Career Path Of A Lieutenant Commander In The Supply Corps At US Navy
Jack's career path was non-linear, starting with diverse internships in genetics and environmental protection before working as a forensic accountant; this experience led to a "20-year-old life crisis," prompting Jack to join the US Navy, where they pursued various tours and promotions.
Career Exploration, Leadership Development, Government Service, Career Change, Internships
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Jack Welsh
Director (LCDR, SC, USN)
US Navy
St. John’s College, Annapolis
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Political Science, American Studies
Government & Public Sector, Military
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Jack pursued diverse internships in genetics, environmental science, and forensic accounting before settling on a career in the US Navy.
2. His career path highlights the value of exploring different fields to find the right fit and illustrates that career changes are possible at various life stages.
3. Jack's experience shows that leadership roles can be pursued through different avenues, including military service, offering a unique career trajectory compared to traditional corporate settings.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Please include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
Absolutely. I went to a smaller college on the East Coast and did several internships while I was there. This was mostly because I didn't have a fundamental thing I liked doing at the time.
I interned with a genetics lab at the University of Maryland. I then realized that maybe science wasn't the place for me, based on the nature of the work.
I also interned at the US Environmental Protection Agency in DC. I enjoyed it there, but decided that it fundamentally didn't have enough hard metrics.
Later, I found myself working as a forensic accountant at a state's attorney's office. I had what I'd call a 20-year-old life crisis, as I wasn't happy with the fact that it would take a long time to reach leadership responsibilities.
So, I joined the US Navy right after college. That led to several different tours and promotions in between.