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CFA Program's 'value': We know that just passing a CFA level itself has a statistically significant impact on your salary increment. But does it help you secure a new job? What other potential career opportunities are there with a CFA charter? Let's find out. How to study effectively: This week, we look at the latest research on what study techniques work best for your exams. We also discuss some ambient music apps that may improve concentration, as well as some stretching moves you can do to improve concentration during your study break. Sleep hygiene audit: Lack of sleep can be harmful to our wellbeing, especially in the long term. Here's some FAQs about sleep deprivation and some useful tips on how to get better sleep.
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 What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look At Job Roles & SectorsZee Tan • Career AdviceWith all this CFA-obsessed chat, let's dial it waaay back to a basic pressure-test: what's the CFA charter good for, anyway? In this guide, we tally up the real-life benefits the CFA charter can bring you, and see if all this fuss and bother is really worth it. Worth it, or not ➔ |
 Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It's Not A Golden Ticket To JobsZee Tan • Career AdviceThere are a lot of people that somehow believe that a CFA charter arrives with trumpeted fanfare, angelic choirs, sugared confetti, and a long list of job offers. Spoiler alert - it doesn't, but the jobs thing does have some truth to it. The CFA charter definitely helps your job search, but you have to utilize it right. Our guide will show you how. How to leverage the CFA Program for job offers ➔ |
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 Hedge Fund Career Path: Roles, Salaries & ProgressionSophie Macon • Career AdviceCurious about a hedge fund career? Our guide gathers inside info from career veterans, and will cover everything you need to know - roles, responsibilities, a day in a life, skills needed, compensation expectations, career pathways, entry and exits. All about hedge funds ➔ |
 3 Proven Methods On How To Study Effectively For ExamsSophie Macon • Study MotivationExam-studying techniques have now been honed to a science, but sometimes there is no end to the litany of waffle on how to fine-tune your approach. This is our antithesis to all that - 3 simple, direct ways to improve your exam studying. 3 simple boosts to your exam studying skills ➔ |
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 7 Ambient Sound Apps To Increase Your Study FocusSophie Macon • CFA • How to StudyThe right ambient sounds can complement your exam studies. These days there is an endless list of apps and videos that claim to augment your study efforts. If you need a shorter, high-quality list, we've identified a few legit options for you to choose from. Ambient accompaniments for studying ➔ |
 13 Easy Desk Stretches To Do For Better PostureZee Tan • Study MotivationYour stiffness and back pain are likely due to holding a stationary position for an unreasonably long time - thank you, exams! So what do you do? Surprisingly, there's a lot you can do. Here are a list of easy desk stretches you can get started on when you're taking a short break from hitting the books. Stretch and limber while your mind ponders ➔ |
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 Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Effects & How To Cure ItZee Tan • Study MotivationIn the last 20 years, sleep science and sleep studies have grown exponentially, highlighting the importance of sleep to almost every aspect of human performance, including brain cognition and memory rentention. You probably don't need someone to tell you when you're not having enough sleep, but when does it have a strong impact on your studies and health? Here's how to recognize when sleep is affecting you, and how to cure it. How to know when you need more sleep ➔ |
 How To Sleep Better: 12 Surefire Ways To Improve Your Sleep NowZee Tan • Study MotivationIf you need more sleep, or better sleep, how do you get it? Sleep is a confidence skill - which means sometimes it's tough to get started. Here are 12 ways to get started on the route to better-quality sleep. Silky slumber secrets ➔ |
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