College Experiences That Helped a SOX Specialist at Stripe Succeed
Allison, a SOX Specialist at Stripe, emphasizes the importance of networking during undergraduate studies to discover a suitable career path, stating that "finding out the right career path really hinges on networking." The process involves "asking the right questions," such as "what is a day in the life look like?" to realistically weigh the positives and negatives of different career options.
Networking, Career Exploration, Interview Skills, Job Search Strategies, Industry Research
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Allison Minarcik
SOX Specialist
Stripe
University of Arizona, 2016
University of Arizona Masters of Accounting, 2017
Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Network extensively with professionals in your field of interest to learn about their daily work and gain insights into the realities of the job.
2. Ask targeted questions during networking events such as 'What is a typical day like?', 'What do you like most/least about your work?' to gain a realistic understanding of the career.
3. Understand that all jobs have pros and cons; weigh these aspects to find the best career fit for your personality and preferences.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
In undergrad, I really did network a lot. I think finding out the right career path really hinges on networking, meeting people, talking with people, and asking the right questions.
Those questions can include: What does a day in the life look like? What's the best part of your job? What's your least favorite part of your job?
So, really, networking, I found to be very important in order to set me up for success in this career. All jobs, industries, and careers have positives and negatives. It's kind of weighing those and seeing realistically what you think is the best fit for you.