All Careers Advice

“Marrying machines and behavioural finance is the next frontier,” says Concannon. “There’s a huge question mark over when those two will converge. Considering how important behavioural finance is to this business, that’s a major headwind.”

Proactively managing your career has never been so important. The days when decisions made at university put you on a conveyor belt to the top of your chosen profession at well-defined stages are long gone. Taking personal responsibility for your career and making the most of your working life is...

A day in the life of Jonathan Platt, ASIP

“I oversee Responsible Investment. This includes the integration of Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) factors into investment processes across asset classes and geographies.”

"Impact investing is still a growing market and it’s exciting to be exploring and considering new investment opportunities that support that market growth and ultimately make a positive social impact."

What are the tactics for those who want to return to work but have not been able to access the appropriate programme? The strategy here is like any other career transition. The returner has to be proactive and take the long view, since any career transition usually takes six to 12 months. It’s vi...

Some Do's and Don't's for your LinkedIn profile.

Rob Hellmann offers advice for getting job search back on track.

Tips for making the most of your network of fellow CFA charterholders and CFA UK members.

Learn how to present yourself with impact and charisma. Knowledge is vital; however, successful investment professionals know that the power of presence and presentation is what wins clients and influences people. You'll even learn to become your own "presence" coach – a skill some people invest...

In this webcast, business networking strategist Andy Lopata explores some of the key ingredients for a strong mentoring relationship.

Panelists Shawn Rutter, managing director at Excelsior Search, and Justin Zhen, co-founder of Thinknum discuss opportunities for investment professionals in fintech.

In this blog post that originally appeared on Enterprising Investor James Ware, CFA, discusses effective and concise communication.

This webinar provides guidance and insights on how to improve your listening skills.

Originally published on CFA Institute Enterprising Investor, this post discusses strategies for authoring a high impact cover letter.