In this episode of In Flight, host Dylan Carollo ’25 sits down with fellow seniors Tiffany Fang and Harish Rao Pagalla to explore the ins and outs of corporate finance. From club involvement at Boston College to internship experiences and navigating the recruiting process, they share practical insights and candid reflections on what it takes to land (and succeed in) a role in this competitive field. Whether you’re just starting your finance journey or want to know what FP&A really looks like day-to-day, this conversation is packed with advice, strategies, and stories that will help guide your own career flight plan.
0:00 | Welcome to In Flight with Dylan Carollo '25!
0:17 | Introduction to Tiffany Fang '25 and Harish Rao Pagalla '25, two seniors with internship experience in corporate finance.
1:32 | Did Tiffany and Harish participate in any finance-related clubs or organizations at BC? If so, how did they help prepare them?
3:16 | For those unfamiliar, how would they define corporate finance?
5:55 | How did Tiffany and Harish both get attracted to corporate finance? What did their recruiting process look like?
10:07 | What did the day-in-the-life of their internships look like? What projects did they work on?
15:43 | How important is networking in this field, and what strategies helped them connect with professionals?
21:27 | Why corporate finance specifically?
27:39 | What's their #1 piece of advice for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in corporate finance?
30:13 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of In Flight!
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