Candidate:
Mr. Industry Pivot
About Me:
Currently working in finance (debt investing) but looking to pivot out. I enjoy learning about various companies, but I’d like to get closer to hands-on managing or having more agency over business outcomes. I feel distant and I can’t always feel the tangible benefits of my work.
Details:
Undergrad School: University of Missouri
Undergrad Major: Business-Finance
GPA: 3.63
GMAT: 720
Age: 27, Ethnicity: White
Extracurriculars: Tutoring Chicago
Work History:
Title: Portfolio Manager/Underwriter
Industry: Banking & Finance
Company: Boutique Firm
Length of Employment: 1 yr, 2 mos
Title: Associate
Industry: Banking & Finance
Company: Boutique Firm
Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos
Big Life Wins:
About 12 months into my first job, I was building confidence (okay, maybe too much confidence) and was placed in a higher-speed group at the bank. I found out very quickly that I was out of my depth and my manager pulled me aside and said he thinks I can do better. We developed an action plan to improve and I ended my time as a top performer.
Post MBA Goal:
Pivot industries to either consulting or something with a government/international focus. The world is big and exciting and I want a chance to explore as much of it as possible while learning more about how we all live our lives.
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