{"id":5370,"date":"2022-06-13T14:43:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T21:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/business\/2022\/06\/13\/student-spotlight-vidhi-joshi-22\/"},"modified":"2022-06-13T14:43:28","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T21:43:28","slug":"student-spotlight-vidhi-joshi-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/2022\/06\/13\/student-spotlight-vidhi-joshi-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: Vidhi Joshi '22"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Name: <\/strong>Vidhi Joshi ’22<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduate Degree\/Year\/Concentration<\/strong>: <\/strong>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Leadership Minor<\/p>\n

Position: <\/strong>Corporate Financial Planning Analyst<\/p>\n

Company: <\/strong>The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA<\/p>\n

How did you strategize landing this job?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I began my career journey during my freshman year at Chapman when I started working at the Disneyland Resort as an Attractions Hostess on rides in the resort including Haunted Mansion and Splash Mountain! While interacting with thousands of guests each day, I became interested in learning more about the finance side of the company. I began the Undergraduate Finance Associate Program\/Internship with Disney during my sophomore year after learning more about it during a company event. With this internship program, I was able to further develop my technical skills and grow my network.<\/p>\n

Finally, during my senior year, I began the application and interview process for full-time roles. I started the process by reaching out to mentors in my network to ask about open positions and interview tips. I strategized by creating a document that included possible interview questions with multiple stories and answers. I updated my resume and scheduled mock interview appointments with Heather Stotler<\/a> at the Argyros School Career Advancement Center to sharpen my interviewing skills. During the application and interviewing process, I did get a \u201cno\u201d before I got my first \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, I believe that maintaining my focus, practicing example questions, and applying the feedback helped me become more confident in my answers. A few weeks later, I received a call that I landed my dream role!<\/p>\n

What excites you about this job?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I\u2019m thrilled about my new role with Disney because I value Disney\u2019s dedication to diversity, uniting families, and encouraging imagination. I believe that Disney is a growth-oriented company where the possibilities are endless. Disney has over 500 different types of career paths! I feel that my role on the FP&A team is the perfect next step in my career because I will have the chance to support clients and recognize the value of my contributions.<\/p>\n

Do you have any career advice for anyone looking for an internship or job in this market?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My career advice is to get involved, maintain relationships, and utilize your resources at the Argyros School Career Advancement Center.<\/p>\n

When I applied for my first internship with Disney, I realized that I would not have known that it existed until I attended a company event. During this event, I decided to put myself out there and started asking questions at a finance booth which led me to a chance to connect with a Senior Financial Analyst and learn more about their internship program. I recommend getting involved in your current roles. Attend events, be the first to start a conversation, and participate!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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