Hi everyone! Welcome to the first episode of Asking Career Questions! Have you wondered whether finance is the major for you? Have you considered coaching basketball after graduation but don’t know if it would be the right fit? I gotchu!
In this episode, I’m interviewing James Wang, a senior financial analyst and basketball coach. We talk about everything from a month in the life of a financial analyst to how to get a well-deserved raise!
What we discuss:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:35 What does your job as a financial analyst entail from day to day?
- 3:49 What does your job as a basketball coach entail day to day?
- 6:45 What is the worst piece of career advice you’ve gotten and what do you wish they had said instead?
- 11:54 What is the best piece of career advice someone has given you?
- 13:15 What skills and knowledge do you think have served you the best throughout your career?
- 21:13 How did you decide to pursue basketball coaching after working in finance for so long?
If you want to say hi or if you have any feedback, questions, or a request for a career path you’d like to hear about, comment below, or DM us on Instagram @asking_career_questions! Don’t forget to give us a follow too!
See you in the next episode!
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