College Experiences That Helped a Partner at McDermott and Bull Succeed
Michael, a Partner at McDermott + Bull, credits early and extensive internships as key to career success, gaining foundational knowledge and experience—"I got a lot of exposure to how things operate"—that many learn only after graduation. This early immersion, including high school internships, provided a significant head start in the professional world.
Internships, Networking, Communication, Career Exploration, Practical Experience
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Job Title
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Michael Finegold
Partner
McDermott + Bull
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
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Communications
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Internships provide valuable early exposure to professional environments and build foundational skills.
2. Early internships, even in high school, can give a significant head start in a career.
3. Don't be afraid to network and learn practical skills like marketing early on in your career journey
Transcript
Q12: College ideas for success
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
In undergrad, the biggest things I did were the internships. I got a lot of exposure to how things operate early on.
Really spending a lot of time in internships, I even did them in high school. This meant I wasn't nervous to pick up the phone and call someone, or naive to how marketing works.
I gained a lot of the foundation in the basics that many people learn right out of school. Those experiences set me up and gave me a head start.
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