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The Best Finance Networkers Aren't Closing Deals; They’re Opening Doors
There is a specific type of person we’ve all met at industry events. They’re the "closer." Within three minutes of meeting you, they’ve pitched their fund, asked for a warm intro to your MD, and handed you a business card. It feels like being a line item on a spreadsheet. But look at the most respected people in your firm.…
How do I network in finance without being transactional?
Walking into a crowded networking mixer or logging into a virtual meet-up doesn't have to feel daunting. In finance, it's easy to mistake networking for a frantic trading floor where people just swap resumes looking for an immediate return on investment. But here's something we tend to forget: The most powerful networks…
How Do I Do a Mid-Year Career Check-In in Finance?
Evaluating your progress in a fast-moving industry like corporate finance, wealth management, or business can feel overwhelming when you are focused on daily deadlines. If you want to know if you are still on track, a structured mid-year review is essential. You will learn how to spot hidden opportunities and realign your…
How do I prioritize my finance career goals for the rest of the year?
Are you feeling stuck in your career and wondering how to actually move the needle before the year ends? The reality is that meaningful progress does not require adding more tasks to your schedule, but narrowing your focus. Let's look at how to build a practical action plan that turns your goals into consistent momentum.…

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Poll: What's your biggest career development challenge right now?
As you are navigating the world of Finance careers, what is your biggest challenge right now? The Kaplan Community Team would love to know so we can help! Take our poll below.
🎉 Welcome to your new Finance Career Community!🎉
The Kaplan Community Team is thrilled you are here in our Finance Career Community. Glad to see you exploring! Have questions after you see what’s new? Reply below and we will be happy to help. What happens here? Let’s take a look. This community will have resources including a knowledge base, career spotlights, and…
Should I Start Studying for the CPA or CFA? A Realistic Timeline of the Grind
Staring down hundreds of study hours is daunting, especially when deciding whether to pursue the CPA or the CFA. Both credentials carry immense prestige, but they serve completely different daily roles and career destinations. Let's look at the actual timelines and return on investment so you can pick your path with…
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Best Advice for New Finance Professionals: The #1 Resource to Read or Listen to First
The learning curve in the finance field can feel a bit steep. The acronyms are endless, and everyone seems to speak a slightly different dialect of business. While formal training covers the mechanics, some of the most transformative insights can come from a single well-chosen book, podcast, or framework that shifts how…
How do I prioritize my finance career goals for the rest of the year?
Are you feeling stuck in your career and wondering how to actually move the needle before the year ends? The reality is that meaningful progress does not require adding more tasks to your schedule, but narrowing your focus. Let's look at how to build a practical action plan that turns your goals into consistent momentum.…
📆 Finance Networking Event - July 23rd via Zoom!
💼 Looking to expand your finance network? Whether you are a seasoned finance professional, a student breaking into the industry, or somewhere in between—this is for you. Join us for a casual, no-pressure virtual meetup to chat about industry trends, share career tips, and build meaningful connections with like-minded…
What is one career goal you are actively working toward in the second half of this year?
We are officially halfway through the year. If you’re looking at the career goals you set back in January and realizing they got completely buried under daily fire drills and closing cycles... you're definitely not alone. It’s so easy to put your own growth on autopilot when the daily workload takes over. But real progress…
How Do I Do a Mid-Year Career Check-In in Finance?
Evaluating your progress in a fast-moving industry like corporate finance, wealth management, or business can feel overwhelming when you are focused on daily deadlines. If you want to know if you are still on track, a structured mid-year review is essential. You will learn how to spot hidden opportunities and realign your…
When it comes to networking, what actually holds you back?