Subject: CFA v FRM v ESG, job interview tips, study routine improvement

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300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 52d to Feb'25 • 142d to May'25 • 240d to Aug'25

  • CFA, FRM and ESG: This week, we compare CFA and FRM qualifications, as well as discuss how and why ESG is important to finance careers in general. 

  • Job interview tips: Always be interviewing, that's what Sophie's CFO told her many years ago. And it helped her practice her interview skills well when the pressure was low. Here's a summary of video interviewing tips and how to evaluate job offers that you receive in the job hunting process. And whether financial modelling is a useful skill to add to your resume.

  • Improve your study routine: We look at how exercise impacts exam performances, what headphones are great for reducing study distractions and a simple, effective tip on how to be more disciplined from now on.

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CFA Vs FRM: Which Is Better For Me?

CFA Vs FRM: Which Is Better For Me?

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Finance certifications such as CFA and FRM are a cost effective way (compared to an MBA) to give your finance career a boost.

We do receive a lot of questions from our readers trying to understand the core differences between them in deciding whether to pursue CFA or FRM.

Hence, for those still on the fence, or particularly new to these designations: here’s a helpful, straight-to-the-point summary guide comparing CFA vs FRM.

CFA vs FRM guide ➔
Why Is ESG Important? Which Careers Benefit From It?

Why Is ESG Important? Which Careers Benefit From It?

Sophie Macon • ESG

The modern financial community is now placing greater emphasis on other factors in order to identify and capitalize upon opportunities. This often comes in the form of ESG investing.

Let’s take a closer look at why is ESG important, before examining the associated benefits and career options of working in ESG in finance.

Why ESG matters ➔
Your Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam Starts with Schweser

AdYour Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam Starts with Schweser

Kaplan Schweser • Prep Providers

CFA candidates who use Schweser are more likely to pass because our study packages include quality study tools, expert guidance, and PassProtection.

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15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist For Success

15 Video Interview Tips: Your Checklist For Success

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

More than 80% of employers globally now prefer video interviews for first-stage, so you better be prepared to ace it. Here are 15 solid tips to help you prep.

Video interview tips ➔
How To Evaluate A Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

How To Evaluate A Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Deciding to accept a job can be a big decision, and evaluating a job offer isn’t easy. How do you decide if a job offer is the right one for you? Here is a checklist for you.

Job evaluation checklist ➔
All Your CFA Questions, Answered in 1 Easy Read

AdAll Your CFA Questions, Answered in 1 Easy Read

UWorld CFA Prep • Prep Providers

Stop searching! Get our free, visual e-book for a clear roadmap to becoming a CFA charterholder: dates, fees, curriculum, career tips, and more.

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Advance your career with a FMVA certification

AdAdvance your career with a FMVA certification

Corporate Finance Institute • Other Qualifications

100 hours of professional Wall Street training material. 24 courses and certificates included. 20+ financial models & templates.

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Financial Modeling: Top Courses & Jobs For Finance Professionals

Financial Modeling: Top Courses & Jobs For Finance Professionals

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Financial modeling is a critical skill used by people in a range of analytical and planning roles, and plays a key role in the decision making process, especially in almost every financial career path.

What makes it so important? We’ll take a quick look at some of the types of financial models you’re likely to encounter, and review how financial modeling is used within various roles.

We’ll also highlight some of the best financial modeling courses and qualifications available to help you boost your skills, so that you can develop and use financial models like a pro.

Financial modelling all-in-one guide ➔
4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Exercising may well be the best performance enhancer for your exam prep - it literally makes you smarter. Find out how exercise contributes to better exam performance, and how you can harness it for your exam prep.

Exercise for better exam results ➔
CESGA, ESRS Compliant & Integrated into the HKMA Framework

AdCESGA, ESRS Compliant & Integrated into the HKMA Framework

EFFAS • Other Qualifications

CESGA now the first certification accredited by EFRAG as ESRS Compliant and integrated into the HKMA framework

Learn More ➔
How To Be More Disciplined, Instantly

How To Be More Disciplined, Instantly

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

I've used this to incorporate any new positive habit successfully into my life for the last 15 years. It always works - if you do it.

Discipline on demand ➔
The Best Headphones For Studying (and Earbuds Too)

The Best Headphones For Studying (and Earbuds Too)

Zee Tan • Study Break

The right set of headphones or earphones can really make a difference to an effective study or work session. Listening to music, video lectures or having video calls all depend on having a device with excellent audio quality. And with active noise cancellation features, you can instantly create a quiet, focused environment wherever you are.

But which ones would be the best for the needs of a typical finance exam candidate? We’ve tested out the best to figure out which will suit your needs.

Best ear gear for studying ➔

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