Anyone has signed up for CFA Society's Associate Membership ?
Im based in Toronto and considering taking up CFA local society's membership. I've a level 1 candidate looking to join the society purely for networking and to explore career/job-related opportunities....
View ArticleClearing Level 1 to Change Industry
I'm an American in Australia. I took up a job in FMCG company as a non-permanent resident 5 years ago. Working holiday turned into a life-changing move. Now that I am a resident and have more choice,...
View ArticleCareer Change
I am considering a career change from Accountant to Fixed Income Analyst. Experience: Accountant for 4 years, Corporate Financial Analyst (FP&A – big picture management accounting) for 3 years,...
View ArticleIs the level 1 CFA right for me?
I have been a history teacher for the last 14 years and want to make a career change. I do not have experience in the finance industry and wanted to get honest opinions about whether getting a level 1...
View ArticleLanding your first job in finance
Hey all. I've been applying day and night for the last month and a half to entry-level finance (FA or similar) positions, so far to no avail. My main problem is that my past work experience was fairly...
View ArticleRecent (under)Grad - Interested in Career Change
Hi Everyone, I just recently graduated with my BS in Economics/Finance (took online classes, not sure how much this matters) from an unknown university. For the better part of 6 years I have been...
View ArticleDo you like your current job? (Anonymous vote!)
End of year, thinking about applying elsewhere, and was thinking how popular is the thought 'I really should switch jobs...'? I know the poll options I've set are not necessarily applicable to your...
View ArticleDo Not Be Confused
Society membership, aka the touted networking benefit, is NOT about passing exams. It is biased towards those who work in the "industry." My local societies are not interested in how many exams I...
View ArticleNeed help/Advice
I've been working within a back office role for the past 3 years with the hope to move to a front office role. I applied for an operations role because i felt my Masters in engineering would not be...
View ArticleEfficient Markets Conundrum
Hey everyone. This is my first post but ive been perusing through the site for a while now. I was hoping to get some peoples takes on this. Im a Level 2 candidate, just took the exam this June, and as...
View ArticleCan I get a job after passing the CFA Level 1?
Hi guys, I just stumbled on this forum yesterday, and it seems like the perfect place to ask this question. I am a biology/premed major, set for graduation in May of 2014. I have come to the...
View ArticleAnyone from Dorset, SouthWest England working/looking to work in the...
Hello! I am a level 3 candidate and I am looking to network with people mainly working in the Dorset region in the FS sector. I find that surprisingly, there are not many (actually hardly any) jobs for...
View ArticleClub Deals and Syndicated Loans - Commercial Banking
Anyone have commercial banking experience in club deals and syndicated loans? Curios about the work environment and what the role entails and the general nature of the work. Thanks
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Starting in the industry as an experienced hire
What kind of position should an experienced hire long for, without going all the way down the corporate ladder?Currently Level 2 Candidate, and my background is in accounting (Canadian CPA, CMA) and...
View ArticleCareer prospects with CFA I completed and Msc in Finance
Hi guys and girls!I have a Bsc in Business Administration and a Msc in Finance from greek universities( i am a greek too). I am currently working in a small business consulting firm and i have 2 years...
View ArticleHow to use Linkedin site effectively?
(I saw so many using linkedin account for professional purpose.I dont know properly how to use it?How does it help to get new contacts?How to arrange my Linkedin account to get a job in finance industry?
View ArticleHow do I develop relations with Investment banking persons through LinkedIn?
I am interested in Investment banking industry and i am new to Linkedin .How to get connect people with the same industry and how to use this site to get internships,recommendations etc..
View ArticleCan anyone explain the process to enroll for Bloomberg aptitude test (BAT)?
I recently came to know about bloomberg aptitude exam.I dont know the exam cost and how the test scores are allocated.So please explain the process to enroll in detail.
View ArticleHow much Excel should I learn for investment banking internship?
Should I take full modeling classes?If not full classes,thenWhat are the excel and powerpoint basic chapters required for investment banking internship?
View ArticleMicrosoft excel skills for Internship ?
I am preparing to get an internship at investment banking.In that every company website there is statement “strong excel skills” are needed.For internship in investment banking how much concepts and...
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