Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Financial Analysts at Apple
Frank, a Financial Analyst at Apple, advises undergraduates interested in finance to begin with "any financial analyst role," emphasizing the importance of a broad skillset encompassing "spend, growth, go-to-market strategy, capital markets, and credit." The key to career advancement, according to Frank, is continuous learning and rotation through various roles, avoiding complacency by leaving a position "the moment it gets easy."
Financial Analysis, Career Development, Entry-Level Jobs, Job Rotation, Diverse Skillsets
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Frank Gallagher
Financial Analyst
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Video Highlights
1. Start with any entry-level financial analyst position to build a foundation.
2. Gain a diverse background in finance by rotating through different roles and experiences.
3. Continuously learn and grow, seeking new challenges to avoid stagnation
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
As a financial analyst, I believe any role in finance will set you up for success. Being in finance requires knowledge of everything from spending and growth to go-to-market strategy.
You might need to understand capital markets, like stocks and bonds, or credit and how loans work in banking. As you advance in your career, a diverse background in finance becomes important.
My advice is to start with any role but keep rotating. I'm early in my finance career, so I aim to rotate to gain a wide range of skills and experiences.
As I grow, I hope to draw on those varied experiences. I've heard at Apple that it's important to always rotate, keep learning, and try new things.
The moment you become too comfortable or your job becomes easy is the best time to leave.
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