Shekhinah

Throughout my undergraduate career I was focused on going straight to law school – I had even prepared my applications! When I received a call from a Goldman Sachs recruiter, I had to think long and hard about what I wanted to do. I had been so impressed by Goldman Sachs during my internship that I decided I had to go back. I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to work at an amazing place among such smart people. I still have a passion for law but I’ve never regretted my decision – it has proven to be an invaluable learning experience.

For a career in any industry I would advise people to do their research! For a career in finance I would recommend narrowing down the divisions that you’re interested in and then taking time to speak with people that work in those particular areas. The finance industry, no matter what area you work in, is going to be a fast paced environment and having an informal mentor is extremely helpful in getting yourself up to speed as quickly as possible.