the game. Particularly I would be looking for a field that has well-balanced mathematics and coding (with emphasis on mathematics). '... for a strong background in a systems language like C++ will immediately make you a more employable candidate.'Question: Can you guys tell me how do I demonstrate a strong background? I can certainly prepare for the interview questions, but to get an interview offer in the first place I would need a portfolio. If I work with Daniel Duffy's  'Introduction to C++ for financial engineers', solve some exercise and projects, and put them in GitHub, will it help?'Now covid may have cut fulltime hiring in some places, so converting to a fulltime position may not be possible,' Thanks for the suggestion to do internships. However, the above quote is exactly my concern. Under normal circumstances, I would have invested the time to brush up the necessary skills. The thing is, I have a fairly good chance to start a Post Doc as I have a good network. If I want to make the position secure, I could start a collaborative project in my Ph.D. while I am writing my thesis and continue the project on my postdoc. It will secure my finance for at least two years. Changing the field right now seems to be a bit risky to me. The other plan would be to be enrolled in the post doc and meanwhile, keep building my profile. But who am I to be so sure? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> That's why I am asking the people who have the pulse of the market. Question: In that context, does having a  post-doc degree reduce chance in the market? 'Some banks (at least GS, JPM) have teams doing quantum computing (and have published papers on the subject, too). 'This is another great suggestion. I looked up, IBM is another good option. Indeed this is a relevant <a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/1905.02666.pdf" target="_blank">paper.</a> I will keep that in mind. Question:Can you guys tell me whether having a paper like this increases chance in the mainstream job market? Here the authors are at least showing some financial background.Thanks for your suggestions again.<h3></h3></blockquote>

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