CFA Exams: 20 Things You Must Know Before Starting

Zee Tan • Career Advice

CFA charterholders share insights and practical advice based on their own experiences. Learn from their misses and wins, including common pitfalls and effective strategies, and to avoid unnecessary mess-ups.

Learn from our mistakes - avoid CFA pitfalls ➔

CFA Requirements: How To Become A CFA Charterholder

Zee Tan • CFA

Besides the exams, what are the other requirements to becoming a CFA charterholder? In this guide, we go through the entire list, including fees, work experience and sponsors.

CFA charterholder requirements ➔

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7 CFA Motivational Techniques To Stay Sane While Studying

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Motivation is perhaps the single most important factor in ensuring your studying goes well. Without the right amount of motivation, no amount of knowledge, circumstance, money or time matters. Here's a list of proven techniques to ensure you remain motivated while preparing for your exam - and not burn out.

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CFP Career Paths: A Master Guide

Sophie Macon • CFP

What career paths does being a Certified Financial Planner open up? In this guide, we explore how CFP enables certain exclusive career options while boositing others.

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Financial Modeling: Top Courses, Jobs & Career Guide

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Financial modeling is a critical skill used by people in a range of analytical and planning roles, and plays a key role in the decision making process, especially in almost every financial career path.

What makes it so important? We’ll take a quick look at some of the types of financial models you’re likely to encounter, and review how financial modeling is used within various roles.

We’ll also highlight some of the best financial modeling courses and qualifications available to help you boost your skills, so that you can develop and use financial models like a pro.

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15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist For Success

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

More than 80% of employers globally now prefer video interviews for first-stage, so you better be prepared to ace it. Here are 15 solid tips to help you prep.

Video interview tips ➔

4 Powerful Tips For Your Career Progression

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Want to push your career to greater heights? Here are 4 solid tips that will help you at every rung of the career ladder.

Tips to make the move up ➔

How To Evaluate A Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Deciding to accept a job can be a big decision, and evaluating a job offer isn’t easy. How do you decide if a job offer is the right one for you? Here is a checklist for you.

Job evaluation checklist ➔