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Finance Career Quiz: Which Career Fits Your Skills & Personality?

Sophie Macon

21 May 2024

Career Advice

The global financial services market is expected to grow from $22.5 trillion in 2021 to $28.5 trillion in 2025, recording a compound annual growth rate of 6%. To support this growth, the demand for highly-qualified finance professionals is expected to increase in the next 5 years. Interested in a career in finance, but unsure which path is right for you? Check out our brand new, free finance career quiz to find out which career suits you based on our career aptitude test! Finding ...

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CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon

15 May 2024

CFA, How To Study

So you’ve finally registered for the CFA exams as a Level 1 candidate. Welcome! Facing the first challenge of your CFA journey can be overwhelming. But you are not alone, because we are here to guide you ...

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 In 2 Weeks: My Crazy Story

Zee Tan

14 May 2024

CFA, How To Study

Editor’s note: This is a personal story shared as an anecdote. You should definitely NOT look to this example for your own CFA preparation approach (unless desperate)! Hi, I'm Scott, and a few years ...

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How Long to Study for CFA exams? A Quick Sense Check

Zee Tan

13 May 2024

CFA, How To Study

Whether you're considering the CFA program, or a current candidate tracking your study progress, the question of 'how long to study for CFA Level 1/2/3' often pops up along the way. In this article, ...

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CFA Investment Foundations vs CFA Program: A Clear Comparison

Zee Tan

12 May 2024

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

Did you know that besides the CFA program, CFA Institute also offers CFA Investment Foundations program? Many potential candidates get confused between the two qualifications, so we thought it may be helpful to put ...

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CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways: Which Should You Be Choosing?

Sophie Macon

12 May 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

CFA Institute previously announced some major evolutions to the CFA Program. Among them is the introduction of Specialized Pathways for CFA Level 3 candidates from 2025. Level 3 candidates will now be able to ...

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Does Music Help You Study? How To Use Music For Exam Success

Sophie Macon

11 May 2024

Study Motivation

Nearly every student is accused at some point of idling about listening to music instead of working hard on an assignment. Unsubstantiated protests that music helps put them in the right frame of ...