College Experiences That Helped A Principal Business Strategist At Investment Management Company Succeed
James, a Principial Business Strategist, emphasized the significant role of internships in setting up for career success, stating that "seeing the real world and how the information...in school applies is really valuable." This real-world application, according to James, provides a competitive advantage.
Internships, Real-World Application, Competitive Advantage, Networking, Career Development
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James Wallace
Principial Business Strategist
Investment Management Co.
Hiram College
Not Applicable
Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Business Strategy
Video Highlights
1. Internships provide invaluable real-world experience and a competitive edge.
2. Practical application of classroom learning is crucial for career success.
3. College classes combined with internships offer the best preparation for a career in business strategy.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Internships are definitely important. Kudos to you for being an intern; I'm sure you're learning a lot.
I think internships will definitely boost your success in life. For me, internships are really important too.
You can go to classes, but seeing the real world and how the information you learn in school applies is really valuable. I think it gives you a step up versus your competition.
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