The interview process quickly shifted from a supposed Financial Analyst/Trader job opportunity into a sales pitch for a paid training course. The company explained that candidates without prior trading experience must complete a 6-week “academy” programme costing approximately £4,000, paid by the applicant. This was not made sufficiently clear in the original job advertisement, which presents the role as a salaried analyst/trader position. Very little of the conversation focused on my actual analytical experience or suitability for the role. The main focus became enrolling into the paid training pathway. Applicants should be aware that this is closer to a paid trading academy/funded trader model than a traditional graduate analyst role.