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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

Is CFA worth it, especially considering the 1,000+ hours you need to complete all 3 levels over an average of 4 years and the relatively low pass rates? What are the benefits of CFA charter? The answer depends on your personal circumstances, your career goals and what you make of it.  Drawing from my personal …

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How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

After a long and hard job search, youโ€™ve gotten yourself a job offer. Congrats! But how do you know if itโ€™s a good one? It’s crucial to know how to evaluate a job offer first, before deciding whether you can negotiate for something better. Deciding to accept a job can be a big decision, and …

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15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist for Success

Whether youโ€™re applying for an entry level financial position or looking to move into a more senior role, after passing an initial phone interview, you may be offered a video interview instead of an in-person meeting. While the pandemic undoubtedly brought video calling into the mainstream, the process of interviewing potential employees is one task …

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cfa vs frm

CFA vs FRM: Which is better for me?

Finance certifications such as CFA and FRM are a cost effective way (compared to an MBA) to give your finance career a boost. We do receive a lot of questions from our readers trying to understand the core differences between them in deciding whether to pursue CFA or FRM. Hence, for those still on the …

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6 Useful Salary Negotiation Tips You Must Know

Itโ€™s insane that weโ€™re never taught about negotiations in classes, given how much we actually need it for important milestones in our lives, such as promotion and salary raise discussions. Just like interviewing, networking, or knowing what to do to get the promotion, negotiations are part and parcel of life, especially when managing your career. Practicing and learning …

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cfa vs cfp

CFA vs CFP: Which is better for me?

If you have an inkling of which finance career you’re interested in pursuing, it is definitely worth studying for a specialized, globally recognized finance certification to help you secure that desired career path. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certifications definitely fit the criteria: highly specialized in their respective field yet still …

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8 Effective Job Hunting Tips For 2025

If you are looking for a new job during this year, hereโ€™s a master list of top job hunting tips to maximize your chances of a job offer. Best of luck! How COVID-19 has impacted job postings globally Before commencing your job search, it is helpful to understand the magnitude of the impact of the …

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6 Clear Steps on How to Change Careers Successfully

The pandemic has prompted a career rethink for many of us, with 60% of UK workers planning a career change. As we see in our forum discussions, thereโ€™s a diverse set of people from various backgrounds looking to make that career change into specific areas in finance. You are not alone. Whether itโ€™sย fixed income,ย asset management,ย equity research, trading, investment …

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