College Experiences That Helped A Financial Analyst At Berkeley Lab Succeed
To prepare for a successful career, Calvin suggests exploring diverse experiences and roles during college, emphasizing "trying on new hats and trying new things." This approach facilitates personal and professional growth, providing valuable skills and resume material for future interviews and internships, ultimately shaping one's career path.
Career Exploration, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Resume Building, Networking
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Calvin Lau
Financial Analyst
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)
UCLA 2012
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Energy & Utilities, Government & Public Sector
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Explore diverse roles and organizations to understand how they function.
2. Actively seek out opportunities for personal and professional growth.
3. Use experiences, including internships, to build your resume and interview skills.
Transcript
Calvin, taking you back to your time at UCLA. What did you do in undergrad that set you up for success in your career?
I think trying on new hats and new things really helps. It gives you a greater understanding of how different organizations and roles work.
It's about growing and stretching yourself, leading to a lot of personal growth that can translate into professional growth. So, while you're in college, try to do as many things as you can.
You'll learn from it, and you can use that experience to pad your resume and talk about it in interviews and internships. I think it all builds towards who you ultimately want to become.