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CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

Zee Tan

2 Sep 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 3

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. Let's dive in! A hiring primer for CFA charterholders and candidates Nearly half of candidates register for the CFA exams for career reasons – be it career advancement, improving chances to obtain a job or simply getting recognition from employers.  Therefore, ...

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FRM Preparation: How to Pass FRM Exams

Zee Tan

1 Sep 2024

FRM

The interest in FRM qualification has grown fast in the last few years, given the increasing demand for risk management skillset in the financial sector. With that in mind, we have collected all ...

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CFA Curriculum Changes 2025: A Solid Summary

Sophie Macon

31 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Note: This article is for the new 2025 curriculum. For last year's info, check out our article on 2024 CFA curriculum changes. The new 2025 CFA curriculum is now out for all 3 levels, ...

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What’s the Best CFA Level 3 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan

30 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order CFA Level 3 exam structure has undergone a huge revamp for 2025 with the introduction of Specialized Pathways (i.e. electives). The 2025 curriculum is ...

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What Is The Best CFA Level 1 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan

29 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order There are 93 Learning Modules (LMs) in CFA Level 1's 2025 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the topics in sequence? Or ...

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What Is The Best CFA Level 2 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan

28 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order There are 45 Learning Modules in CFA Level 2's 2025 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the topics chronologically? Or is there an ...

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8 Effective Job Hunting Tips For 2025

Sophie Macon

27 Aug 2024

Career Advice

If you are looking for a new job during this year, here’s a master list of top job hunting tips to maximize your chances of a job offer. Best of luck! How COVID-19 has impacted ...