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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 me? Like most comparisons, the answer is – it depends. Firstly, it’s not straightforward to compare a CFA charter and an MBA – they’re fundamentally different creatures addressing different disciplines. At the same time, we recognize there is a real need to evaluate these two qualifications side-by-side these days, ...

5 Will MBA help my career progression

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: ...

How To Focus When Studying And Stay Awake Even When Tired

How To Focus When Studying, Even When You’re Tired

Sophie Macon

6 Feb 2025

Study Motivation

Feeling tired, hard to concentrate, or just simply sleepy when it comes to studying? You’re definitely not alone. ​We all have had those days where our brains feels numb and drained, only to remember ...

chfc vs cfp

CFP vs ChFC: What Are The Big Differences?

Sophie Macon

5 Feb 2025

CFP

When it comes to building a successful career in financial planning, choosing the right certification can play a crucial role in shaping your future. The ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CFP (Certified Financial ...

cfp salary

How Much Does a CFP Make? CFP Salary Insights Revealed

Zee Tan

4 Feb 2025

CFP

For those pursuing a career in financial planning, earning the CFP designation can open doors to lucrative opportunities, enhance career prospects, and offer competitive salaries in a growing industry. In this comprehensive CFP salary ...