College Experiences That Helped an Acquisitions Analyst at Intercontinental Real Estate Corp Succeed
Anthony's undergraduate success stemmed from proactive networking, "sending out cold emails" and engaging with professionals already in the field to gain insights and experience. This, combined with diverse internships to explore different career paths, allowed Anthony to identify and pursue a fulfilling career trajectory.
Networking, Internships, Career Exploration, Cold Emailing, Industry Research
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Anthony Marquez
Acquisitions Analyst
Intercontinental Real Estate Corp
University of Arizona, 2021
N/A
Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Real Estate
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Networked with people in the finance industry, including professionals and upperclassmen, through methods such as cold emailing.
2. Actively sought out internships to gain diverse experiences and identify preferred career paths.
3. Emphasized the importance of early career exploration to discover what one likes and dislikes in a professional setting.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
In undergrad, I really wanted to learn more about different areas of finance. I did a lot of networking, which essentially means reaching out to people in different industries. This could be seniors or juniors at your school who have had those experiences, or people already working in the industry.
I sent out a lot of cold emails. While the hit rate might not be high, showing the effort to talk to strangers and put yourself out there is huge, especially at a young age. I think that has really helped me get to where I am now.
When you're in undergrad, there are so many different career paths and things you can learn. Getting as much experience as you can through internships is the best thing you can do. It helps you learn what you like and don't like about a specific career or job title.
The more you can figure that out earlier on, the more you can see and get to a career path you enjoy. Then you can take off from there. That's what really set me up.