My Career Ambitions

I certainly do not know yet what I want to do with my life, but I am very excited to figure it out over the next couple of years. I am a Accounting and Finance Major which is why my last couple of blog posts are so related. My student involvements are going to be an integral part of my development as a professional and when searching for a job in the next couple of years. Currently, my plan is to finish my two majors within four years and end with a hundred and fifty credit hours. This would set me up to take the CPA exam after graduation which would be an incredibly valuable thing to have regardless of whether I use it or not. My goal is to get an internship for this upcoming summer before my junior year, but I need to start applying for that to take my place. I am currently employed at Qualified Plans Solutions, but I will talk about that more later.

The thing I am most excited about with regards to my future is the opportunity for leadership. Whatever it is that I do I will strive to end up a leader in my organization. My experiences in college have really changed my career outlook. When I first came into college with my family background I was intrigued by the idea of a comfortable well-paying job that was not too demanding. This way I could be with my wife and children more frequently and not miss out on special events in their lives. However, while I do not want to be consumed by work I do not think it would be fulfilling for me to just sit on the sidelines and not fully immerse myself in my work. With the limited leadership experiences I have had in college already I have found great joy in it. It is something I am truly passionate about, and I want to continue to improve and develop. I recognize that I have flaws as a leader. I think at this point I would not be capable of making the tough decisions or truly criticizing someone to their face. However, I do have some strong points. I can relate to anyone, and I can convey almost any message without hurting anyone's feelings. With my personality I often find that people have a tendency to look to me for leadership. Certainly not everyone but some people are naturally attracted to me as a leader.


This appeals to me. I like having control over my destiny within organizations. I don't always agree with what people decide, and I find it enjoyable to have the final say in matters. Regardless of what career path I decide to travel down I will always put a special emphasis on leadership and its importance. I realize it will be awhile before I can be a leader in my own company, but I am excited for the journey.