How Identity Has Influenced an Associate Broker at Hull and Company's Career
Cameron's experience as a student athlete significantly enhanced career prospects, with many employers valuing the "driven" nature and strong work ethic associated with such a background. This, combined with the ability to "be coached and directed well" and consistently meet objectives, proved highly advantageous in securing employment and career advancement.
Teamwork, Work Ethic, Goal Achievement, Motivation, Career Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Cameron English
Associate Broker
Hull & Company
Concordia University-Irvine
Concordia University-Irvine, Coaching & Athletic Administration
Business Management & Admin
Insurance
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Being a student-athlete demonstrates strong work ethic and teamwork skills, which are attractive to employers.
2. Success in athletics translates to a competitive drive and ability to achieve goals in the workplace.
3. Employers value the ability to be coached and directed, a skill honed through participation in team sports.
Transcript
As a student athlete, how did that impact the way you've navigated your career?
Luckily, being a former student athlete, a lot of employers love that aspect. They know you're driven and work hard. In most cases, you just have to prove you have a great work ethic.
You can be part of a team and be coached and directed well. That definitely played a role in the attractiveness of being hired as a former student athlete. It also involved competing, working hard, and making sure I completed the objective and attained the goal.