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You know you are in finance when…
Posted on January 26, 2011 | No Comments…the bartenders at Starbucks make your coffee without you having to order it. …you yell at your girlfriend for being shitty at excel. …you see your Blackberry blinking on saturday... -
ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 2 CommentsUntil not so long ago, it was clear that ACAs were given preferential treatment by investment banks recruiting accountants over those armed with competing qualifications, such as the ACCA and... -
Should you trust analyst’s top recommendations for 2011?
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 1 CommentIt’s the time of year when brokers are likely to offer you their top stock recommendations for the new year. “These are the stocks to own in 2011,” they’ll say.... -
Questions you must ask on an equity research interview
Posted on December 13, 2010 | 1 CommentEquity research jobs are hard to come by, but blindly grabbing the first equity research offer that you get can be a big mistake. It is important to find as... -
Equity research interview preparation
Posted on December 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsThis guide is meant to tackle all the “How do I prepare for an interview with X team” questions, since 90% of the preparation is the same regardless of the... -
Tips for CFA Level 1 exam
Posted on November 24, 2010 | 1 CommentNext week, thousands of candidates will be taking the CFA Level 1 exam. If you’re one of them, take careful note of the tips below. They should help you tackle... -
Some hedge funds are hiring
Posted on November 19, 2010 | No CommentsIf you’re trying to get into a hedge fund you could start by looking at Brevan Howard in Switzerland. According to Bloomberg, they want to hire around 35 people in Geneva before the middle of next year. Bloomberg... -
How to get into equity research
Posted on September 24, 2010 | 6 CommentsEquity research associates (associate is the entry level position within the research department of an investment bank) work supporting a particular industry analyst, whose job is to publish research and make... -
Five things to do if you want to FAIL the CFA exam
Posted on July 24, 2010 | 2 CommentsSuffice to say, considering the relatively low pass rate, getting through the rigours of all three exams to become a CFA charterholder is not an easy task. But there are... -
Is the MBA obsolete?
Posted on July 14, 2010 | 1 CommentAn MBA from a top business school was a sure thing to boost your credentials for a more senior role. Not any more. The cyclical nature of markets is magnified...









