Subject: CFA exemptions, study tips, job search hints, burnout recovery guide

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300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 44d to Nov'25 • 126d to Feb'26 • 225d to May'26

  • CFA exemptions and study habits: Although there are no exemptions on the CFA exams themselves, being a CFA charterholder brings some exemption benefits on some finance regulation exams, university courses, and other professional certifications. You can check our summarized list to find out more, along with some useful study habits you'll need for the CFA Program.

  • Job search tips: Having a solid résumé and good phone interview skills increases the chances for an invitation for an in-person interview. Let's look into how to get these right.

  • Managing study focus and burn out: Here are some top tips on how best to focus when studying, even when you're tired. Plus how to spot signs of study burnout and manage it. 

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Decided To Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

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CFA Exemptions: A Big Perk You Should Know

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Why Getting Laid Off Was The Best Thing That Happened To My Career

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Phone Interview Tips: 10 Clear Steps To Acing It

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Nailing a virtual interview is crucial in today's job market. We provide actionable tips on how to prepare, make a good impression over video, and answer common interview questions effectively, so you can ace your next virtual interview.

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

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How To Focus When Studying, Even When You

How To Focus When Studying, Even When You're Tired

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How do you keep on plugging with your revision when you're running on fumes? This guide shows you how.

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Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

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Chewing gum can be used strategically to enhance your exam performance. Of course, this won't be game-changing differences, but it may make the difference between a pass and a fail.

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Study Burnout: How To Recognize, Cure And Prevent Them

Study Burnout: How To Recognize, Cure And Prevent Them

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How do you avoid burnout? And if you're on the way to burnout, how do you recognize and reverse it?

Cure the burn ➔

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