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Alumni SpolightsLearn more about M&T Alumni and their career paths from these spotlights. "Keep an open mind about what you are studying and see how you can combine your interests. You'll see crossovers in business, technology and social issues…Figure out what you have a sincere interest in…and you should be able see business and technology impacting that subject. Think about what your end goal is - don't be afraid to challenge the status quo and go in your own direction." "We're fortunate as Americans in that if you work hard enough, then anything is possible. Most people growing up in our society feel that but it really is absolutely true and I think that's one of the most important lessons we should learn. Nothing should be considered insurmountable." "That's the secret, be personable, don't dismiss anyone along the way. And follow your passion. Don't worry about the right way to do things. Most people are too conservative nowadays; they only want to follow the right path. But the key is to follow what you love to do, think about it, but love it." “We liked to hire people who obviously had raw intelligence and good technical backgrounds but could also frame business problems and think about the right questions.” “Sales skills trump everything, because any time you do anything in life you are selling. You are selling yourself, you’re selling your idea, you’re selling your product, you’re selling whatever.” “M&T had a profound impact on my life, I have never left the intersection of technology and business.” |
