/news/oberlin-college-goldman-sachs <span>From Â鶹ÊÓƵ College to Goldman Sachs</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-16T15:37:29-04:00" title="Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 15:37">Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:37</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Anna Silverman ’22 has made a remarkable leap, from Â鶹ÊÓƵ to the investment banking firm Goldman Sachs. A political science major with an integrative concentration in education studies, Silverman applies the critical thinking and problem-solving skills she honed at Â鶹ÊÓƵ to her work as a global markets senior analyst. She recently shared how her background in political theory shaped her career path in finance and contributed to her early success in a competitive field.</p> <p><strong>How has your political science degree contributed to your work at Goldman Sachs?</strong></p> <p>Although my role at Goldman Sachs differs from my political science major, my education from Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been invaluable. The diverse curriculum, extending beyond politics to the core subjects, taught me to efficiently learn and adapt to new challenges. This skill set has been crucial at Goldman, where I regularly encounter unfamiliar problems. Unrelated to my politics degree, my experience dissecting a rat in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/biology">Biology</a> 101 prepared me not to fear any challenge—even in the finance world.</p> <p><strong>Can you share how your extracurricular activities at Â鶹ÊÓƵ impacted your professional development?</strong></p> <p>My time in Harkness co-op was instrumental in preparing me for Goldman Sachs. As a head cook for two years, I developed skills in multitasking, working under pressure, and leading a team. The culture of debate in the co-op’s governance taught me to confidently advocate for my ideas. I am truly grateful for this experience, as it significantly contributed to my career success.</p> <p><strong>What advice would you give Â鶹ÊÓƵ students looking to enter competitive fields?</strong></p> <p>Make sure you leverage Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s unique qualities, such as its passionate professors and <a href="/life-at-oberlin/clubs-organizations">quirky clubs</a>, to make your job applications stand out. Building relationships with professors in your major is key. Take their classes, participate in the classroom, and go to office hours. Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s small community allows for these meaningful connections, which can be pivotal in obtaining strong references and recommendations. Also, don't hesitate to reach out to alumni in your desired field. Most are more than willing to help with the application process.</p> <p><strong>Were there any mentors at Â鶹ÊÓƵ who were crucial to your professional growth?</strong></p> <p><a href="/eve-sandberg">Eve Sandberg</a>, my foreign policy professor, gave really great insights in her class as to what the expectations and realities are of working in fast-paced, high-stakes foreign policy fields. I found her advice to be transferable to my career now. My professor <a href="/joshua-freedman">Joshua Freedman</a> helped me build confidence in my abilities when I was in his seminar and worked as his research assistant. There are too many others to name, but all my professors have had an impact on my growth in one way or another.</p> <p><strong>What is your fondest memory from your time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?</strong></p> <p>My fondest memory is of taking a samba class during a summer semester. When the weather was nice, we went out to dance in Tappan Square! It was not just a class, but a place where I formed lasting friendships and also gained an appreciation for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s beauty in the summer. It’s a memory I’ll always cherish.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Global Market Senior Analyst Anna Silverman ’22 Shares How Â鶹ÊÓƵ Helped Shape Her Career Path</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-05-16T12:00:00Z">Thu, 05/16/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2360">After Â鶹ÊÓƵ</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4063">Co-op</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2355">Student Organizations</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25251">Biology</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=468171">Financial Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25331">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25416">Politics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/joshua-freedman" hreflang="und">Joshua Freedman</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/biology" hreflang="und">Biology</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/finance" hreflang="und">Financial Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/dance" hreflang="und">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/politics" hreflang="und">Politics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Anna Silverman</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Courtesy of Silverman</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/image/img_1707_3.jpg?itok=N2Lch7iJ" width="760" height="570" alt="Young girl standing near a shrub"> </div> Thu, 16 May 2024 19:37:29 +0000 ygay 472127 at