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december
post Dec 16 2011, 10:38 AM

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hi peeps,
I need some advises here.
I am a finance graduate and i am planning on doing CFA Level I in June 2012.
will 5 months of self-studying time be enough for me to pass the exam?

will CFA guarantee me a position as an analyst and above average salary?

Thanks peeps.
december
post Dec 16 2011, 08:43 PM

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QUOTE(gooni3 @ Dec 16 2011, 01:30 PM)
finance degree alone cannot get u analyst job?
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very difficult due to my below average result sad.gif
any suggestions or recommendations? or advice?
december
post Dec 27 2011, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(kinwing @ Dec 18 2011, 09:17 AM)
What make you think you can achieve above average result in CFA exams if you are not doing well in your degree?

OK, my advice to you is that if you really need to sit for Level I next year June instead of December, you have another 6 months to study from now. If you are working, you have to study 2 to 3 hours work everyday after work, assuming your work does not require you to work OT. And then on Saturday and Sunday (assuming you do not work on Satuday), you have to stay home to study another 8 to 10 hours and thus you do not really have leisure time to go shopping or meeting friends during these 6 months.

Since you have mentioned you only achieved below average in degree, I believe you have to put more effort to above average result for Level I. Studying the CFA program need a huge commitment, and if you cannot take it, better postpone or just don't waste your money and time.
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my career goal is to be an analyst or fund manager. i have been trying so hard to look for position as an anayst or something related but i didnt even get the chance to be interviewed. so i thought that it might be easier for me to be an analyst if i took up CFA.
i am someone who hardly sit still and study. i am planning to take level I in june. that is why i am seeking you guys' opinion whether is it too late for me to start studying in june blink.gif

and one more thing, what are the advantages of CFA?

thankd peeps smile.gif

This post has been edited by december: Dec 27 2011, 11:48 AM
december
post Dec 28 2011, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(gooni3 @ Dec 27 2011, 03:01 PM)
if you are planning to become a fund manager, then yes, CFA will help you alot

Level 3 covers a huge portion of portfolio management, so you gotta complete all 3 levels..

Level 1 is like giving you an idea what the investment industry is like

While level 2 is more on valuation
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THANKS gooni.
having completed the course, i will be able to get an analyst job for sure ??
how about salary wise? will it be higher?
and is 5 months time enough for LEVEl I?
again, thank you for your advise. smile.gif

 

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