College Experiences That Helped a Partner at Advue Consulting Succeed
To achieve career success, Daniel, a Partner at Advue Consulting, prioritized maintaining "a very high GPA, about 3.5," actively participating in student organizations to build a professional network, and securing internships at "big brand names, Fortune 500 companies"—a strategy that propelled Daniel from a less prominent school to a high-paying job. This combination of academic excellence, networking, and practical experience proved invaluable in their career trajectory.
High GPA, Networking, Internships, Brand Name Companies, Career Planning
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Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Daniel Tax
Partner
Advue Consulting
University of Houston, 2016
N/A
Finance
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Consulting & Related Professional Services, Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Consulting
Honors Student, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Maintain a high GPA (3.5 or higher) to increase chances of being considered by top firms.
2. Actively participate in student organizations to build a professional network and access opportunities.
3. Complete internships with reputable companies (e.g., Fortune 500) to gain relevant skills and experience.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I did three things in undergrad that helped me catapult my career. First, I kept my GPA up very high, around 3.5. I found that certain firms wouldn't even look at your resume if you didn't have that GPA, so I feel that was definitely one thing that helped me.
Second, I joined a lot of student organizations. I knew I didn't have the network I wanted to chase these firms, and this really helped me. One of the guys I met in these groups was the one who sent my resume to IBM, which at the time didn't even hire from my college. That was very useful.
The third thing I did was a lot of internships. If you have the skills that companies want before they even hire you, it makes it easier for them to hire you. So I focused on getting a lot of big brand names on my resume, Fortune 500 companies. This made me a better candidate for stronger firms.
I think those three things, in pairing, were what helped me go from perhaps not a very well-known school to get a very high-paying job.
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