What a Senior Strategy Analyst at Disney Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Entertainment Industry
Mike, a Senior Strategy Analyst at Disney, learned that the role's ambiguity and "ad hoc, everyday is different" nature were more significant challenges than anticipated, representing a substantial shift from previous cyclical roles. Successfully navigating this transition, however, ultimately led to a more engaging day-to-day experience.
Ambiguity of Role, Adaptability, Transitioning Between Roles, Problem-Solving, Industry Realities
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Mike Magagna
Senior Strategy Analyst
Disney
Penn State University
Penn State (Master of Accounting) and Villanova (Master of Taxation)
Accounting
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. The ambiguity and ad-hoc nature of the day-to-day tasks are greater than anticipated.
2. The transition from cyclical roles to more varied daily tasks is a significant challenge.
3. A true understanding of the role only comes from experience, despite thorough interview preparation.
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What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I think, just as I've mentioned, it's Acuity involved. It's always tough when you interview for a role and talk to people about it, trying to get a sense of a position.
You never truly can understand what you're doing until you end up doing it. As is the case with any role, understanding how ambiguous it is and switching from a cyclical type role into more of this ad hoc, everyday-is-different type role.
That was definitely a bigger transition and challenge than I anticipated. But once you get over the hump, I definitely think it makes for a more interesting day today.
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