Start exploring the hedge fund industry and careers in fund administration by reading publications such as Hedge Week (http://www.hedgeweek.com) and Institutional Investor’s Alpha (http://www.institutionalinvestor.com). Your school’s librarian may be able to recommend books on hedge funds. One resource to check out is Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity, by David P. Stowell. Visit the Web sites of hedge fund administration firms to learn about the types of services they provide, potential career paths, and other information.
Talk with a hedge fund administrator about his or her career. Ask your school counselor to help arrange an interview. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What type of tools and equipment do you use to do your work? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field?