Many finance exams require work experience in order to fully become a member and gain designation.
So here's the question:
If I pass the FRM exam(Financial Risk Manager, GARP) but don't have any work experience other than intern(since I'm a junior), how do I put this in a resume?
If I put "FRM Candidate", I'm afraid I might be viewed as having not passed the exam yet.
If I put "FRM Designation" I might be misleading the readers that I have full designation.
If I put "FRM exam passed" it sounds kind of wordy and unprofessional for me, but this might be the best option available.
How to Display FRM Designation on Resume?
For guidance on how to display your status in the FRM program, it’s best to check out the official GARP FRM website.
How to Display CFA Designation on Resume?
The CFA Institute has fairly strict guidelines about how candidates and charterholders are allowed to use the designation. Check out the following posts for social media and CV guidelines.
- CFA: Social Media Guidelines
- CFA: LinkedIn Guidelines
- CFA: Trademark Usage
- Maximize Your CFA Status on Your CV
How to Display IBP Designation on Resume?
To earn the Investment Banking Professional (IBP) Credential, candidates must pass a four-hour exam and have at least one year of relevant professional experience. After meeting these requirements you can list that you have earned the IBP Credential on your resume.
Fairly certain it wouldn't matter. I guess it depends on what you're applying for, but for IB purposes, I bet most of the people reviewing your resume wouldn't even know what the FRM is. I'd probably put FRM Designation, and if questioned, just explain that you've passed the exam but need work experience before obtaining official membership.
If this is for an IBD position, then the way I see it your resume options are as follows:
a) "FRM candidate" b) "FRM designation" c) "FRM exam passed" d) " "
I'd strongly suggest going with option "d"
I see. Thanks for the comments. Btw I'm applying for S&T or research. Would it make a difference?
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