I've gone through the whole grind as a Finance student. As a recent grad, I understand what the industry is looking for, and I understand what it's like to be looking for a job in the current markets. I'm here to share resources that have made a diff...
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current events
certifications
books
resources
current events
understand what is going on in the world - in the markets, in the economy, and what's in the news
Financial Times
download the app, listen to BNN Bloomberg, and be in the know
Bloomberg Canada
super affordable for students, and a great resource for financial news
The Wall Street Journal - Breaking News, Business, Financial & Economic News, World News and Video
be the most informed person in the room
The Globe and Mail: Canadian, World, Politics and Business News & Analysis
certifications
nowadays, completion of CFA Level 1 is the basic prerequisite for any finance job. if you've done your undergrad in finance, this will be familiar to you
CFA® Program | Chartered Financial Analyst Certification
nowadays, understanding and being able to use Python to automate tasks is a huge asset and will make you stand out from the crowd
Google's Python Class | Python Education | Google for Developers
one of the first certifications I got. Being able to use Bloomberg is a basic requirement for all types of finance jobs
Bloomberg Market Concepts
the CFA + CPA combo is undisputed
Become a CPA | CPA Canada
books
a relevant book to any profession. business is about people, and you need to know what makes them click and how to win friends
How to Win Friends and Influence People
perfect for beginners to learn how to automate things in Python, including monthly/weekly/daily tasks
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2E
a must read for aspiring investment bankers, covers valuation methods, the M&A process, and the fundamentals for LBOs
Investment Banking: Valuation & Mergers
classic book that even inspired Warren Buffett. a must read
The Intelligent Investor: Value Investing
resources
i've read the IB interview guide front to back multiple times. these are fundamentals that you need to know in all your interviews
Financial Modeling Courses & Training | Breaking Into Wall Street
being able to use Excel effectively is still relevant - you should be able to navigate Excel with only your keyboard
Top Excel Shortcuts For Finance and Modeling From an Ex-JP Morgan Investment Banking Analyst!
some of the top ones include the VLOOKUP and IF formulas
