Just got a job as a corp. finance analyst at a f500

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I recommend reading the F/s ahead of time - at least the MD&A. Get and idea of where the company is going what the current strategy is.

Triple-check your work.

Congratulations on the offer. I'd recommend relaxing before hand. Maybe learn some excel shortcuts and tricks, but I would really start being proactive on the job rather than before it, You have to anticipate what upper management wants next, and bring it to the table to make them think its their idea, and you're golden once that relationship develops.

You can always reach out to the analysts in your group. If you can manage to spend some time with them like at a bar or catch a game it'll be great too. I did that before an internship and the guy showed me the ropes and helped me out on things with his own time once I did start. My manager was notoriously hard to grab too so that relationship was extremely helpful. Learned the surrounding area faster, got up to speed in the office faster, and learned about current projects before stepping foot into the office. It helped a lot.

1. Great attitude all the time
2. Get along with your co-workers
3. Triple-check your work
4. Deliver results not delays

Anyone who can do all four will be fine. As for learning excel you will be using it extensively every day of the week so you will learn by default.

I'll reiterate what a lot of these guys have said.

It's your first year so just learn how the business makes money.

Spend the extra effort learning your role and keep the mentality that you will be creating value if you can pick up work that your boss or other superiors were once doing. If you can free them up from certain tasks that gives them the ability to contribute in a more meaningful way, thus hopefully creating more value to your group and organization.

Stay passionate about your contribution and maintain a positive entrepreneurial spirit then you'll have a great year. You can really make a name for yourself throughout the company in just a year if you do it right.

Best of luck!

• Learn excel and try to become a master at it.
• Be open, take in suggestions and ask good questions
• Have a good attitude, dont be a snob
• Set up 1:1s, meet with the people you will work with, let them know your intentions are well
• Always check your work, and be prepared to offer recommendations as needed (you're part of the team too!)
• Be happy! Don't be that person who ppl hate to work with.

Just go network once you start working. Its really the driving factor in advancing your career.