Michael Osborne
Financial Analyst
Capital One
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I started college by majoring in Nuclear Engineering and planning on going to Med School.
I switched to a biochemistry major while still planning on Med School.
Decided I was not interested in becoming a doctor and switched majors to finance.
Applied to every internship that was available.
Interned at my current company.
Received a job offer after my internship and returned after graduating college.
Education
High School
Pine View
Pine View
Career
Financial Analyst
I analyze finances.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Technology
Problem Solving
Day to Day
I typically sit down at my desk in the morning and look at my team's whiteboard to see what needs to get done that day. A typical day involves creating a report showing the company's financial performance over a given time period.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Apply to as many places as possible. Try and get involved in on campus activities to boost your resume beyond your classroom work.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You should become a doctor because you're good at science."
