Subject: CFA prep study best practices, finance careers comparison, ESG focus

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  • CFA prep study habits: For those new to the CFA Program, we have rounded up the best practices to increase the chances of a first time pass. Forming a good study routine with a study planner is a given, plus effective study techniques such as using flashcards may come useful too. 

  • Finance career faceoff: This week, we will delve deep into the sometimes confusing career paths of investment banking vs corporate finance vs private equity. They do share similar core finance skill sets, and are often transferable but the work that entails is slightly different. Check them out.

  • What does an ESG analyst do? With ESG considerations increasingly intertwined in our lives, boosting your knowledge in ESG can help broaden your career. Let's find out more about a day in the life of an ESG research analyst in finance.

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 In First Attempt

How To Pass CFA Level 1 In First Attempt

Imran Dean • CFA • How to Study

How do you ace CFA L1 first time around? Imran shows you the methods that work - and those that don't.

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Decided To Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Decided To Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

How do you efficiently prepare for the CFA exams, in a way that you learn something useful and enjoy the process? Here are 7 important habits to form during the prep process.

7 habits to prep well for your exam ➔

Give Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

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Kaplan Schweser • Prep Providers

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 Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips To Create An Effective One

CFA Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips To Create An Effective One

Zee Tan • CFA • How to Study

Flashcards can be one of the most useful tools in your study toolbox, but only if you use them right. Creating your own flashcards can be one of the most effective ways to utilize the flashcard method. In this guide, we go through tips to leverage flashcard creation so that you retain the most information, how many to shoot for so that you don't end up wasting effort, and what topics work well.

Flashcard creation tips ➔

The Best Tip On How To Study Effectively For Exams In A Short Time

The Best Tip On How To Study Effectively For Exams In A Short Time

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Whether or not you're a good time manager, I think we can all agree that being time efficient is always a good thing. Here's one very important tip on how to study for maximum impact when you're looking to make the most of your study time.

Structure your study sessions for effectiveness ➔

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Credit analyst training with the CBCA certification

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Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

Full access to 18 courses and certificates. Gain a competitive edge in commercial banking with advanced knowledge, real-world analysis skills, and career confidence.

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Investment Banking Career Path: Roles, Progression

Investment Banking Career Path: Roles, Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Want to learn more about investment banking? In this guide, we go through everything you need to know to have a thriving career in i-banking - compensation, career path, responsibilities, exits.

Guide to investment banking ➔

Corporate Finance Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Corporate Finance Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Interested in corporate finance? We've put together a guide that tells you all you need to know - what being in a corporate finance team is like, job function, compensation, career path progression.

All about corporate finance ➔

Be A Certified ESG Analyst

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EFFAS • Other Qualifications

One exam, one cover-all registration. With no recurring membership fees.

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Private Equity Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Private Equity Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Curious about private equity? Sometimes the PE industry can seem a little opaque. This guide will help you see things a little clearer - covering job functions, compensation, how PE firms work, and career progression.

A career in private equity ➔

What Does An ESG Analyst Do & How To Become One

What Does An ESG Analyst Do & How To Become One

Sophie Macon • ESG

What does an ESG analyst do, exactly? In this guide, we go through what exactly an ESG analyst does, and what it takes to become one.

How to be an ESG analyst ➔

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