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How to Switch Careers from Engineering to Finance

Zee Tan

1 Aug 2024

Career Advice

It’s quite common for individuals who start off as engineers to think about switching to finance. I'm one of them, by the way. Despite seemingly different disciplines, a background in engineering equips one well with an analytical mind, which is a highly transferable skillset to financial roles. But just how easy is it to switch from engineering to finance, and is it a worthwhile move? Whether you’re an engineering student, a recent graduate, or are already working in the sector and are ...

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Study Faster: How to Finish All CFA Practice Tests by Exam Day

Zee Tan

1 Aug 2024

CFA, How To Study

So you bought a whole bunch of CFA practice tests. Are you on track to finish all of them by exam day? Our research, based on 900+ candidate experiences and results, shows why finishing ...

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CFA Exemptions: A Big Perk You Should Know

Zee Tan

1 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

We’ve gone through the direct advantages of pursuing the CFA charter. Although there are currently no exemptions on the CFA exams itself, are you aware that the CFA Program could be getting you ...

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CFA vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

Sophie Macon

31 Jul 2024

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

CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight, especially since the introduction of the CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways, as they both target investment and financial professionals. However, there are differences ...

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EFFAS’ Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA): Our Epic Guide

Sophie Macon

31 Jul 2024

ESG

ESG investing is one of the big asset management trends, driven by the increasing financial relevance of ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors, better ESG data, growing investor demand and regulatory pressure. This is ...

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

Sophie Macon

29 Jul 2024

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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CFA Guessing Strategy: 10 Top Tips To Guess Intelligently

Zee Tan

28 Jul 2024

CFA, How To Study

It is CFA exam questions practice season now. Besides being the most effective way to prepare for the CFA exams, it’s also always a good idea to really get to know the exam format well ...