The second time Greg and I met was much more casual. The first
time we met after the business club panel, I was nervous because I was not sure
how the morning was going to go. Afterward, it was very apparent that Greg was
looking for someone to mentor and our second meeting felt a lot more casual.
During our second meeting, I started to express my interest in
pursuing a career in finance, specifically in New York after graduation. I
shared several steps that I had been taking in order to set myself up well for
an internship. He was very impressed by some of the step I had been taking in
reaching out to alumni in New York and was eager to hear about what I thought
about New York City when I visited it over Presidents Day Weekend.
My goal for being in New York was to meet with different alumni that are working in Finance and Investment Banking. A few weeks prior, several Wheaton alum came to Wheaton and offered a workshop to a few sophomore for how we can be our best advocate for pursuing careers in consulting, finance, and tech. They explained how to network and effectively present your story of how to get in contact with alumni, and get a foot in the door for internships and possible job interviews.
After the workshop, they followed up with each of us, and put me in contact with three different alumni working all over the world in the realm of finance. The goal was to use the alumni as sounding board and "mentors" mostly to get feedback on how I can best present myself and tell my story. This advice is something that Dr. Howard has also expressed in his classes, with being able to have an effective elevator pitch and tell your story.
The goal with telling an effective story is like walking someone through your resume. It was explained to me that it's important to be eager to show how each stage on your resume gave you specifics strengths, but also prompted you so end up where you are, and gave elements for how you want to develop.
My goal for being in New York was to meet with different alumni that are working in Finance and Investment Banking. A few weeks prior, several Wheaton alum came to Wheaton and offered a workshop to a few sophomore for how we can be our best advocate for pursuing careers in consulting, finance, and tech. They explained how to network and effectively present your story of how to get in contact with alumni, and get a foot in the door for internships and possible job interviews.
After the workshop, they followed up with each of us, and put me in contact with three different alumni working all over the world in the realm of finance. The goal was to use the alumni as sounding board and "mentors" mostly to get feedback on how I can best present myself and tell my story. This advice is something that Dr. Howard has also expressed in his classes, with being able to have an effective elevator pitch and tell your story.
The goal with telling an effective story is like walking someone through your resume. It was explained to me that it's important to be eager to show how each stage on your resume gave you specifics strengths, but also prompted you so end up where you are, and gave elements for how you want to develop.
Even though the majority of our time was very casual and
conversational, I really admire how intentional he is in wanting to continue to
maintain a mentor relationship. In our emails and texts back and fourth he is
always eager to share about what God is doing in his life and ask more how he
can be praying for me. Eventually I hope to start a mentor relationship that with
someone younger than me, and continually express Christ’s love.
Chris,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your relationship between you and Greg is continuing. Having someone who is intentional and conversational can be very helpful in life. In the coming years, I am sure he will be able to offer you a lot of advice on future endeavors. I appreciate how you and Greg are open about what God is doing in each of your lives. I would encourage you to start a mentor relationship with someone younger than you. That sounds awesome. I might try to do the same thing. I love how you continue to spread the Gospel and are not afraid of what others might say. Thank you Chris.
Caleb