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Farshid Jahed

Farshid Jahed

Capital One

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Farshid's work combines: Technology, Business, and Problem Solving

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Day In The Life

Financial Analyst

Utilizing new tech software to generate reports and make recommendations to the lines of business.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    West Springfield High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Accounting and Business/Management

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Financial Risk Specialists:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Accounting and Business/Management

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Graduate High School and University.

  • 2.

    Internship Experiences (knowing likes and dislikes).

  • 3.

    Interviewing with multiple companies.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    You're too small to play sports. It's hard to get a job.

  • How I responded:

    I became a financial analyst. I worked hard and have confidence in myself.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Getting adjusted to both the culture and US educational system.