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CFP Career Paths: A Master Guide

Sophie Macon

13 Feb 2025

CFP

If I knew about financial planning as a potential career path years ago whilst at university, I probably would have chosen to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) instead of a short lived, unsustainable career in investment banking. Why? It's because to me, a CFP career is highly flexible, combined with a good mix of intellectual stimulation, great work life balance, relatively stable earnings with good upside potential and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client's lives. It really ...

cfa vs caia comparison

CFA vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

Sophie Macon

11 Feb 2025

CFA, CAIA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight, especially since the introduction of the CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways, as they both target investment and financial professionals. However, there are differences ...

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Customize Your Free SQE Study Planner Now

Zee Tan

11 Feb 2025

SQE

"I am very grateful to 300Hours with special mention to Zee and his team. They have designed the perfect tool to self-study SQE1. With their SQE study planner I created my own study ...

cfa vs mba

CFA vs MBA: Which Is Better for Your Career?

Zee Tan

10 Feb 2025

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

If you currently or aspire to work in finance, and have evaluated if MBA is worth it to you, a natural follow up comparison question could be: CFA vs MBA which is better for ...

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4 Powerful Tips For Your Career Progression

Zee Tan

9 Feb 2025

Career Advice

Are you looking to move ahead in your career? Whether it's because you’ve learnt all you can from your job, looking for more money, or simply looking for a change in environment, you're not ...

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How to Network: 7 Easy Networking Tips To Boost Your Career

Zee Tan

8 Feb 2025

Career Advice

What’s the most effective but under-utilized skill in job hunting? Networking. Yes, having a well organized, crisp resume / CV is a good starting point in any job search. But in this article, we ...

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Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

Zee Tan

7 Feb 2025

Study Motivation, Study Break

Here at 300Hours, we share lots of tips on how to improve your finance exam performance, all neatly packaged in our 'Study Motivation' section. Here’s an interesting recent tip that our team discovered: ...