How Identity Has Influenced An Investment Banking Associate's Career At A Global Investment Bank
Trent's experience as a student athlete provided a strong foundation for career navigation, even after the transition from "hanging my cleats up". The developed skills in teamwork, communication, and discipline, along with the resume-building and networking opportunities, helped Trent transition into investment banking despite lacking specific industry experience.
Career Transition, Teamwork, Discipline, Communication, Networking
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Trent Hammond
Investment Banking Associate
Global Investment Bank
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 2017
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Took Out Loans, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Student athletes develop valuable skills like teamwork and communication, which are transferable to a career.
2. The disciplined nature of student athletes is often viewed positively by employers, even without direct industry experience.
3. Time management and the ability to balance competing priorities are key skills gained as a student athlete and are useful in a demanding career
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a student athlete, how has that impacted how you navigate your career?
This was a difficult thing. I loved being a student athlete, but after competing my entire life, putting 20, 30, or 40 hours a week into being a student athlete and working on the craft of something that I loved, hanging up my cleats after graduation brought the question: what do I do next?
I identified as a student athlete, and now I needed to figure out the next phase of my career. It took some time to understand what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go.
A nice thing about being a student athlete looking for that next opportunity is that you develop great skill sets, like being a team player and a great communicator. People will also likely see you as a disciplined person because you went to weightlifting, practice, and games.
Even if you don't have a complete understanding of where you're trying to go, it's a great thing to use as a resume builder, networking opportunity, and career growth opportunity. You've developed the skill sets for the next phase of your career, even if you haven't had specific experience in the industry you're looking to enter.