The semi annual Phi Alpha Alpha event held this Tuesday evening November 19th was a great success. We had three amazing speakers, Mr. Felix Martinez, MPA '13, Director of Field Operations for the City of New York Board of Correction, Mr. Charles Barkley, MPA '13, Manager of Financial Risk at the City of New York's Comptroller's Office and Professor Dan Feldman.
They gave some great insights into how they broke into their specific fields, emphasizing the importance of never giving up, working hard and making sure you have people around you that you can look up to. They talked about future opportunities and growth within their different fields. The fields of regulation, policy making and auditing are big growing fields and great fields to break into.
They also emphasized the importance of continued education or learning. One should take any opportunity to learn, whether its from a mentor or a boss within the same company or within the same field. Going back to school for certificates and other advanced degrees are great ways of expanding ones knowledge and staying ahead in a fast growing and very competitive market.
After the panelists were done taking questions, we mingled and talked until late evening. The students that attended left with business cards and new knowledge about their fields of interests as well as a new found drive to study hard and be the best that they can be.
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