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15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist for Success

Sophie Macon

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 an in-person meeting. While the pandemic undoubtedly brought video calling into the mainstream, the process of interviewing potential employees is one task that many finance companies have been conducting via video call for a number of years. Convenient, efficient and easier to manage, video interviews are now something ...

How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

Zee Tan

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 ...

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4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

Zee Tan

13 Dec 2024

Study Motivation

I got into exercising a bit more a few years ago. While I’ve now become a lot more sedentary compared to my fitness peak, I still maintain a fairly active lifestyle, if I ...

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How To Be More Disciplined, Instantly

Zee Tan

12 Dec 2024

Study Motivation

Today, I want to share one simple yet effective technique on how to be more disciplined in your studies and life, that you can implement right away. It all started a few years ago, ...

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How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways

Sophie Macon

11 Dec 2024

CAIA, CFA, FRM, How To Study

This is a SUPER detailed guide to enhancing your memory retention for studying. In this guide, I’ll show you 18 actionable ways on how to improve memory for studying any exams, with CFA-exam-specific examples. So if ...

CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon

10 Dec 2024

CFA, How To Study

So you’ve finally registered for the CFA exams as a Level 1 candidate. Welcome! Facing the first challenge of your CFA journey can be overwhelming. But you are not alone, because we are here to guide you ...

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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

Sophie Macon

9 Dec 2024

Career Advice, CFA, CFA Level 1

Is CFA worth it, especially considering the 1,000+ hours you need to complete all 3 levels over an average of 4 years and the relatively low pass rates? What are the benefits of ...