What a Senior SEC Reporting Analyst at a Big Tech Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Accounting Industry
Allek, a first-generation college student and accountant, wishes they had a better understanding of how to leverage experience into different career aspirations and what those aspirations practically look like, feeling as if their career has been about "building a plane while flying one." Allek expresses a desire for advice or a way to connect different experiences to understand potential career paths in the SEC Reporting field.
Career Exploration, First Generation College Student, Career Development, Mentorship, Industry Insights
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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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. First-generation college students may find themselves learning on the job without prior industry knowledge.
2. Understanding how to leverage experience for different career aspirations is crucial.
3. Connecting with professionals to understand various career paths can provide valuable guidance.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
No, I'm not sure. There's one thing I wish I knew before.
I'm a first-generation college student and accountant. A lot of my career felt like building a plane while flying one.
I do wish I had a better understanding of how I can leverage my experience into different career aspirations, or what those career aspirations even look like on a practical level. I wish I had advice, some way to connect different experiences into a career path.