Mark Follett
Fidelity Investments
Nashua, NH USA
"One needs to have a willingness to learn: on the job, books, in-house and out-of-house workshops or even Grad School."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Economics, General
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Graduate Degree
Finance, General
Northeastern University
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Northeastern University
Certification
Finance, General
Bentley University
Vocational
Business Administration and Management, General
Community College of Rhode Island
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Economics, General
Graduate Degree: Finance, General
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
Certification: Finance, General
Vocational: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I struggled as an undergrad at UMass:Amherst. There, I had learn the value of flexibility and determination.
2.
I have struggled and continue to struggle with organizational skills. Checklist and consulting other has been a helpful for me in this area.
3.
Not many people thought I would end up with a college degree. I have an associates, a bachelors and two masters degrees. Never say never. You won't know if you can do something, without any attempt.
4.
A friend of mine got fired from a job in Boston, Ma. He was able to find work at another company that better suited to him. A bad or adverse result is not the end of the world.
5.
You do not have to have one career or job. It is okay to have many jobs throughout your life. Explore what will be good for you.
6.
I don't see myself staying in my current position. With 22 years of experience, I would love to see what else I can do. You do not have to be married to your current job.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
I've struggled with my organizational and Microsoft Office Skills.
How I responded:
For my organization skills, checklists and consulting my peers have been helpful for me. Regarding my Microsoft Office skills, taking a class or consulting an expert is a beneficial thing for me.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Determination and diligence.