Subject: CFA valuation, job interview tips, study effectiveness boost

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300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 30d to Aug'25 • 114d to Nov'25 • 196d to Feb'26

  • CFA, yay or nay? If you're considering whether the CFA Program is worth it for you, check out our framework on how to evaluate this, as well as solid tips from previous candidates on how to pass on all 3 levels.

  • Ace your job interviews: Remember, practice is progress here. In the job application process, do take all the opportunities to speak to others in person or via video calls (see our tips for the latter) when you are invited for an interview. And when you hopefully land several job offers, we also include a checklist on how to evaluate them and be in the position to choose or negotiate for better offers.

  • Improve your study effectiveness: Does exercising help improve your exam performance? How does one improve study memory? We discuss the evidence and list practical steps you can do to boost your study efforts, today.

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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Is the CFA Program still worth it? If you're new to the Program, should you be considering it, or if you're already in it, should you continue?

Reassessing the CFA Program's ROI ➔

CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

Here's the best advice you can follow for CFA Level 1, collected and distilled from successful past candidates.

Top CFA L1 advice ➔

Your Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam Starts with Schweser

AdYour Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam Starts with Schweser

Kaplan Schweser • Prep Providers

CFA candidates who use Schweser are more likely to pass because our study packages include quality study tools, expert guidance, and PassProtection.

Choose Your Study Package ➔

How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

Sam Atari • CFA

Is it possible to pass CFA L2 with just answering practice questions? It seems so. Sam Atari did it, and in this article, he shares exactly how.

L2 with only practice questions ➔

How I Passed CFA Level 3 On My First Attempt

How I Passed CFA Level 3 On My First Attempt

Alexander Del Olmo Irizar • CFA

How do you pass CFA L3 in the first try? When Alexander successfully passed all three exams he decided to share his experience, in case it helps anyone else.

Alex's L3 experience and lessons learnt ➔

Reset Your CFA Studies with FreshStart

AdReset Your CFA Studies with FreshStart

UWorld Finance • Prep Providers

Need a do-over? UWorld’s FreshStart lets you reset your course when life happens.

Explore FreshStart Now ➔

Advance your career with a FMVA certification

AdAdvance your career with a FMVA certification

Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

100 hours of professional Wall Street training material. 24 courses and certificates included. 20+ financial models & templates.

Special rate for 300Hours readers ➔

How To Evaluate A Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

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 ➔

15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist For Success

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 ➔

CESGA, ESRS Compliant & Integrated into the HKMA Framework

AdCESGA, ESRS Compliant & Integrated into the HKMA Framework

EFFAS • Other Qualifications

CESGA now the first certification accredited by EFRAG as ESRS Compliant and integrated into the HKMA framework

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4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Exercising may well be the best performance enhancer for your exam prep - it literally makes you smarter. Find out how exercise contributes to better exam performance, and how you can harness it for your exam prep.

Exercise for better exam results ➔

How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways

How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways

Sophie Macon • CAIA

Improving your memory with a few pointers could be a turnkey moment for your exam preparation, as this will positively impact almost every topic area you're preparing for. Here's how to do it.

Improve your memory, right now ➔

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