Imagine being a Baruch College student, majoring in business, would career advice from successful JPMorgan managing be helpful?
Baruch College located at 55 Lexington Ave in Manhattan, New York is known for having one of the best business programs in the country.
With accounting, economics, finance and plenty more sectors of the business core, Baruch is cultivating thousands of future business men and women. What better way to motivate and ready their students by giving them advice from the biggest banking company in the world.
Two managing directors who have worked at J.P Morgan for more than 10 years offered their expertise advice to the the future business leaders at Baruch. Marilyn Neese, senior Investment Banker says, Neese asserts as she drank her Starbucks Latte, “ I would like to say to my future business women out there, this is a male dominated field, but it’s important to only let this spur you on and not hinder you.” Nesse said. She quickly added “ In Addition, I’d say that students should take advantage of summer programs at J.P Morgan, which are located all throughout Manhattan.” Neese emphasized the importance of going after something you’re passionate about and building a resume that reflects that.
On the 18th floor, is Jonathan Kuziak, an 11 year managing director, who offered his own advice in saying, “ It’s all about networking, learn all the software like Excel, SQL, Powerpoint, and lastly, prepare to balance your life- start that now!”
Overall, Neeze and Kuziak offer vital advice for those who seem themselves working for a big company, you must think about where you are now to be successful.
Around the JP Morgan Headquarters on Park Avenue,there are many opportunities for high school and college students to come and scope out the building and community of JP Morgan. Both Neese and Kuziak say get as comfortable with the company as you can before going on an interview. They both agreed on setting goals for yourself, no matter what field you plan on going into.
When asked, “Do you wake up everyday happy to come to J.P Morgan and do your job?” Both Neese and Kuziack said they don’t look at their positions at J.P Morgan as a job but a career that they are more than proud to arrive at and complete.
Following your passion and getting yourself out there are sufficient ways of succeeding in Business, as Neese and Kuziak have illustrated. “Work hard and get your name out there.” Kuziack insists.