The Series 7 Exam: Real World Intelligence, Strategies & Experience From Industry Experts to Prepare You for Everything the Classroom and Textbooks ... the Series 7 (Bigwig Briefs Test Prep series) [Paperback]

Laurie Mingolelli (Author), Bigwig Briefs (Author), Aspatore Books Staff (Author), the Bigwig Briefs staff (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1587622106 | ISBN-13: 978-1587622106 | Publication Date: October 2002

Ready to learn everything only the real word can teach you, not what some exam book or test prep book regurgitates? Bigwig Briefs Test Prep features real world intelligence, strategies and experience from leading minds in the financial world to prepare your mind for questions only industry veterans could prepare you for. Ever wonder how some individuals just have an easier time passing the Series 7 exam than others, even though they may not be the most "book smart?" It is because they have learned to think like a financial advisor/broker-exactly what the questions are meant to see if you can do. This book teaches you how to "think like a financial advisor/broker" and think in a frame of mind that will help enable you to pass the Series 7 exam. This book also features proven strategies, mindsets and problem solving tactics practiced by leading financial minds from some of the biggest firms in the world that can be altered, expanded upon and customized to give you a distinct advantage when taking the Series 7 exam, and preparing you for your life in the financial world.

Written for business executives who may not have the time to read 300-page books on the latest issues in their industries, the books in Bigwig Briefs Test Prep feature condensed business intelligence from some of the world's sharpest industry insiders. Each book features essays and excerpts from the best and the brightest industry leaders that reveal secrets for increasing profits, working with teams, managing change, keeping up-to-date with the latest technology, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, getting press, keeping a brand fresh, cutting costs and controlling expenses, managing profitable departments, and keeping an edge over the competition. These test preparation guides cover the Bar exam, CPA exam, LSAT, GMAT, and the Series 7 exam.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Aspatore Books (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587622106
• ISBN-13: 978-1587622106
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,622,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars STAY AWAY FROM THIS BOOK, February 2, 2005

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Samer (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Series 7 Exam: Real World Intelligence, Strategies & Experience From Industry Experts to Prepare You for Everything the Classroom and Textbooks ... the Series 7 (Bigwig Briefs Test Prep series) (Paperback)

This book is completely useless. This book could be useful for someone with no prior knowledge on investing BUT it's very unlikely as the person who wrote this book had typos throughout the book. I have a problem with buying a book that says "Series 7 exam prep" and discusses nothing about the exam. Not worth the money spent , i wouldn't even buy it used. PAGE 66 ...the word on the first paragraph should be "manage" not "mange" although at some points of this book i really thought it was in french. So useless.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Total Waste of Money, October 24, 2004

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Taran Cubani "bgek" (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Series 7 Exam: Real World Intelligence, Strategies & Experience From Industry Experts to Prepare You for Everything the Classroom and Textbooks ... the Series 7 (Bigwig Briefs Test Prep series) (Paperback)

This book is absolutely useless. The information provided is not connected in any relevant way to the Series 7 test and does not give any more insight into 'thinking like a stockbroker' than would a copy of Barron's or the Economist. In fact, go buy the latest issue of Barron's, save $15, and get a lot more articles. You can feel almost immediately that this book was made simply to cash in on anxious Series 7 test takers. You do not need this book; it is an expensive and unnecessary way to acquaint yourself with information otherwise available.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not a series 7 prep book, February 22, 2004

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This review is from: The Series 7 Exam: Real World Intelligence, Strategies & Experience From Industry Experts to Prepare You for Everything the Classroom and Textbooks ... the Series 7 (Bigwig Briefs Test Prep series) (Paperback)

For those who have little idea about investing in general, this book might be ok to start with. However, it is completely inadequate as "series 7 exam" prep or anything of that nature. I found the title of the book seriously misleading. For those who already have a common sense knowledge about wall street, this book is a complete waste; go get other real series 7 prep material, not this sort of basic investment discussions stuff.