Subject: 2021 CFA book list, movies, and other 2021 get-ready guides

9 articles • 64 days to Feb21 • 90 days to Mar21 • 155 days to May21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300 Hours CFA Blog

9 articles • 64 days to Feb21 • 90 days to Mar21 • 155 days to May21

This week we are slowing down a little to sit back and reflect.

Take your pick: movies, books, or brushing up your resume/CV - it's a good time of the year to do that for job hunting!


Plus the 10 commandments for each CFA level to prepare for 2021 the right way.


Read, and comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

The 2021 CFA Candidate Recommended Reading List

Rob Gowen • Christine Martinez • Study Break

We've worked with the CFA Institute to assemble a book list to help solidify readers grasp on finance, but at the same time be a fun and engaging read. And you don't have to take an exam at the end of it - win-win!

20 titles for 2020 ➔

CFA Movies List: Top Must-Watch Finance Films for Candidates

Mike Chan • Study Break

Everything I learned I learned from the movies.' - Audrey Hepburn

Watch and learn ➔

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The CFA Level 1 Commandments

Zee Tan • Guides

Facing the first challenge of your CFA journey can be overwhelming. But that's normal. And you are not alone, because we are here to guide you through this.

Learn how to smash L1 ➔

The CFA Level 2 Commandments

Christine Martinez • Guides

The L2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the most material to cover.

How to navigate L2 ➔

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The CFA Level 3 Commandments

Christine Martinez • Guides

Level 3 tends to be underestimated and also the most misunderstood - it's not that candidates don't spend enough time preparing, but rather sometimes don't spend the time to understand how Level 3 works.

Avoid common L3 mistakes ➔

How To Write A Killer Resume That Gets You Hired

Sophie Macon • Career

Learn how Sophie assesses resumes when hiring for her team.

How to craft a killer resume ➔

How To Correctly Display Your CFA Status Anywhere

Zee Tan • Career

Learn about CFA digital badges, and how to correctly update your CFA status on resume, CV, LinkedIn, business cards and email signatures.

Learn to show off everywhere ➔

Should You Use A Professional Resume-Writing Service? I Tried One, Here's What I Thought

Mike Chan • Career

Do professional resume-writing services help your chances at getting a job? I paid for one and lay out the details, pros and cons.

Here's what I found out ➔

8 Effective Tips For Job Hunting During the COVID Pandemic

Sophie Macon • Career

If you are looking for a new job during this chaotic period, here's a master guide on how to do it effectively and maximize your chances of an offer.

How to navigate the post-COVID market ➔

More guides, tips and stories ➔

What is the 'best' CFA study order?

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We worked with Rob Thakur at Fitch Learning to find out.

See the full post ➔

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