“I have no relevant experience, no industry contacts, I don’t know how to network, but I’ve passed CFA Level 1. Why can’t I break into finance?”
The above quote is a fictionalized, yet all too common plea from those who are on the outside trying to break into the world of finance.
There is a common misconception that passing a CFA exam is a golden ticket to the world of finance, as if Johnny Depp will welcome you with open arms and give you are finance job for life. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
The good news is that the CFA program can help you break into the industry in asset management, equity research, and hedge funds.
The bad news is that there is a lot more you need to do than just passing the exams.
In this post, I’ll discuss everything you need to know when using the CFA to break into finance, including:
- History of the exam,
- An overview of the CFA program,
- The benefits of the CFA program,
- How to find out if the CFA program is right for you, and
- How to effectively use the CFA program to break into finance.
The CFA program really can help you break into finance, but you need to know the proper path to take. So, let’s get started …