CFA Institute Career Services Powered by Head Global
Your Career, Personalized.
As a CFA Institute member, you now have access to exclusive, one-on-one career services delivered by Head Global—a trusted boutique firm specializing in high-impact career coaching for mission-driven professionals across the globe.
Whether you're entering the job market, seeking advancement, or exploring new directions, we’re here to support your journey with tailored guidance, expert insight, and practical tools designed to help you succeed.
Built for Busy, Global Professionals
Head Global has supported thousands of professionals across 65+ countries and understands the complexity of international job markets. Whether you're in India, the U.S., the Middle East, or anywhere in between, services are available in multiple time zones and tailored to your region.
How It Works
Choose a Service: Select from the menu of available services. All prices have already been discounted just for CFA Institute members.
Check out: Simply check out on the site with your unique Member ID (provided to you by your local affiliate).
Get Matched to an Expert: We pair you with the right coach or resume expert based on your needs.
Receive Personalized Support: Sessions are held over Zoom, with follow-up notes, recommendations, and add-ons available.
Don’t see anything? Have questions to figure out what’s right for you?
Just complete a short intake form to share your goals, challenges, and career background. A real person from our team will respond to you within 24 hours to help you navigate your next steps.
CFA Instititue Group Offerings
High-Impact Webinars and Cohorts for Charterholders Around the World
Head Global offers scalable, interactive group career experiences that complement 1:1 services and help CFA Institute members build skills, expand networks, and feel seen and supported in their career journeys.
Upcoming offerings:
Building a Career with Purpose and Precision | January 14, 2026. Register here. [Global Passport Program Eligble Info Bar]
Career Launchpad for Charterholders | February 3–24, 2026 (4-week cohort). Register here.
Reclaiming the Middle: Career Clarity and Growth Beyond 15 Years | March 12, 2026. Register here.
Second Peaks: Leadership Stories from the Field | April 9, 2026. Register here.
Career Moves in a Regional vs. Global Market: What APAC Charterholders Should Know | May 21, 2026. Register here.
LinkedIn for Financial Professionals in India: Getting Found and Standing Out | June 4, 2026. Register here.
Career Growth in Emerging Markets: Leveraging Your CFA Charter | July 16, 2026. Register here.
Working Across Borders: Positioning Yourself for International Roles | August 13, 2026. Register here.
Beyond the Big Firm: Boutique and Niche Opportunities in Finance | September 10, 2026. Register here.
Job Searching While Working: Managing Discretion and Energy | October 8, 2026. Register here.
30 for 30: Member Appreciation Career Week | November 2–6, 2026. Register here.
Speed Coaching Week | December 7–11, 2026. Register here.
Ask Me Anything: Career Strategy Live Forum | January 20, 2027. Register here.
CFA Member LinkedIn Career Community Launch | February 5, 2027. Register here.
For a list or previous events and to access recordings, visit the CFA Institute Career Services Library page, here.
Individualized Career Services
CFA Resume Review & FEEDBACK
What You Get:
Resume reviewed from a Head Global trusted team member
Detailed feedback on format, content, and ATS compliance to impress hiring managers across industries
Relevant list of job search boards, categorized by sector and industry, from Head Global’s downloadable career service resource library
Copy of resume template in recruiter-friendly format
Outcome: Actionable strategies and tips, and individulized recommendations within your own resume, to help you stand out to recruiters.
Normal Cost: $95 | CFA Institute Pre-Negotiated Rate for CFA Charterholders: $45
Trusted Resume Review PLUS+
Looking to give your resume a powerful head start? Our Trusted Resume Review Plus goes beyond standard feedback—providing you with tailored content to strategically position you for roles across sectors. While this isn't a full resume rewrite, you'll receive clear, actionable improvements designed to significantly enhance your resume's impact and effectiveness.
What You Get:
Everything included in our Trusted Resume Review package.
A rewritten Executive Summary tailored to highlight your strengths and career goals in language that resonates across sectors—whether you’re targeting private industry, global nonprofits, or multilateral organizations.
Customized Core Competencies based on your unique experience, translated into widely understood terms that reflect your versatility and value.
Three Career Highlight Bullets, strategically crafted to showcase your most impressive accomplishments right at the top of your resume.
Outcome: A sharper, more marketable resume top section, with a refreshed summary, core competencies, and highlights, designed to capture attention, communicate your cross-sector value, and position you for your next career move. You’ll also receive actionable strategies and individualized recommendations to optimize your resume’s content, structure, and keyword alignment for both recruiter appeal and ATS compatibility.
Cost: $295 $195*
full Resume rewrite & LinkedIn Profile Rewrite
Want a resume that gets noticed? We do more than just give advice—we work with you hands-on to refine and draft your resume and LinkedIn profile so they leave a lasting impression. A professionally crafted resume and LinkedIn profile can make all the difference in your job search. Our service ensures that your materials are optimized for recruiters, hiring managers, and ATS systems.
What You Get:
Initial 30-minute consultation to assess career goals
Resume review and optimization – We refine structure, format, and content to highlight achievements and keyword optimization and make you stand out.
Full written clarifications and revisions
LinkedIn profile enhancement and rewrite – We will offer you support with keyword optimization, headline crafting, and summary refinement to ensure you’re not overlooked.
Outcome: A polished, applicant tracking system (ATS) friendly resume and a LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters.
Cost: $695 $445*
LinkedIn Profile Rewrite
Your LinkedIn profile shouldn’t just echo your resume, it should work harder. We’ll write a fresh, optimized profile that reflects your voice, strengthens your positioning, and makes you easier to find and more compelling to recruiters.
What You Get:
A rewritten “About” section that clearly communicates your value and goals
Revised headlines, job titles, and experience bullets tailored for visibility and impact
A skills section aligned to your experience and the roles you’re targeting
Delivered in a format you can easily copy and paste into LinkedIn
Outcome: A recruiter-ready profile that boosts your visibility, reinforces your brand, and helps open doors across sectors.
Cost: $195 $145
Application-Specific Resume recommendations
What you’ll get:
Everything included in the Trusted Resume Review & Feedback service, PLUS:
Requirement Alignment Table: Clear mapping of where your background meets or exceeds specific job description (JD) requirements
Role-Specific Keywords: Identification of priority keywords and phrases from the JD, with guidance on integrating them into your résumé (Professional Summary, Skills, and experience bullets)
Gap Management: Recommendations on how to reframe transferable experience to address requirements not directly reflected in your background
Targeted Adjustments: 3–5 concrete résumé changes (e.g., adding measurable outcomes, refining summary language, reordering skills) to sharpen alignment with the role
Employer Priorities: Identification of 2–3 high-value JD elements (skills, outcomes, or experiences) your résumé must emphasize to resonate with recruiters and hiring managers
Outcome: A tailored résumé strategy that goes beyond general feedback to show direct alignment with the job at hand, strengthen your positioning against the requirements, and significantly boost your competitiveness for interviews.
Cost: $125 $95 for one | $195 $145 for two | $245 $195 for three
Standalone Cover Letter
Need a strong cover letter to complement your resume? We’ll craft a concise, compelling letter tailored to a specific job posting, highlighting your fit, translating your value across sectors, and ensuring your application tells a unified story.
What You Get:
Up to three customized cover letters written for specific roles or job types
Language that complements your resume and positions you strategically
One round of revisions per letter
Outcome: A set of clear, concise, and persuasive letters that help your applications stand out without sounding templated or generic.
Cost: $75 $55 for one | $125 $95 for two | $175$145 for three
Job Search Strategy Package
This service provides a customized, step-by-step job search plan tailored to your industry and career goals.
What You Get:
Trusted Resume Review Plus+ - Everything included in Head Global’s Trusted Resume Review Plus+ (listed above)
Initial onboarding session (30 minutes) – Get started with your coach to define career goals and market positioning
Job search strategy guide – Based on the time with your coach, you will receive a detailed guide which includes identification of your unique transferrable skills, job titles that align with these skills, specific goals and guidance on where and how to apply for these jobs, along with resume and cover letter templates, networking outreach samples, and even more resources!
Presentation and follow-up session (1 hour) – Presentation and discussion of your tailored job search strategy guide and walk through of your Trusted Resume Review Plus+.
Outcome: A clear job search strategy, tailored job leads, and networking guidance to land opportunities faster.
Cost: $695 $445*
Just-in-Time Career advice: Interview & Salary Negotiation Prep
A well-prepared candidate makes a lasting impression. Whether you’re preparing for a high-stakes interview or strategizing for salary negotiations, this session equips you with the skills, confidence, and strategies to succeed.
What You Get:
Tailored preparatory guidance and tools to help you stand out in your interview and showcase your transferable skills
One-on-one mock interview with real-time expert feedback (55 minutes)
Coaching on responses, tone, and confidence-building techniques to refine your delivery
Strategic salary negotiation coaching – Learn how to negotiate from strength and maximize your compensation package
Practical follow-up strategies to keep the momentum going and leave a strong final impression
Outcomes: Stronger interview skills, higher confidence, and a better salary offer.
Cost: $195 $145*
Individual Career Coaching (packages of 3 Sessions)
Navigating a new job search or career transition, no matter how experienced you are, can be challenging. Head Global’s career coaching packages provide you with the expertise you need to market yourself, understand the job market and your place in it, and land the job that’s perfect for you. Our Career Coaches are intimately familiar with the international development industry and its hiring managers and the insight they offer will be catered to your unique experiences and goals. To see more information on our various packages, see our “Career Coaching Services” page, here.
Outcome: Tailored support focused on your specific needs, with an industry leading career coach right by your side.
Cost: See more details including pricing on our main career coaching page.
*Discounted price valid for for affected employees.
If you don’t see something that meets your needs, drop your email in this form and we’ll keep you updated as new services (including pro bono opportunities) are added.