Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Contracts Professionals
Daria, an Associate Director of Contracts, recommends that undergraduate students seeking entry-level positions in this field target "leadership development programs," as "you can't get a degree in contracts" and must learn on the job; such programs offer a superior alternative to standard entry-level roles.
Leadership Development Programs, Entry-Level Positions, Contracts Administration, Aerospace & Defense Industry, Corporate Jobs
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Daria Sayan
Associate Director, Contracts
Fortune 500 Aerospace & Defense Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Arizona, MBA
Legal & Policy, Business Management & Admin
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense, Government & Public Sector
Operations and Project Management
International Student, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in contracts are available and are a great way to start a career in this field.
2. Consider applying for leadership development programs within companies, as these often offer more comprehensive training and experience than standard entry-level roles.
3. A degree in contracts isn't required; practical experience gained on the job is crucial for career advancement in this field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
That's how I was hired. You can't get a degree in contracts; you have to learn it from the ground up.
I entered this through the leadership development program, specifically in contracts. I definitely recommend the same.
Basically, any type of corporate job that offers a leadership program is better than a normal entry-level job.