The CFS Podcast

Sarah Sbar, Northwestern Senior

Cristina Ciubancan (WCAS '22) talks with Sarah Sbar (WCAS '22) about her career journey in Finance so far, as well as some tips and tricks when it comes to interviewing for investment banking and general recruiting.

Johnny Trinh, DrawBridge Solutions

Johnny Trinh is pursuing a master's degree in computer science while working in environmental consulting for DrawBridge Solutions in Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern last year with degrees in math and econ. Timestamps:  Introduction and background – (0:35) Refining time management skills – (3:24) Learning from mistakes – (6:56) Celebrating success and finding the next challenge – (8:33) Balancing the future and the present – (9:49) Embracing uncertainty – (11:40) Working at small vs. large company – (13:41) Advice to current students – (15:34) Advice to freshman self – (17:18)

Aneesha Pidara, Northwestern senior

Aneesha Pidara is a senior at Northwestern, where she is studying economics and Business Institutions. Originally from Chicago, she plans to move back into the city after graduation to work in investment banking. Timestamps: Introduction and background – (0:41) Changing your academic path – (1:49) Making new connections – (6:17) Getting involved outside of career plan – (7:45) Avoiding the pitfalls of overthinking – (16:37) Giving advice to past self – (22:30) Making a distinction between career and life – (28:30) Thinking about current stage in life – (30:22)