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 ➔

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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

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Advance your career with a FMVA certification

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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

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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 ➔

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