College Experiences That Helped A Financial Analyst II At General Atomics Succeed
Zachary's involvement in the Student Investment Club at Sacramento State, managing "just over a million dollars of the school's money," provided valuable financial experience. Furthermore, sales experience significantly improved their professional communication and relationship-building skills, a crucial aspect of learning and succeeding in their career, as "it's important to have a really good relationship with the person who you're trying to learn from."
Communication, Financial Analysis, Networking, Sales, Teamwork
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Zachary Droppa
Financial Analyst II
General Atomics
CSUS
N/A
Business Management & Admin, Finance
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Finance
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Join a student investment club to gain practical financial experience and learn about stock market analysis.
2. Develop strong sales skills to improve communication and build relationships with colleagues and mentors.
3. Build relationships with people you can learn from; strong relationships lead to better mentorship opportunities
Transcript
College ideas for success.
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I didn't do anything intentionally in my undergrad. I did join the Student Investment Club at Sacramento State, and that was helpful. The club managed a fund of around a million dollars of the school's money.
We were able to analyze different stocks in different sectors and make recommendations to the fund treasury and the board on what should be bought, sold, or traded. That was pretty cool financial experience, especially if you like the stock market.
The biggest thing for me, though, was working in sales. It really helped me professionally to communicate with people well and build relationships.
That's really important, especially if you're trying to learn something new. It's important to have a good relationship with the person you're trying to learn from. They'll be more engaged and motivated to teach you if they like you and can connect with you personally.
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