Exam Rank: 05

A finance professional aiming for the CFA Level 3 did not finish in the top 1% globally. They scored in the top 0.5% but were technically ranked 5th in their regional cohort. When applying for a hedge fund role, the interviewer noted: "We’ve hired three Rank 1s who couldn’t work in teams. Rank 05 suggests you’re excellent but collaborative." They got the job.