College Experiences That Helped A Mortgage Loan Officer At Academy Mortgage Succeed
Michael, a Mortgage Loan Officer, credits strong networking during college as key to career success, stating that "the people who surround you are amazing as well". This resulted in lasting relationships and referral partners who continue to send Michael business, proving that "creating long-lasting relationships [is] just as valuable as a diploma".
Networking, Relationship Building, Career Connections, Undergraduate Experience, Referrals
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Michael Chi-Ukpai
Mortgage Loan Officer
Academy Mortgage Corporation, ISAOA
University of Arizona
N/A
Entrepreneurship, Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Network extensively with classmates and other students.
2. Build relationships with professors and other faculty members.
3. Use your time in college to explore different career paths and find one that is a good fit for you. Consider internships in finance or related fields
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think more than anything is that I networked. While you're an undergrad, the learning and what you receive from your classes is amazing, but the people who surround you are amazing as well.
During my time in undergrad, I created a network that I didn't even realize would be valuable to me. In my role today, I still have referral partners that I met in college who send me deals every single month.
I've done loans for people who I went to college with, and that was a network that really got me going in my business. So, I really hope that undergrad students will really understand that.
Don't waste any moment that you're in undergrad. Take the learning, but also take the people around you in your surroundings and network. Make sure you leave good impressions and create long-lasting relationships because that's just as valuable as a diploma you receive.