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resume tips and tricks

CV Writing: 11 Top Resume Tips and Tricks You Must Know

Sophie Macon

31 May 2024

Career Advice

Your resume is one of the first things a potential recruiter sees in the hiring process. And first impressions do matter, especially when it comes to convincing them to invite you for an interview. If you’re relatively new to job hunting, this guide will provide actionable resume tips and tricks that increases your chances of getting that job. Let's take a look! 1. Be prepared to spend time on your resume OK, I'll say it: resume writing can be a massive pain. It’s highly open-ended, you ...

how to change careers

6 Clear Steps on How to Change Careers Successfully

Sophie Macon

30 May 2024

Career Advice

The pandemic has prompted a career rethink for many of us, with 60% of UK workers planning a career change. As we see in our forum discussions, there’s a diverse set of people from various ...

is an mba worth it

Is An MBA Worth It? Find Out With Our Free Tool

Zee Tan

29 May 2024

Career Advice

We talked about CFA vs MBA previously, but this is more fundamental. "Is an MBA worth it" is one of those classic questions that always end up with “it depends”.  I do get why lots of ...

study cfa habits

Decided to Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Sophie Macon

28 May 2024

Study Motivation

OK so you've checked out the CFA Program and decided it may be beneficial for your career. Years ago when I first took CFA Level 1, there were lots of trial and error to find ...

How Is The CFA Exam Graded? We explain the CFA grading system

The Complete CFA Grading Process, Explained

Zee Tan

27 May 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Have you ever wondered how is the CFA exam graded? A while ago I actually researched and considered applying to be a CFA exam grader. Although I ultimately decided not to apply, I learned ...

what is cfa good for

What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look at Job Roles & Sectors

Zee Tan

26 May 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

What is CFA good for, exactly? Somewhere along the way, in the haze of studying, you may wonder whether the CFA journey is worthwhile, or why you even took it in the first place.  It’s not surprising that ...

applying for jobs

Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It’s Not a Golden Ticket to Jobs

Zee Tan

25 May 2024

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

The CFA charter is a great career enhancer in the right industries, and when utilized to its full potential. Although it is challenging to attain, if you are well prepared with a good study ...