College Experiences That Helped A Partner Employee Benefits At The Baldwin Group Succeed
Cal Poly's "learned by doing" approach instilled a valuable problem-solving mentality in Hunt, combining practical experience with technical skills like "forecasting, financial management, working with numbers". This fostered a mindset of tackling challenges head-on, viewing obstacles not as "something that's scary, but something that is attainable".
Problem-Solving, Data Analysis, Financial Management, Analytical Skills, Work Ethic
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Hunt Turner
Partner, Employee Benefits
The Baldwin Group
Cal Poly, SLO
N/A
Finance
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Insurance
Consulting
Video Highlights
1. Hands-on learning is crucial: Cal Poly's 'learn by doing' approach helped Hunt develop a problem-solving mentality, which is vital in a career involving complex financial matters and analytical thinking.
2. Technical skills are essential: Hunt emphasizes the importance of strong technical skills such as forecasting and financial management, showcasing the need for a solid foundation in these areas for success in the employee benefits field.
3. Positive attitude and problem-solving approach: Hunt highlights the value of viewing challenges as solvable problems. This attitude is key to tackling complex issues and finding solutions in this career path.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think Cal Poly's "learn by doing" motto is huge. They set the expectation that you'll be rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done. You may not always have the answer, but that mentality has been really powerful.
Combine that with technical skills like learning forecasting and financial management, and working with numbers. Being comfortable in that space is key.
When you combine those two things, you approach a problem with a really good technical perspective. You also have a good attitude for finding the required answer or solution. Those two aspects have been wonderful.
I really feel the education I received at Cal Poly was helpful. It helped me not see problems as scary, but as something attainable that you can attack, figure out, and solve.
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