How Identity Influenced An Assistant Vice President's Career At A Top Bank
Zach, an Assistant Vice President at a Fortune 100 bank, emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement in college, stating that "getting involved on campus is really helpful" for developing crucial soft skills and leadership experience. This, the interviewee suggests, provides valuable transferable skills applicable to future roles, enabling one to "think back to things" learned in college leadership positions when assuming professional leadership roles.
Leadership, Networking, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Zach Bransky
Assistant Vice President
Fortune 100 Bank
University of Arizona
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey, MBA
Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Get involved on campus: Join clubs and take on leadership roles to develop soft skills and learn how to work with others.
2. Build relationships: Networking and interacting with others is crucial for career success.
3. Focus on transferable skills: While academics are important, focus on skills that will be useful in your future career, such as teamwork and leadership.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
That's another good one. I would say get involved on campus. This is probably pretty generic advice, but it's really helpful.
You can learn things in class, and a lot of what you learn, you'll never use after you graduate. But the relationships you build and just getting out there, joining clubs, and taking on leadership roles are what really matter.
For instance, when you take on a leadership role in your job after graduation, you might remember things you learned in undergrad. There are always universal principles at play.
So, the best advice is to make sure you're involved outside of academics. That's where you'll learn how to deal with others and develop those soft skills that will really help you in your future roles.