By Sophie Macon Interviewing for a new job, targeting a promotion, or looking to progress your career? Top tier firms know that the CFA Program produces results. For your next career move, here’s a primer with all the facts and research showing how CFA charterholders and candidates have an edge over the rest. A Hiring …
Did you know that 45% of CFA candidates pursue the charter for career-related reasons? But what are typical Chartered Financial Analysts’ (CFA) career paths? It is crucial to understand the potential career paths and flexibility that a CFA designation offers, and this applies regardless if you’re: considering the CFA designation; an existing CFA candidate; or …
Worried about your job in the current climate? Instead of worrying, having an insight to what the future may hold for your industry may help alleviate stress on job security and more importantly – help you better prepare for future changes. Since most CFA candidates are interested in an investment management career, our data-driven guide summarizes the latest …
Did you know that 66% of employed CFA candidates globally are looking to change some aspect of their careers? Career changes can be hard as your pitch has to highlight why your career path so far makes you the best candidate for the job, in spite of the career switch. Our new CFA Career Change Planner guide …
By Sophie Macon Hey 300H readers – I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe. The COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing lockdown in various locations globally has certainly made job hunting trickier than it already is. If you are looking for a new job during this chaotic period, here’s a master guide on …
By Sophie Macon I still recall my younger days applying for my first few jobs in finance. It was intense, quite some spraying (of my CV, that is), and learning loads on the way on how the whole recruitment process works. Now, a little older (and wiser), I’m lucky enough to be in a position …
By Christine So does having a CFA charter get you a job? The CFA charter is a great career enhancer in the right industries and when utilized to its full potential. Although it is challenging to attain, if you are well prepared, it is perfectly possible and will significantly boost your career. However, don’t take it to …
By Zee We cover a lot of topics on CFA exams and results here at 300 Hours (see our Articles section for more details!). But today, let’s explore one of the main objectives that drive CFA exam candidates to take up the exams in the first place – the promise of a dream job. The CFA …
By Sophie No one truly works solo. Your output or result is always influenced by other individuals. Which brings me to the point that having a successful career is mostly about building relationships. Of course, having a good level of base competence of what you’re hired to do is necessary, that’s a given – we …
By Zee How do you close the deal in job hunting? In our Job Hunting Guides, we covered CV-building and networking – two important ways to get your foot in the door. But once you have your foot firmly set in the company of your choice, what do you do? Enter skill number 3, our …