Kori Comeaux, СAPP16, achieved her goals at a young age. Just four years after she graduated, she landed her dream job.
СAPPMy long-term career goal was to become a financial advisor, so IСAPPm thrilled that I was able to accept that position at 25 years old,СAPP she said. СAPPI help people plan for and achieve their long-term financial goals. This was the career I had in mind when I decided to major in finance at UL Lafayette.СAPP
KoriСAPPs career goals were the motivation behind her finance major and her decision to continue into graduate school.
СAPPI chose to attend UL Lafayette because I was confident in their business program,СAPP she said, СAPPand I knew the school provided an as well, which was always a goal of mine.СAPP
A big advantage to attending UL Lafayette for Kori was class size.
СAPPI enjoyed the smaller classes that UL Lafayette offers compared to other universities,СAPP she said. СAPPThis allowed for more interactive engagement in class.СAPP
While attending UL Lafayette, Kori learned practical skills in her major courses as well as non-major courses.
СAPPThe skills learned in the public speaking class (CMCN 310) that was in my curriculum probably helped me the most,СAPP she said. СAPPKnowing how to speak and present material confidently in front of others plays a big part in my success in my career.СAPP
While she worked toward her , Kori took advantage of an opportunity not typically available in graduate programs.
СAPPI was working full-time during graduate school СAPP as opposed to the part-time job I had during undergraduate school,СAPP she said.
Because of this, Kori was able to go from commercial credit analyst in 2015 to financial advisor in 2019 without pause. Now, as a financial advisor at Edward Jones, Kori couldnСAPPt be happier.
СAPPEdward Jones is a phenomenal company,СAPP she said. СAPPI hope to stay there for the remainder of my career.СAPP
