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Study Burnout: How to Recognize, Cure and Prevent Them

Zee Tan

3 Feb 2025

Study Motivation

All CFA exam candidates know it. Or candidates for any high stakes exams really. Others may not understand, but we do – the CFA exams are hardcore. The burnout is real. Burnout happens when you simply do not have a drive to continue doing this crap any longer. Nothing goes in, and you may feel panicked, overwhelmed and unable to meet the study demands needed to pass the CFA exams. You’ll also lose the interest and drive that led you to start the CFA ...

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Phone Interview Tips: 10 Clear Steps to Acing It

Zee Tan

2 Feb 2025

Career Advice

My first phone interview was a magnificent disaster. I fumbled my own name, couldn’t go through my work experience without mixing up words, and I forgot the name of who I was speaking to. ...

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How To Get Promoted at Work: The Ultimate Guide

Sophie Macon

1 Feb 2025

Career Advice

Investing your time and energy in years of dedicated study and work experience is a typical route towards professional career success. In many finance careers, there is often a clear hierarchy leading to ...

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CFA Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day

Sophie Macon

31 Jan 2025

CFA, Exam Day & Results

The week before CFA Level 1 must feel pretty daunting, as it still feels the same for most Level 2 and 3 candidates too. Back then, I still remember feeling what can best ...

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CFP Pass Rates: How Difficult is the CFP Exam?

Sophie Macon

30 Jan 2025

CFP

Aside from career progression and salary information, one of the main considerations for potential CFP candidates to embark on the qualification is the CFP pass rates. It is a common question we get ...

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CFA Last Minute Preparation: How to Cram Efficiently

Sophie Macon

29 Jan 2025

CFA, How To Study

Feeling like you’re running out of time? OK, calm down and take a few deep breaths. For whatever reason, perhaps you’ve now find yourself way behind schedule with a few more weeks to the CFA ...

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

Alexander Law

28 Jan 2025

CFA, CFA Level 1

Hi, I’m Alexander Law, a CFA Charterholder.  Back in 2017, I managed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam with just five days of study. My scores were over 70% in all subjects except Alternative Investments ...