College Experiences That Helped a Senior Analyst SEC Reporting at a Fortune 100 Tech Company Succeed
To prepare for a career, Allek emphasized the importance of self-discovery at a supportive institution, and "tried not to say no to different opportunities," such as participating in short films and studying Swahili in Kenya, which suggests a proactive approach to gaining diverse experiences. It seems the willingness to explore opportunities outside of accounting specifically was "really helpful" in setting Allek up for success.
Career Exploration, Liberal Arts, Accounting, Language Immersion, Openness to Opportunities
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Allek Surratt
Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting
Fortune 100 Technology Company
Howard University
Wake Forest - MS in Accountancy
Accounting
Technology
Finance
HBCU Grad, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Tried different things and didn't say no to opportunities.
2. Participated in short films.
3. Studied Swahili in Kenya through a language immersion program.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
I tried different things. I went to a school that affirmed who I was before starting my career. Outside of accounting, I was in short films for different friends' projects.
I studied Swahili in Kenya in a language immersion program. I just tried not to say no to different opportunities, and I think that was really helpful.