College Experiences That Helped A Senior Internal Auditor At Compass Diversified Succeed
Suzanne's most significant career lesson is that "it's okay to change directions," a realization that led to a fulfilling career path in accounting despite initial expectations of pursuing a biology/psychology major. This highlights the importance of adaptability and openness to unexpected opportunities.
Career Exploration, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development, Resilience, Adaptability
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Suzanne Couch
Sr Internal Auditor
Compass Diversified
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Master of Accounting
Biology & Related Sciences
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. It's okay to change career directions. Suzanne initially pursued biology/psychology but found accounting more fulfilling.
2. Don't be afraid to explore different career paths. Suzanne's career path wasn't something she envisioned early on.
3. Following what works for you can lead to unexpected happiness and success in your career. Suzanne found a career she loves despite not initially being interested in accounting.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The main thing I've learned is that it's okay to change directions. When I was in undergrad, I was a biology psychology major, and that just didn't end up being a route that was going to work out for me.
I graduated, and there just weren't jobs that seemed to be a good fit. So, I pursued another route that took advantage of me being a left-brain kind of person. I actually ended up being happier than I ever thought I could have been in a job.
If you had told me as a high school senior that I was going to be an accountant, I would have thought you were crazy. There was no part of me that found that remotely interesting.
But you don't have to be dead set on what you're going to do. Just because you made a decision doesn't mean that's you forever. Just kind of going with the flow and doing what works for you has been a good lesson.
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