equity research

hello, i want a job in equity research but just cannot seem to land one.

do i take cfa lvl 1?

i have been going about it via applications and emailing boutique firms inquiring on open roles? should i change up my strategy? should i go back for a msf?

any feedback is good feedback

thanks

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