<p>So basically, I need some advice on how best to utilize this absolutely incredible connection. I'm going to be a freshman in college next year, so for summer internships etc it's pretty sweet too. What are the best ways to go about this? (I am not very close with him as he is always away on business when my family visits, but I am close with his wife, my Godmother. She wrote me a college recommendation). Thanks.</p>
<p>Talk to him.</p>
<p>/begin sarcasm</p>
<p>Damn dawgie, you’re good. What would this sight do without you.</p>
<p>/end sarcasm</p>
<p>/rolls eyes</p>
<p>Thank you fellow Bostonian.</p>
<p>I’m from Boston too.</p>
<p>Thread full of Bostonians, hehe. But I was serious just talk to him about what you like, your goals, and any advice or opportunities he has. Make him feel special and get him to talk about how he arrived at managing a hedge fund.</p>
<p>No, just be honest. Have an honest conversation with the guy whose your godfather, tell him you’re interested in doing what he’s doing, ask him for tips and advice, any contacts he might be able to pass along to you, etc.</p>
<p>Nice title, props to your godfather.</p>
<p>At the risk of pointing out the obvious… maybe you should try asking him for an internship?</p>
<p>Why beat around the bush? He’s not some alumnus of your college or some friend of a friend of a friend - he’s your godfather. If you’re interested in that field, then just ask him for an internship. Why waste time with all of this “Do you have any advice for me?” nonsense?</p>
<p>If you’re interested in a field other than the one he’s in though, THEN I suggest asking if he has any advice/knows any contacts. </p>
<p>Consider yourself blessed. You’re in a position that many (including myself) would kill for. Don’t squander it.</p>
<p>I will do you proud Mr. Kash_Money.</p>
<p>By the way, say I was an analyst at this fund straight outta college, what kind of hours, travel, and salary/bonus could I expect?</p>
<p>First- have an honest conversation with him, tell him you know its a bit early in the game, but you’re interested in his line of work. Ask him questions – how he got into it/why he got into it/what he did in college to prepare, get advice from him. And more importantly, he’s your godfather and you say you’re not too close to him – stay in touch with him, even if it’s sending random, periodic emails to update him (“Hey! First month of college went great! You were really right in telling me to try this econ class… so far its going really well!” things like that… this guy should be like family to you, maintain that relationship) and once you become closer to him, then asking him for advice in your internship search process becomes easier and more comfortable, and say he gives you a job at his hedge fund (or puts you in contact with one of his many financial contacts) it seems less like nepotism and more like warranted networking.</p>