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If you are interested in a career with high-value skills and expertise, where you can advise strategic and operational activities of organizations from the top level, then a management consulting career path could suit you well. Management consulting is a fairly broad field that encompasses a range of opportunities. However, at its heart, it is …
Issued by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) designation is a globally recognized qualification that’s designed for risk management professionals. For anyone working in financial risk management, achieving the FRM status can be a great way to boost your career, provide the skills needed to land some of the …
Ever feel that the CFA syllabus is a little incomprehensible at times? Every topic makes sense when you’re going through it, but for me, it’s difficult to recall at short notice what each topic is about. 10 main topics, each fairly different yet connected. How does one sum each topic up in a succinct way? …
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, we look at the average range of CFA study hours clocked by past CFA candidates. However, the feasibility of achieving those …
Have you considered making your own CFA flashcards for your studies? Sometimes you find them ridiculously useful, and sometimes you may find them a bit ineffective – why is that? The secret to effective flashcard use is in the method. Successful CFA candidates (or any exam candidates really) utilize flashcards that makes the most of …
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 together a proper comparison guide to help you decide between CFA Investment Foundations vs CFA Program. Let’s dive in! What is …
This free 300Hours CFA study planner helps you plan, track, and optimize your exam preparation. It monitors your study hours, identifies weak topics by curriculum weighting, benchmarks your mock exam scores against 120,000+ candidates, and predicts your likely exam performance. Works for all three CFA levels and requires minimal daily input. “Loved the tool, it …
Need help with your FRM preparation? The FRM curriculum is broad and the exam rewards application over memorization, so a generic “study hard” approach isn’t enough. Here are 9 tips, built from what actually works across finance exam preparation, to help you pass efficiently. 1. Plan ahead and space out your studies You can’t walk …
We talked about CFA vs MBA previously, but this is more fundamental. “Is an MBA worth it” is one of those classic questions that always end up with “it depends”. I do get why lots of people say “it depends”, as the question is so broad and cannot be generalized for each person’s individual circumstances. But what …
Whether you’re preparing for professional exams, or are a college student studying for your finals, you might be experiencing some anxiety or nervousness about the test. Exam anxiety is common, and something that almost everyone experiences to some degree. Left unchecked, anxiety about upcoming exams has the potential to become a little overwhelming. It can …