College Experiences That Helped A Vice President At CBRE, Inc. Succeed
Amber, a Vice President at CBRE, Inc., credits active networking and internships for career success, emphasizing the importance of "staying connected" during college. The advice given to current college students includes creating a LinkedIn profile and completing many internships, "paid or unpaid," to gain experience.
Networking, Internships, Career Development, LinkedIn, Professional Connections
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Amber Coleman
Vice President
CBRE, Inc.
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
University of Arizona
Business & Related, Legal & Policy
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Real Estate
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Stay active in college by participating in clubs and networking events.
2. Complete internships, paid or unpaid, to gain experience.
3. Create a LinkedIn profile and stay connected with professionals on social media.
Transcript
Q12: College ideas for success
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I stayed active. I completed an internship while I was at ASU for the Arizona Cardinals football Club. That was during the time when I wanted to be a sports attorney.
I participated in many clubs and networking events through Arizona State, and I just stayed connected. While LinkedIn wasn't as popular then as it is now, I stayed connected on social media to friends, business professionals, and many people I met throughout my tenure at ASU.
The biggest advice I would give someone in college now is to stay connected, create a LinkedIn, and try to execute as many internships, paid or not, as possible before you graduate.
Advizer Personal Links
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlcoleman/ , Instagram: crewithambs