Subject: CFA scholarship due today, new career guides, job resilience

8 articles • 78d to Aug'22 • 162d to Nov'22 • 253d to Feb'23 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 71d to Aug'22 • 155d to Nov'22 • 246d to Feb'23

  • CFA scholarship deadline: Access scholarship deadline is today midnight (ET timezone), make sure you send that in. Applicants will be notified of results latest by 31 July. 

  • 3 new career guides: This week, we explore private equity, financial planning and investment research careers in depth. Discussions on roles, progression, salaries, how to get in, relevant qualifications, exit options are all covered.
  • Job resilience: Losing your job can be tough, and something we experienced before ourselves. We discuss what to do if you experienced that, focusing on concrete job hunting tips to get things back on track.

Read, and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours 🪴

CFA Scholarships: How To Successfully Get Them

CFA Scholarships: How To Successfully Get Them

Alexander Law • CFA • Exam Overview

CFA scholarships waive your exam fees. Here's how to get them, from someone who got them for all three levels.

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CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Save yourself a lot of pain and learn from our mistakes.

20 CFA things you'd be glad to know ➔

Now Available: 2023 CFA Exam Prep Materials

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90-Day Full Access: The Most Effective Plan for Prep

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UWorld Finance • Prep Providers

The CFA Exam can be complex and expensive, so we focus on complementing (not replacing) the included CFAI prep - the ultimate competitive advantage.

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What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look At Employers And Job Roles

What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look At Employers And Job Roles

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

While the CFA Program is rigorous, prestigious and is a good indicator on your resume, is it suitable for your career path?

Explore CFA-friendly jobs and employers ➔

Private Equity Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Private Equity Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

A career in private equity (PE) is one of the most interesting opportunities for those interested in a career in finance.

PE deep-dive ➔

Earning your charter has never looked so good

AdEarning your charter has never looked so good

Salt Solutions • Prep Providers

High-quality video lessons, practice exams that mimic the real thing (except better), and a refined interface to make studying smoother.

2022 Curriculum Now Available ➔

Advance your career with a FMVA certification

AdAdvance your career with a FMVA certification

Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

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Financial Planner Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Financial Planner Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Not only is financial planning a versatile and rewarding field, but there are a broad range of career opportunities in the sector.

Financial planning career deep-dive ➔

Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Becoming a research analyst will provide professionals with a great deal of career flexibility. As these positions are also in high demand, recruiters are always looking for individuals who possess the talent and drive to ascend to the next level.

Research analyst career deep-dive ➔

ESG - The Fastest-growing Trend in Finance

AdESG - The Fastest-growing Trend in Finance

EFFAS • Other Qualifications

One exam, one cover-all registration. With no recurring membership fees, and online remote testing available.

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What To Do When You Lose Your Job: A Helpful Checklist

What To Do When You Lose Your Job: A Helpful Checklist

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Losing your job is one of the most challenging life experiences you can face. Even if you're job-secure, read this to be prepared if it ever happens.

Your essential got-fired checklist ➔

8 Effective Job Hunting Tips After The Pandemic

8 Effective Job Hunting Tips After The Pandemic

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

If you are looking for a new job during this chaotic period as things start to ease up, here’s a master list of top job hunting tips to maximize your chances of a job offer.

How to score a job post-pandemic ➔

Work Experience Letter for CFA?

Work Experience Letter for CFA?

hrishikesh928 • CFA General

"Do I need a referral letter from my employer for CFA work experience?"

See the full support discussion ➔

Kaplan extension purchase

Kaplan extension purchase

katlau0002 • CFA General

"Does Kaplan extend their package for free for cancelled/postponed candidates, or is it paid?"

See the full support discussion ➔

MM video supplementation with Kaplan Schweser

MM video supplementation with Kaplan Schweser

Benb28 • CFA Level 1

"Do most people that do Kaplan and MM use the programs side by side or finish Kaplan first and then use MM videos as a review before the exam?"

See the full support discussion ➔

L1 Previous exam questions

L1 Previous exam questions

mordhwaj • CFA Level 1

"Can we get previous exam questions asked in L1?"

See the full support discussion ➔

When the book covers are judging you instead

Instagram • @300hourscfa • 300 likes • 2 comments

I feel the books judging me if I don't study hard enough. 📚📚🤓📚📚

What about you?

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Is a 70% score still safe?

Twitter • @300hours • 5 likes

Gone were the days when 70% is a safe score for your mocks.

Since CBT landed, our MPS estimates has increased to *gasp* above 70%.

See the full tweet ➔

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