Career Path of an Accounts Payable at The Grupe Company
Kelsey's career path is unconventional, starting with extensive experience in the hospitality industry where they gained valuable "face-to-face interaction with new people." This experience now complements their current role in Accounts Payable at The Grupe Company, a field they are further developing by pursuing an accounting degree.
Hospitality Experience, Customer Interaction, Career Change, Accounting Education, Professional Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kelsey Gloss
Accounts Payable
The Grupe Company
Purdue University
N/A
Accounting
Architecture, Construction & Design
Finance
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Kelsey's career path demonstrates that a four-year college degree isn't always necessary for career success. Her hospitality experience provided valuable interpersonal skills.
2. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and professional development. Even without completing college initially, she's pursuing accounting education to advance her career.
3. Her experience highlights the transferability of skills. Customer service and interaction skills from the hospitality industry are relevant and beneficial in her current accounting role at The Grupe Company
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Please also include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
I didn't finish college, but I did study a number of different things. I mainly worked in the hospitality industry through college and after, and also some in high school.
This gave me a lot of face-to-face interaction with new people, which was really helpful. Now I'm going back to school for accounting, which is progressing me in my current role.