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Quit to Win? Six Reasons Why Winners Quit

Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do, whether it is leaving a city, a relationship, or, yes, even a career.

The Next 75 Years: Will Generalists or Specialists Prevail?

To generalize or specialize? Seventy-five years after CFA Institute was established, how should investment professionals and aspiring investment professionals approach the choice?

How to Master Social Media: Seven Tips to Attract More Followers

What's the secret to building your followers on social media?

Build the Perfect Financial Services CV with these 11 Resume Tips

Hiring managers think more than 80% of CVs are not fit for purpose. Learn how to do better.

9 Ways to Survive Disruption in the Workplace

Lauren Friese, director of Workforce Innovation at RBC, says that millennials will face disruption in their careers, but they can cope with it proactively instead of experientially.

Looking for an Asset Management Job in Asia? Time to Measure Up

Be prepared to learn — and more importantly, demonstrate — new career competencies when looking for financial services opportunities in Asia.

Best of 2017: Career Management Insights

Julia VanDeren highlights seven sources of career and professional development insight that she encountered over the last year that will be helpful for finance professionals in 2018.

Top 10 Posts from 2017: Markets during War, Rules for Equity Valuations, LinkedIn Tips

What were the articles of the year on Enterprising Investor? The 10 leading posts covered a broad spectrum of subjects, from interviewing and cover letter tips, to how to optimize decision making and better understand blockchain technology. They were authored by some of the most influential thinkers in finance, including Michael Batnick, CFA, and Ben Carlson, CFA, and together offer an illuminating view into the state of the investment profession in 2017.

Maximize Your Career Success: Pearls from Carla Harris

Carla Harris shares some of “Carla’s pearls” — hard-earned pearls of wisdom and career advice, gleaned from her nearly three decades on Wall Street.

Career Mobility for the Future Starts Now

With expectations for average working years extending from 30 to 50 and beyond, we have to be comfortable with sweeping career changes. This is not just due to evolving external factors, but also because our interests, values, and search for meaning will evolve over the span of our working lives. These were among the key takeaways Tracey Wilen emphasized during a Career Conversations interview with Julia VanDeren.