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engineering to finance

How to Switch Careers from Engineering to Finance

Zee Tan

23 Feb 2025

Career Advice

It’s quite common for individuals who start off as engineers to think about switching to finance. I'm one of them, by the way. Despite seemingly different disciplines, a background in engineering equips one well with an analytical mind, which is a highly transferable skillset to financial roles. But just how easy is it to switch from engineering to finance, and is it a worthwhile move? Whether you’re an engineering student, a recent graduate, or are already working in the sector and are ...

finance career path

Is Finance A Good Career Path?

Sophie Macon

22 Feb 2025

Career Advice

Finance is often seen as a lucrative career option, but there is more to it than money. This line of work is incredibly varied and rewarding, meaning it can appeal to many different ...

how to prepare and pass CFA Level 2

CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months

Sophie Macon

21 Feb 2025

CFA, CFA Level 2

CFA Level 2 is often cited as the most difficult CFA level to handle, although the debate rages on. I somehow managed to pass Level 2 exam years go whilst working full time. So here’s ...

cfa in college

Should You Consider CFA In College?

Zee Tan

20 Feb 2025

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

Can you take CFA Level 1 in college? Yes, according to CFA Level 1's entry requirements, the earliest candidates can register for CFA Level 1 is when they have 2 years remaining in ...

CFA Institute to Extend CFA Program Candidate Eligibility by One Year

CFA Level 1 Eligibility: Undergrads Can Now Start A Year Earlier

Zee Tan

19 Feb 2025

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

Just in case you're not aware: back in Nov 2022, CFA Institute had expanded the CFA Level 1 eligibility for the program. This means that students with two years remaining in their undergrad ...

CFA entry requirements

CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview

Sophie Macon

18 Feb 2025

CFA, CFA Level 1

There are currently more than 190,000 individuals CFA charterholders globally, and this number is only expected to increase. The first step of becoming a CFA charterholder is to register for CFA Level 1. This ...

are third party cfa prep books necessary

Third Party CFA Prep Books: Do You Need Them? Is CFA Curriculum Enough?

Zee Tan

17 Feb 2025

CFA, How To Study

The CFA program can feel costly at times, and a fair question we get all the time is whether third party CFA prep books are necessary. Isn't the CFA curriculum itself sufficient, especially since ...