I was familiar with almost all the jobs in this book, but hadn't really understood what it took to do them--AND love them--until I read this book. It also helped me see how these jobs related to each other, which ones were similar and which different. I think this book would be really useful for someone who has had a superficial acquaintance with the securities industry and wants to delve more deeply--maybe someone who has known a friend or family member with one of these jobs and thought it"~ was interesting or exciting. However, it's a pretty sophisticated book since it goes into highpowered jobs that involve some preparation and education. It's Step 2, not Step 1. shown interest in the markets.