What A Financial Analyst At Disney Experiences Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Finance Industry
Anika wishes they had known the importance of networking and "sharing your story" before entering the financial analysis field, as being open and excited to showcase your skills and projects can be more impactful than solely focusing on technical abilities. Being able to communicate value is key to advancing in the industry.
Networking, Communication, Career Development, Industry Realities, Entry-Level
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Anika Nguyenkhoa
Financial Analyst
The Walt Disney Company: Disney Experiences
Chapman University
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Business Management & Admin
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Finance
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Networking is crucial for breaking into the financial analysis industry.
2. Sharing your personal story and experiences can be more impactful than solely showcasing technical skills.
3. Being open and enthusiastic about sharing your capabilities and project experience can significantly benefit your career.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
Something I wish I had learned prior to getting into the industry is how important networking is and how important sharing your story is. I think that's something that has actually gotten me into the industry.
Being able to share my skillset and the projects I was able to work on has helped me the most. Not a lot of people know that because they want to focus more on their technical skills.
Being open about yourself and excited to share will take you a long way.