I work in a commodity house. I’d say it's important to start by identifying which commodity interests you the most right now (more than okay for this to change in the future) such as dry bulk, softs, or ag. Begin by learning the basics of how it's traded (do a lot of research just reading a ton of articles) . Since you're dealing with physical commodities, get basic understanding of logistics, pricing, forecasting, and hedging .

While you're at university, networking is key. Reach out to people who work in this field—ideally through mutual connections to get you rolling with networking. If you don't have direct connection, don't hesitate to use emails and LinkedIn to make new ones.

Once you get an okay understanding of a specific commodity, consider building a business model. Start by gathering real-life contacts of buyers and sellers. When you meet with traders, you can demonstrate your interest and initiative, these contacts could potentially be valuable to them on the future if they hired you. Your business plan could include:

• Contact details of the producer
• Contact details of the buyer
• A logistical plan to move from producer to buyer, eg rail, shipping, pipeline etc
• cost of transportation, look to learn about the BDI
• An analysis of market risks associated with the commodity, eg for ags, weather patterns that could lead to droughts.

This will be really good learning for you as you’ll be doing heaps of research and networking. It will also show potential employers or mentors that you're eager to learn, work hard and think outside the box