College Experiences That Helped A Senior Financial Analyst At Berkadia Succeed
Sydney, a Senior Financial Analyst at Berkadia, emphasizes the importance of active class engagement and "not afraid to ask questions" during undergraduate studies to build a strong foundation for any career. Networking, such as participation in the Real Estate club, proved invaluable for establishing connections that ultimately benefited career prospects, highlighting the long-term value of proactive relationship building.
Networking, Communication, Career Development, Engagement, Real Estate
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Sydney Ladrech
Senior Financial Analyst
Berkadia
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obsipo
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Real Estate
Real Estate
Video Highlights
1. Engage in classes and ask questions.
2. Join clubs relevant to your field (e.g., Real Estate club) to network and make connections.
3. Make good connections and present yourself positively to create opportunities for future success.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I'd say I was very engaged in all of my classes. Most of us find out once we graduate that our full-time job is not very in line with the books we're reading or the tests we're taking in college. It's really where the rubber meets the road.
But I think just learning to be engaged and not afraid to ask questions will translate to pretty much any career you do thereafter. I also think joining a club, for example, the Real Estate club at Cal Poly, was super beneficial for me.
It allowed me to go and do corporate tours and visit certain offices in San Francisco, or meet with certain people and make those connections. Later on, you don't know, COVID might hit your senior year and you might need some other options. Having those connections is always beneficial.
You never know how long you're going to be with a certain company or where other people are going to go. So, just always making good connections and showing yourself in a positive light – I think those are all just positive things you can do early on to set yourself up for success.