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6 Useful Salary Negotiation Tips You Must Know

20 Dec 2024

Career Advice

It’s insane that we’re never taught about negotiations in classes, given how much we actually need it for important milestones in our lives, such as promotion and salary raise discussions. Just like interviewing, networking, or knowing what to do to get the promotion, negotiations are part and parcel of life, especially when managing your career. Practicing and learning more about it earlier always never hurts. While I understand that negotiation skills improve with actual practice, it certainly helps to have some basic knowledge ...

The Best Headphones and Earbuds to Use When Studying for the CFA Exams

The Best Headphones for Studying (and Earbuds too)

19 Dec 2024

Study Break, CFA, How To Study

The right set of headphones or earphones can really make a difference to an effective study or work session. Listening to music, video lectures or having video calls all depend on having a ...

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CFA vs FRM: Which is better for me?

18 Dec 2024

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

Finance certifications such as CFA and FRM are a cost effective way (compared to an MBA) to give your finance career a boost. We do receive a lot of questions from our readers trying ...

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Why Is ESG Important? Which Careers Benefit From It?

17 Dec 2024

ESG

Finance careers can be lucrative and open up a wide range of professional opportunities. However, it is also important to realize that specific sectors such as investments are affected by much more than ...

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Financial Modeling: Top Courses & Jobs For Finance Professionals

16 Dec 2024

Career Advice

Financial modeling is a critical skill used by people in a range of analytical and planning roles, and plays a key role in the decision making process, especially in almost every financial career ...

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15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist for Success

15 Dec 2024

Career Advice

Whether you’re applying for an entry level financial position or looking to move into a more senior role, after passing an initial phone interview, you may be offered a video interview instead of ...

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How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

14 Dec 2024

Career Advice

After a long and hard job search, you’ve gotten yourself a job offer. Congrats! But how do you know if it’s a good one? It's crucial to know how to evaluate a job offer ...