Mat Schimler
Sr. Manager
Capital One
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Guidance from parents.
Exposure to technology and other environments, locations.
My first job, acceptance into a management rotational program.
Taking a few risks in changing jobs.
Education
High School
West Springfield High School
West Springfield High School
Career
Sr. Manager
I analyze data from our businesses and prepare performance reports.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Numbers
Law
Working with Others
Day to Day
A great day at work for me is communicating with my peers on a project, completing my responsibilities on time, and learning new skills. I'm proud to analyze data, discovering trends, and making recommendations to our business partners to achieve our company goals.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for middle school students
Think about your interests and subjects you enjoy learning about. Attempt to see examples from family and friends about the work they do and what they like and don't like about their jobs. Think about what's important to you (spending time with friends, learning as much as you can, being near family, traveling, experiencing different cultures).
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Why would you do that? You better know what you're doing."
Challenges I Overcame
Education achievements
