How can young professionals be adequately prepared for the workplace?
Meet Curtis Butler!
Curtis spent 30 years in finance as an investor and client-facing executive at industry-leading firms including J.P. Morgan, Jennison Associates, and an affiliate of Legg Mason. He has a keen understanding of what moves a resume to the top of the pile and what soft skills are required to stand out in an interview.
Throughout his career, Curtis always made time for mentoring and has provided individualized coaching to scores of college and graduate students at his Alma maters, Union College and Johns Hopkins University.
Curtis has also stepped in to help children of friends and colleagues escape the frustration of a job search and embark on successful careers. His passion for coaching students and young professionals led Curtis to launch Guided Ascent Career Coaching in 2024.
Key Points:
- the professionals gaps identified by employers
- the struggles of young professionals when they enter the workforce
- why prepare yourself while in college
- how to identify the right mentor for yourself
- soft skills necessary to develop
- why communication skills are crucial in addition to your technical
...and so much more!
Connect with Curtis:
Website: https://www.jobreadygrads.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisbutler/
Instagram: @curtisabutler
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-guidance-for-young-professionals-w-curtis-butler/id1614151066?i=1000669920244
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/23voILxkr8y3LKMDayhsL8
YouTube: https://youtu.be/eNGvjCsCowo
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