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Career setbacks: Sometimes, we can find ourselves on auto pilot in our career. This week, we look at how Zee bounced back from a job redundancy, how he used the time to move towards his longer term career goals. We also review the new CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways which has broadened its scope and may now be more relevant to your career goals. Maintaining motivation: A few words of wisdom on how to maintain your study motivation and spot the early warning signs of (any) exam failure. If you're considering the CFA Program, we review what is the fastest vs most sustainable route to becoming a CFA charterholder, assuming consecutive passes. CFA vs CPA: If you are on the fence on this, we compare the two most popular finance qualifications and their respective typical career paths (portfolio manager vs accountant). Read, and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours
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 Why Getting Laid Off Was The Best Thing That Happened To My CareerZee Tan • Career AdviceGetting fired from my job, pretty much at the start of my career, might have been the most influential and best thing to have happened to me career-wise. Here's why ➔ |
 CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways: Which Should You Be Choosing?Sophie Macon • CFAThe recent introduction of Specialized Pathways mean that there will be a new batch of candidates unaware of what the core curriculum of CFA L3 used to be, before the changes. Here's our advice on choosing your own pathways. Pros and cons of the different pathways ➔ |
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 7 CFA Motivational Techniques To Stay Sane While Studying, Job Hunting & WorkingMatthew Buonopane • Study MotivationMotivation is one of the most important tools to ensure your success in the exam. Here are 7 tools to ensure your motivation to keep on going. Motivation on demand ➔ |
 9 Potential CFA Exam Failure Signs To Be Aware Ofmikey • CFA • How to StudyWhen do you know when you're heading towards exam failure? Here are 9 signs to watch out for. Exam failure signs ➔ |
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 CFA Fast Track: How To Pass The CFA Exams QuicklySophie Macon • CFA • How to StudyHow do you pass the CFA exams as fast as humanly possible? There are some proven steps. Fast-pass CFA exams ➔ |
 CFA Vs CPA: Which Is Best For You?Zee Tan • Career AdviceCFA and CPA both demand monumental amounts of work and dedication, so if you're choosing between the two, it's important to get it right. In this guide, we go through all the differences to help you decide which is more suitable for your personal situation. CFA vs CPA ➔ |
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 Portfolio Management Career Path: Roles, Salaries & ProgressionSophie Macon • Career AdviceIf you’re interested in a portfolio management career path, let’s take a look at what the role entails, how to get into the sector, what rewards and progression opportunities you can expect. All about Portfolio Mgmt ➔ |
 Accounting Career Path: Roles, Salaries, ProgressionSophie Macon • Career AdviceIf you’re interested in pursuing accounting as a career, you’ll find a broad range of opportunities. From working for one of the Big Four firms, to running your own practice or using your skills in almost any industry you wish, accountants are always in demand. All about Accounting ➔ |
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