Video: Nonlinear Career Paths to Business
Hear from alumni who have experience working in different roles and organizations all within the business industry.
- Does it feel like everyone around you wants to go into finance or consulting?
- Are you interested in these industries but still not sure they are right for you?
- Would you be excited to hear what other career options there are for you in business?
Hear from alumni working in various business roles from compliance to procurement and beyond. They share more about their twisting paths to where they are today - you will see that successful careers in business are not a straight line and it often takes moving from one organization or role to another to figure out what you are passionate about.
Topics Covered:
- How your first job doesn't set you on a linear path to the top.
- How you can approach making tough career decisions.
- How you can confidently chart your own path in business.
Alumni Speakers:
- Carrie Housteau '94 (Economics): AVP, Procurement, Bath & Body Works at L Brands
- Carl Ware '76 (Economics): Customer Experience Analyst at Shelf Engine
- Lee Weiss '82, '85 JD, '95 MBA (Economics): Compliance Manager at JPMorgan Chase