Can you use CFA book from prior years to study for current year? I have 2022 CFA level 1 and don’t want to spend on a full set of 2024.

Hello everyone ,
I’m currently working in insurance customer service at an agency. I work in the mortgage department assisting w mortgage changes , payments etc. I’ve been thinking about becoming a claims adjuster most likely for property damage . Is it worth it ??? I hear a lot of talk about how claims adjusting is a lot of work and very demanding but I think my current position has prepared me for the challenge. What are some good companies I maybe should apply for after getting my license?

Freelancing as a junior with 1 year of experience. Have not got a single book worthy piece. Is going freelance dumb ? Risky? Both? Just trying to gauge whether I should wait for a full time offer.

Hey everyone, pleased to make your acquaintance! I have almost 3 yrs of experience in Accounting and I'm looking to transition into a more people-oriented role like Recruitment or Community. Any advice or references? Thanks in advance!

After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

Anyone use Applicant Lab’s 1:1 services with Maria directly? Heard good things about their main tool but not sure if working directly with Maria is worth it compared to more traditional consultants at established shops like SBC or mba mission since the rates are similar. Primarily need help with career vision and essays.

Which engineering is the best and why? I am an electrical engineer and I am sure that my engineering is the best career because it is the most difficult to study and at the same time we are the ones in charge of moving the world.

Trying to get an investment job in Toronto as a new immigrant. I have 4 yoe in consulting, investor searching and financial service (risk). Currently working at call center to get local experience (bilingual), opportunities for internal transfer, while preparing for CFA 3 Feb 2023. Any ideas what to prepare in extra?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

To those with your own firms, what are some good moves to make early in your career? Is it a good idea to get out of a niche practice and work for a small firm to work on more things for smaller companies for learning purposes even if it means a paycut?
Or, is having your own firm even worth it?

I’m in Deloitte human capital and want to eventually (but sooner rather than later) move to industry doing internal talent/people stuff. My coach recommended getting SPHR or equivalent. Thoughts?

What are your thoughts about OMSCS course by Georgia Tech?

Thanks for starting the bowl John. Huge fan of BCG Texas.

Book recommendation for career switchers - Herminia Ibarra's "Working Identity"

I had a mentor recommend it to me and I've been paying it forward ever since. If you find it insightful pass it on.

Happy to chat government, startup, or cybersecurity worlds if anyone has questions there (quite contrasting I know).

What is the org structure at TCS from consulting stream?
As in I have been offered C2 system Analyst with the work exp of 4.5 years... can someone please share the job level bands with comparison to Infosys Job level?

Hi fishes,

Needed suggestions from you guys. Currently I am working in TCS,having 1.2 years of experience with CTC 7.5 lpa. I am confused if I need to do M.tech or MBA or just do company switch after some time periods. Which will be more efficient in salary perspective?

Whether I should do m.tech in cs or mba in HR or just keep on switching?

For those of you in healthcare related account management, what is your healthcare background? I am clinical and getting ready to hire a higher level account manager. I am really biased toward people with clinical/in hospital experience because, quite frankly, healthcare is a different beast - lots of hand holding and change management. I don’t want to miss the right person because of my bias, so im wondering how many healthcare related AMs have healthcare/clinical experience… thanks in advance!

Is 36 too late to join IB as an associate? Alternatively, can stay in my industry (not banking) as manager.

Should I get a CPA for Transaction Due Diligence?
I’m a new grad working in FDD and I’m trying to decide if becoming a CPA is worth it. I do not plan on staying in accounting in the future. I’m more interested in strategy work. I certainly do not want to do Audit. Would you recommend getting the CPA considering my career aspirations? Do you think it’s worth it? If not, what is the best way to use my time efficiently?

Human interest stories might not be where the money is, but making the switch has saved my sanity after the tragedy I’ve covered the past few years.

Thinking of switching to marketing at a non profit or university comms role. Any skills I need to get under@my belt before starting to apply or do you think there’s enough overlap to just learn on the job (quietly) thank you :)

A good friend of mine graduated from Parsons this past summer, has degrees in Journalism and French, is a talented photographer and designer (which I feel I have a pretty decent eye for after working at a design-driven branding agency for half a decade). And I’m certain she’d make a fabulous junior AD or content strategist. Unfortunately she, like many in this pandemic, is still without a job. Any advice for her and/or shops/hiring managers/non-traditional job hunt tips to steer her towards?

Is Microsoft hiring for candidates with a healthcare background?

This executive I support has given me an e-gift card for the 3rd time in the past 5 months. Each gift card is $300.

I had already told him monetary awards were not necessary as the "thank-you" and words of appreciation were enough for me.

Is it normal to receive such large monetary awards? I think 50~100 is acceptable

Suggestions on where one may locate reasonably priced board games in Dubai? Somewhat random but I assume consultants play board games too

What are some tips or recommendations on where to start to become a product manager? Much appreciated

Hola Fishes! Welcome to the Canada specific bowl. We can discuss about jobs, products, preferences, research, IT, digital and consulting in Canada!

Do you tell corporate industry recruiter how much you currently making if asked (and stressed on knowing). I told them the number then also said I want at least 10-15% bump from that #, sounds like...

Anyone that’s jumped to IB as an analyst, pre-mba. How did you go about networking an interview ?

Typical / best exit opps from Strategy consulting in FS sector?

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If you were going to be a partner in a national non-big 4 firm, which one would you pick and why?

Hi Fishes

Is there any one have not been receiving the offer letter from Infosys from last month?

URGENT
Hi everyone! My brother recently moved to Pune and is looking for a place to stay. Actually he needs a place to stay for just 1 month. And no PG is providing him a room for 1 month. If anyone knows any such PG or guest house or anything that allows 1 month stay please let me know.
I'll be very thankful to you.

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

Barclays vs BMC Software... Any suggestions?
P.S. - Looking for suggestions purely based on job security, work life balance and career growth/hike opportunities (irrespective of current CTC offered)

So let’s say if someone’s father / very close relative was very high up in the government of India in Delhi. How does that person go about leveraging his / her relationships, legally, to do something in India? Would you rather do that or stay in the US in consulting?

Highly recommend this one cfa your Dm me

How early do you start studying for Level 3? And is it harder than level 2? I’m a little nervous since there’s a written part now.

Anyone done level II while working tough hours? How’d you manage the time?

Thinking of getting a CFA; would appreciate recommendations on test prep providers.

I think it went okay

Nothing like losing an entire day of studying because Kaplan was down all day yesterday. Make sure you download the QBank for offline use, seems like this keeps happening on Sunday for some reason.

Has anyone successfully deferred their exam for the august window? If I defer now can I sit the exam in November?

Anyone got Wiley material and how was your experience with it ?

I’m tutoring levels 1-3 and eager to assist. Dm me. Wharton mba cfa

My company reimburses CFA exam fees if I clear level the exam and if I stay in the firm for 2yrs from reimbursement date. I don’t wish to be here for 2yrs. . Can i still apply for CFA scholarship?

How far did CFA take you? Is it respected within IB? Would love to know if it was worth it for everyone

Thoughts on computer based vs paper based? I’m taking L1. Time being shorter def sounds like a plus. Are we gonna be the collateral damage of a fresh experiment lol?

My employer has a sponsorship program that the CFA qualifies for. They sponsor 100% but only after 6 months of full-time permanent employment; thus I will qualify in may 2023 (I just started). Should I wait for may for them to pay, or pay the initial costs myself to avoid delaying my career longer? I'm 26 & 1/4th and just graduated college. My new role and future career aspirations are finance / computer engineering hybrid. Current employer is in private banking.

Any recommendations to get through L2 FSA? The materials are so dry....

Rescheduled my Level 1 exam from December to February. I’m worried that changing the date will means I need to buy new study materials, but how much of the curriculum could actually change? It seems like it should be the same.

If anyone needs private tutor let me know. I tutor all levels. Dm me.

Thoughts on that cfa institute email today. Are you changing test center location? Currently registered for DC but I think if a location is going to close that’s probably up there in likelihood.

Anyone else doing the level 1 CFA final review with Kaplan? It’s like a workshop from the 22-24th?

Want to give myself a whole year to prep for L2 to prevent burning out with studies & work - wise or dumb plan?