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

Sophie Macon

5 Oct 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 ...

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2025 CAIA Exam Dates: Key Deadlines You Need To Know

Sophie Macon

4 Oct 2024

CAIA

Considering the CAIA designation? It's a pretty good choice if you plan to build a career in growing alternative investments sector. In response to the pandemic, CAIA has expanded its in-person computer-based testing ...

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The Best Tip on How to Study Effectively for Exams In A Short Time

Zee Tan

30 Sep 2024

Study Motivation

We all have a limited amount of time in a day to prepare for our finance exams. Wouldn't it be great if we all knew how to study effectively for exams in a ...

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CFA Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips to Create An Effective One

Zee Tan

29 Sep 2024

CFA, How To Study

Have you considered making your own CFA flashcards for your studies? Sometimes you find them ridiculously useful, and sometimes you may find them a bit ineffective – why is that? The secret to effective flashcard ...

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Decided to Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Sophie Macon

28 Sep 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 ...

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What Does An ESG Analyst Do & How To Become One

Sophie Macon

27 Sep 2024

ESG

If you are looking for financial job vacancies, you’ll undoubtedly come across a number of roles associated with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector, including that of an ESG Analyst. Not only ...

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 in First Attempt

Imran Dean

27 Sep 2024

CFA, How To Study

As a CFA exam candidate, I've achieved the holy grail: I’m lucky enough as a candidate to have passed my CFA exams the first times I attempted them. As more than half of Level ...