Will registering for a CFAI exam make me look more serious on the resume? I feel completely lost…
Do not put Level 1 candidate on your resume, most people would laugh at that. Wait until you have at least passed L1.
Registering for the CFA exam means you have several hundred dollars and can fill out an online form. That’s it
This worked in undergrad when some classmates applied for internships and even FT.
From my own experience as an outsider breaking in, I never got any call backs for even the most basic finance jobs until I passed Level 2.
This is true but, as someone else said, still can get you attention in the right circumstances. If youre a student, I would definitely put it on there. Id also say it makes sense for a lot of people trying to change careers. It tells people you are committed enough to drop a grand in an effort to break in and at least suggests you’ve done some level of reading on your own.
Its not worth anything in comparison to real experience or a pass but its still something you’re pursuing. Just dont harp on it too heavily in the interviews.
Agreed don’t put level 1 candidate, doesn’t add any value