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  • puzzle_fit

    Career Conversations: Evaluating Culture and Fit

    • Aug 28, 2017

    In this brief interview, Fran Skinner, CFA, explains the importance of confirming cultural fit with an organization and how to evaluate for it.

  • moving fast tokyo train

    Career Mobility for the Future Starts Now

    • Jun 14, 2017
    • Julia VanDeren

    In this blog post that originally appeared on Enterprising Investor Julia VanDeren relays advice for ensuring career mobility into the future based on insights shared by Tracey Wilen in a presentation at the 2016 CFA Institute Annual Conference.

  • communications cartoon

    Conscious Communication: Headline Speaking and Writing

    • Jun 14, 2017
    • James Ware, CFA

    In this blog post that originally appeared on Enterprising Investor James Ware, CFA, discusses effective and concise communication.

  • man sharing wisdom

    Words of Wisdom Series: Lessons Learned During Your Career

    • Jun 14, 2017

    In this series of short videos, you will hear career advice from the following investment professionals (in the order in which they appear): Christopher Tan; Michael L. Mayo, CFA; Jim Leech; Elizabeth Collins, CFA; Philippa Malmgren; Dambisa Moyo; Halla Tomasdottir.

  • Carla Harris

    Carla Harris: Tools for Maximizing Your Career Success

    • Jun 14, 2017

    Carla Harris, author of Strategize to Win and Expect to Win, shares proven strategies that will help you maximize your success in your current position or your dream position.

  • Advice on How to Become a Research Analyst

    • May 1, 2017
    • Jason Voss, CFA

    In this post originally appearing on Enterprising Investor, Jason Voss, CFA, shares his best advice for breaking into the research analyst role in the investment industry.

  • To Compete with Robos, Advisers Must Become Financial Physicians

    • May 1, 2017
    • Lauren Foster

    In this post originally appearing on Enterprising Investor, Lauren Foster examines how humans can successfully compete with robos.

  • Career Conversations: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

    • Mar 29, 2017

    This short interview with an executive coach addresses the importance of developing emotional intelligence as a leader.

  • Professionals chatting

    Poor Communication Hurts Performance

    • Mar 29, 2017
    • Nathan Jaye, CFA

    Nathan Jaye, CFA, interviews Tom Brakke, CFA, about the importance of good communication to success in investment management.

  • LinkedIn

    LinkedIn Secrets to Accelerate Your Finance Career

    • Mar 29, 2017

    Learn how to build a great profile and connect with the right people on LinkedIn.

  • Cheering and high five

    Words of Wisdom Series: How Do You Measure Success

    • Mar 29, 2017

    Hear from industry leaders how they measure success.

  • The Art and Science of Business Listening

    • Mar 29, 2017

    This webinar provides guidance and insights on how to improve your listening skills.

  • Man presenting

    How to Be Clear, Concise and Compelling When Delivering Data-Heavy Presentations

    • Mar 28, 2017

    Investment professionals are constantly challenged to explain complex concepts and large amounts of information to a variety of audiences. It is important to cut through this data “fog,” so clients, coworkers, and committees can make informed decisions on critical issues. This webinar will help you learn how to do just that.

  • Cover Letter

    Yes, You Need a Cover Letter: Here's How to Make it Good

    • Mar 28, 2017
    • Julia VanDeren

    Originally published on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor, this post discusses strategies for authoring a high impact cover letter.

  • Woman with resume

    Building a High Impact Resume

    • Mar 28, 2017

    In this webinar, Dennis Grady will show you how to turn your old résumé into an effective marketing document that improves your chances of getting the interviews you want.

  • Job Boards and Career Management

    • Mar 27, 2017
    • Julia VanDeren

    Originally appearing on the Enterprising Investor blog, this article discusses the myriad of ways job boards are useful tools in your career management toolbox.

  • How good is your CV?

    How Good is Your CV?

    • Mar 20, 2017

    Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.

  • Creating rapport in an interview

    Creating Rapport in an Interview

    • Mar 20, 2017

    Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.

  • Negotiating the best starting salary

    Negotiating the Best Starting Salary

    • Mar 20, 2017

    Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.