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www.investopedia.com November 1, 2011 - In this issue... Add Investopedia to safe sender list Find Investopedia on Financial Career Trying On Potential Employers Financial Education Financial Analyst Training & Designation Programs Advanced FAQ What is the Razor/Razorblade model? SEC Update SEC Orders FINRA to Improve Internal Compliance Policies and Procedures Special Feature: Analyzing Financial Statements   1. Asset Turnover 2. Profit Margin 3. Return on Assets 4. Return on Equity More features: Margin Trading THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER IS SPONSORED BY:  Financial Career more career articles Trying On Potential Employers Every year, undergrad and graduate students across the U.S. gear up for the fall recruiting season. Legions of recruiters from thousands of companies dot university campuses, exchanging pleasantries with career placement officers, professors and students. Undoubtedly, the number of initial employment paths for each student will be daunting as recruiting brochures and company propaganda compete to tug students in various directions. Read more »  Related Reading: Analyzing A Career In Credit Analysis, or Is A Career In Financial Planning In Your Future?  Investing Video 2:26min (Partner Video) Is Your FX Broker In Compliance? Investopedia Study Guides Series 6 Series 7 Series 26 Series 63 Series 65 Series 66  Financial Education more education articles Financial Analyst Training & Designation Programs There are many options from which to choose, when looking to improve financial analysis skills or a resume. In all states (and even overseas), there are colleges, universities and private organizations that offer a wide variety of programs to enhance your skills. And while most of the offerings are very valuable, typically it would not make sense to complete more than two of these programs. (Find out how to get yourself ready for these lengthy and often daunting exams. Read more  Related Reading: Preparing For A Career As A Portfolio Manager, Uncovering A Career In Credit Analysis  SEC Update More SEC Updates SEC Orders FINRA To Improve Internal Compliance Policies and Procedures The Securities and Exchange Commission today ordered the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to hire an independent consultant and undertake other remedial measures to improve its policies, procedures, and training for producing documents during SEC inspections. Full Article    Advanced Question What is the Razor/Razorblade Model? The Razor/Razorblade business model owes its name to one King Gillette, founder of the eponymous razorblade company. The story goes that Gillette's idea for creating disposable razors stemmed from his personal experience with a straight razor so worn it was rendered useless. Gillette reasoned - and rightly so - that if he could offer consumers a sturdy, permanent razor supplemented by cheap, easily replaceable blades, he could corner the men's facial grooming market and create a massive, repeat customer base.  Find Professionals in the Money Useful? Take a look at our other newsletters to get an edge on your "peers". Other FREE newsletters! • Investing Basics • Forex Weekly • Term of the Day • Warren Buffett Watch • News To Use • The Chart Advisor Report • Stock Watch Weekly Thank you for reading Professionals in the Money on November 1, 2011 Professionals in the Money Admin Center You are receiving Professionals In The Money as a registered member of Investopedia.com - you joined on 20111002 21:22 Currently, you are subscribed to investopedia-professionals as: newsforward@autoforextradingpro.com To unsubscribe or change your email settings, click here. Ensure Delivery: Please add webmaster@investopedia.com to your email address book or safe-senders list. Copyright © 2009 Investopedia ULC. All Rights Reserved