Favorite Parts of Working in the Finance Industry as a Director People and Culture
Kaajal, a Director of People & Culture, highlights the importance of a strong work ethic in the finance industry, stating that those who "really want to drive and really excel" are most likely to thrive. The ideal candidate is a "hard worker" and a "go-getter," possessing the drive necessary to succeed in such a demanding field.
Hardworking, Go-getter, Finance Industry, Career Development, Executive/Leadership
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Kaajal Ali
Director, People & Culture
Compass Diversified
Santiago Canyon College (Associates Degree) and Chapman University (Bachelors Degree)
M.A. Human Communication at California State University, Fullerton and currently perusing my Executive MBA at University of Michigan, Ross
Communications
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Human Resources (HR)
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Hard work is essential for success in the finance industry.
2. Go-getters and driven individuals tend to thrive.
3. The industry values high-achievers who excel in their roles.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Two things come to mind. If I have to describe the type of person, I would say they have to be hardworking. They have to really want to drive and excel and do a great job, so definitely being a hard worker is key.
They're also go-getters. The people I support are definitely very hardworking and very much go-getters. I think those are the type of people who will thrive in the finance industry.