College Experiences That Helped an Analyst at Deloitte Succeed
Shreya credits a business fraternity for developing crucial self-advocacy and teamwork skills, explaining that it helped with "speaking out" and understanding team dynamics, while hands-on class projects, particularly one focused on Power BI, provided valuable experience directly applicable to the current role as an analyst at Deloitte.
Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, Data Analysis, Project Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
Traits
Shreya Rao
Analyst
Deloitte
Chapman University
N/A
Business Management & Admin, Finance
Government & Public Sector
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Joining a business fraternity helped with advocating for oneself, speaking out, and gaining leadership experience in teamwork.
2. Hands-on class projects, especially those involving tools like Power BI, provided relevant experience for the current role.
3. Leadership positions within organizations offer a feel for working within a team dynamic, a crucial skill for professional success.
Transcript
What did you do in college that set you up for success in your career?
One thing I would say is joining a business fraternity. They help you so much with advocating for yourself and speaking out. If you have a leadership position, you're able to get a feel of what it's like to work with a team.
Classes also definitely helped me, especially being hands-on with projects. I got to do a project fully on Power BI, and that gave me a lot of experience with my career now. So those two things were significant.