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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.
Career Mobility for the Future Starts Now
- Jun 14, 2017
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.
Conscious Communication: Headline Speaking and Writing
- Jun 14, 2017
In this blog post that originally appeared on Enterprising Investor James Ware, CFA, discusses effective and concise communication.
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: 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.
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Advice on How to Become a Research Analyst
- May 1, 2017
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
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.
Poor Communication Hurts Performance
- Mar 29, 2017
Nathan Jaye, CFA, interviews Tom Brakke, CFA, about the importance of good communication to success in investment management.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, You Need a Cover Letter: Here's How to Make it Good
- Mar 28, 2017
Originally published on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor, this post discusses strategies for authoring a high impact cover letter.
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
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?
- Mar 20, 2017
Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.
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
- 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.