Business Management: Video Summary

Business Management Name Institution Due Date Business Management Video Summary Video 1 Accounting and Finance Name: John Goodman. Major: Accounting and finance with MIS. Current employer: Ernst and Young Current job: Auditor Summary Goodman says that it is crucial for a person to take an interest in who they want to be early. As a freshman, one should seek knowledge of companies and institutions that often take an interest in young people. One thing I have learned from Goodman is to have an open mind regarding my choice of major. Video 2 Finance and Economics Name: William Cobb Major: Finance and Economics Current employer: PwC Current job: Deals Consultant, M&A Professional Summary One thing that stands out in William’s video is that one needs to choose something they are passionate about. It is possible to get into a career you are not passionate about but the morale and the zeal to go the extra mile all come from the passion to do or become. Video 3 Entrepreneurship and Technology Name: Anne Sullivan Major: Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation with a technical focus in Chemistry Current employer: Next Fab Current job: Assistant Manager of Member Services Summary Anne is very direct in her assessment of things. She talks of how crucial it is to network and build bridges. This she says will be crucial especially when one seeks to settle on a particular course. One thing I have learned from her video is that it is important to look for places that will help a person grow personally and career-wise. Video 4 Finance Name: Emily Weaver Major: Finance Current employer: RSM Current job: Transfer Pricing Associate Summary Emily mentions several things that are crucial. She talks of it being okay not to know what to do when you start. She also says that one should not be afraid of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. She believes that this helps one shape their values and grow their aggression to excel. Finally, I have learned that I need to network with people who are not in my daily itinerary and build my network. Video 5 Financial Planning Name: Jochelle Dasent Major: Financial Planning Current employer: Royal Bank of Canada Current job: Financial Planner Summary It is okay to ask for help regarding the uncertainties in the different courses. Have a big network and make sure you are in the company of people who will help you grow in the different aspects of life. One thing I learned while watching the video is that I should use the opportunities available to learn about myself and my skills. Doing this will be helpful as I start my career. Video 6 Management Name: Erin Sullivan Majors: Marketing and Management Current employer: Operating Model Change Lead Current job: Vice President Erin Sullivan was interested in marketing when she joined UD. However, she ended up taking a major in marketing to enable her to know more about organizational culture. This indicates the need to take majors that enhance one’s interest. Video 7 Marketing Name: Ashley Paulos Major: Marketing Current employer: Meredith Xcelerated Marketing Current job: Senior Influencer Coordinator Ashley Paulos majored in what she loved, which in this case is marketing. When deciding on a major, it is critical to ensure it is something someone loves doing. Video 8 Management Information Systems Name: Helen Chan Majors: Management Information Systems and Operations Management Current employer: Chase Current job: Technology Analyst Helen Chan advises students to give their best in interviews. When called for an interview, the company knows the candidate is qualified, they just want to see someone they can relate with. Chan also encourages applicants to take time and know what the company is doing, e.g. new operations in another country. Video 9 Operations Management Name: Katherine Na Majors: Marketing and Operations Management Current employer: AdMed Inc. Current job: Account Manager Recommendations from peers, involvement in clubs and attending job fairs offered by UD, Katherine Na got an idea of the opportunities out there. Doing this during as a sophomore is critical i...