Story #25
Originally from: India
Undergraduate degree/ major: Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Markets)
University and Country: Mumbai University, India
Started working since: Jun 2016
Currently based in: India
First and current job: Credit Suisse Intern
Q: How did you decide on your undergraduate course of study?
A: My professor guided me to pursue a degree in Financial Markets.
Q: In retrospect, what did you think were the most useful lessons/ skills/ knowledge you'd gained from your undergraduate education?
A: The journey improved my communication skills, networks and interpretation skills.
Q: What are some additional areas you wish your undergraduate education could have covered?
A: Since market behave as per investor sentiments , some lesson about investor psychology would have been beneficial.
Q: Briefly describe your current job scope.
A: Since I am an intern, my assignments include compliance with various rule and regulations related to Companies.
Q: How has your undergraduate education influenced your career choice?
A: Since I was pursuing a professional degree in compliance, my current work profile is not related to my undergraduate degree. However the acquired skills help a lot in dealing with people.
Q: To what extent is your current job related to your undergraduate course of study?
A: Not related at all - Majority of the skills required to perform my current job was acquired through on-the-job training.
Q: What is one competitive advantage your university offers? (From your perspective)
A: Interpretation.
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