Hello Jason
Firstly I am thankful to you for the wonderful article about steps to be performed to get into the famous position "Research Analyst".
I have recently passed June 2013 Level-1 exam of CFA & the job title in question is the driver which drove me to register to Level-1 of CFA.
I had work experience of one year in Investment Banking Operations & with interest what I have towards Investment Industry now I am keen of CFA exams.
I would like to ask you for your suggestion regarding better book for "Financial Modelling" as I have come across this particular subject very frequently in these days.
Thank you not for the first time & not for the last. Your article has really given stimulus to my confidence & expectations to get hired as research analyst.
I will look forward for next rest levels of CFA to enhance my knowledge.
Best Regards,
Ravi Kumar Dasari.