CFA vs. CPA: What’s the Difference?

A CFA (chartered financial analyst) is a finance professional who analyzes companies’ financial data and stock prices to make meaningful predictions about future performance. CPAs (certified public accountants) are often responsible for compiling the financial data CFAs then analyze. Choosing …

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Top Accounting Firms of 2023

The top accounting firms include members of the Big Four firms, like Deloitte and KPMG, and smaller accounting networks, like BDO and Grant Thornton. These accounting firms offer a range of accounting, auditing, and professional services to clients of all …

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Loan Officer vs. Underwriter: What’s the Difference?

When talking about mortgages, the difference between a loan officer vs. underwriter can be blurry since both professionals help customers secure residential or commercial mortgage loans. However, underwriters work in a variety of other financial services besides mortgages, like the …

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I’m the Talent Acquisition Leader at PwC. Here’s What I Look For

Rod Adams is the talent acquisition and onboarding leader across the U.S. and Mexico for PwC, one of the largest professional services firms in the world. PwC offers careers in audit services, consulting services, tax services, products and technology, and …

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7 Finance Skills Employers Look for on a Resume

There’s a shortage of talent in today’s job market. While some believe it’s caused by factors like the pandemic or “Great Resignation,” the finance field is experiencing a talent shortage largely due to changing industry trends.

According to Robert Half …

By Kate Gibson
Kate Gibson Copywriter and contributing writer for Harvard Business School Online
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8 Common Data Analyst Interview Questions

Data analysis involves using statistics to interpret data. A data analyst uses that information to spot trends, uncover connections, and report the findings to stakeholders. While a lot of the job is working with facts and figures, there’s more to …

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13 Best Things You Can Do for Your Career Before the Year’s End

There are 36 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. This end-of-year stretch can feel like a black hole for your job search and career. But like an actual black hole, it only seems empty. In fact, it’s packed with opportunities.

We …

By Stav Ziv
Stav Ziv
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5 Interview Secrets for Landing a Job at Capital One

Interviews can be exciting, intimidating, life-changing, and sometimes, all three. As you make your way into the professional world, chances are you will go through tons of different interviews and hiring processes, each one different from the last. 

But if …

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The Everything Guide to Working as an HR Manager

Have you ever wanted to:

Help someone land their dream job at a company they’ll absolutely love?
Help a coworker negotiate the raise they deserve or arrange a more flexible schedule so they can go to culinary school on the …

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8 Career Tips From People Who Landed an Internship at BlackRock

As a current student or recent graduate, one question you might be asking yourself is how can you prepare yourself for an interview and secure a job. But given the fact that interviews and application processes differ from company to …

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