What Type Of Person Thrives In The Finance Industry, According To A Financial Analyst At General Atomics
Zachary, a Financial Analyst II at General Atomics, highlights that success in finance requires a genuine enjoyment of "company's funds," strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft products like Excel and PowerPoint, and excellent communication—being "very transparent and honest." The ability to effectively communicate challenges is crucial for navigating the complexities of the field.
Communication, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Financial Acumen, Technical Savvy, Honesty and Transparency
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Zachary Droppa
Financial Analyst II
General Atomics
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Business Management & Admin, Finance
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
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Video Highlights
1. Enjoy the work and find company funds interesting
2. Technically savvy, proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint)
3. Good communicator, transparent, and honest
Transcript
Q8: Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think people that thrive in, and I'll just speak broadly to finance and accounting, really enjoy the work. They find a company's funds interesting and they understand it well.
They're also technically pretty savvy. People that are very successful are very good with not just Excel, but also PowerPoint. Word is pretty simple, but being proficient with Microsoft products is very important.
The people that are most successful are very good communicators. They are constantly able to communicate what's on their mind and if they're struggling, what they're struggling with. Being very transparent and honest is very important. Ultimately, if you're not honest and transparent, then you're going to probably struggle in finance.
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