Subject: CFA & other study + work tips, interview prep, finance career guides

8 articles • 91d to Feb'24 • 177d to May'24 • 274d to Aug'24
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 91d to Feb'24 • 177d to May'24 • 274d to Aug'24

  • Studying while working: Deciding to study a professional qualification whilst working full time is no mean feat. We discuss strategies on how to manage this better, as well as good study habits and Level 1 tips if you're considering the CFA Program. We also compare CFA Program vs Investment Foundations for those weighing up their options.
  • Interview prep super guide: Whether you're actively looking for a job or not, it's always beneficial to hone your interviewing skills as opportunities sometimes come when you least seek it. We discuss in-person and video interview preparations to ensure you ace them.
  • Finance careers: This week's spotlight is on an in-depth guide to corporate finance and hedge fund career paths. We take a look at what it entails, day to day tasks and qualifications needed (if any) to get a job in these sectors.

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8 Easy Tips On How To Manage Study With Full Time Job

8 Easy Tips On How To Manage Study With Full Time Job

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

How do you balance studying for a Masters-level qualification while having a full-time, high-stress job?

Work and study effectively ➔

Decided To Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Decided To Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

Here are 7 habits that will help you transform into an all-singing, all-passing successful CFA candidate.

7 habits to CFA success ➔

Give Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

AdGive Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

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Schweser’s all-inclusive CFA Study Packages combine quality study tools and expert guidance to produce superior success rates for candidates like you.

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2024 CFA Level I Practice Pack

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CFA Institute • Study Resources

Registered CFA Level I candidates! Supplement your studies with even more questions and mock exams, all written by the authors of the CFA Program.

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CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

What are the most effective pieces of advice from CFA candidates that passed their L1?

Top L1 exam advice ➔

CFA Investment Foundations Vs CFA Program: A Clear Comparison

CFA Investment Foundations Vs CFA Program: A Clear Comparison

Zee Tan • Career Advice

What is CFA Institute's Investment Foundations, and is it more suitable for you than the CFA Program? We compare and find out.

Investment Foundations vs CFA ➔

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Be A Certified ESG Analyst

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EFFAS • Other Qualifications

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How To Prepare For An Interview: 3 Steps To Secure Your Job Offer

How To Prepare For An Interview: 3 Steps To Secure Your Job Offer

Zee Tan • Career Advice

How do you smash an interview and get a job offer?

3 steps to get the job ➔

15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist For Success

15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist For Success

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Do you know how to ace a video interview? There are some important differences between a video interview and in-person.

Tips to ace video interviews ➔

Corporate Finance Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Corporate Finance Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Zee Tan • Career Advice

How is a corporate finance career like? We go through all the inside info.

All about corporate finance ➔

Hedge Fund Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Hedge Fund Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Hedge funds are often quite opaque enterprises. How do you break into a hedge fund career?

Hedge fund deep-dive ➔

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