Question about CFA Candidate reference on resume

[Greenman72]

@ofthedivision17

I apologize for grave-digging this thread. I did not want to start a new topic because I’ve seen this same question asked in nearly every way, shape, or form on Analyst Forum.:

If only everyone else did the same. I get so tired of reading:

• “Hey everyone–which school should I pick? Harvard, Stanford, or Wharton? I haven’t applied to any of them, and there’s really very little chance that I’ll get in, but I want to ask anyway.”
• “Here’s my Level 1 study plan, in extreme detail from today all the way up until exam day. Tell me how it looks!”
• “Is Schweser enough to pass, or should I read CFAI materials?”
• “Which is better, CFA or [fill in the blank]?”
• “What’s the best way to break into equity research for Goldman Sachs if I’ve signed up for Level 1, have a degree in sociology from University of Phoenix, and have never worked a job in my life?”

[Greenman72]

@ofthedivision17

This candidate profile asks for education, job experiences, and certifications. I am limited to the amount of information that I can list in each field. It would seem most appropriate to list the accomplishment under “certifications,” but again, I would hate to misrepresent it as a certification. As it stands, I have listed Passed CFA Level 1 Exam in the crediential field and 06/01/2013 in the date field. To me, this seems like a statement of fact.

If passing Level 1 really lends any credibility to you, then those making hiring decision probably know what “Passed Level 1 in 2013” means and won’t ding you for it. It’s just the facts.

If you put “I’m a Level 1 CFA and passed on my first attempt, further adding to my ability to outperform non-CFAs like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch”, then they might frown upon that.