Joanna Marcinak
Degree: MSc Global Banking and
Finance
Nationality: Bulgarian
Joanna believes one main reason she has progressed
quickly in her career is the unique learning environment and
course structure of EBS London.
In the 24-year-old's own words: "EBSL turned my accumulated
prior knowledge into something more practical. It also taught me
how to challenge established positions and gave me a new,
international perspective.
"It gave me the strength of character to take on harder
challenges, the confidence to deal with new situations and the
intellectual discipline to criticise, refine and improve the things
I deliver."
It was a tough choice - slide smoothly into the City of London
or hitch her wagon to the accelerating economic engine of the new
EU states of Eastern Europe. She sounded out the best advice
available before joining Deloitte in Sofia ad eventually
securing post as a financial analyst late last year.
She's looking for a long-term future in the sector but has
not set firm goals yet, other than being pleased to be with a
leading organisation: She says "I would like to build on my softer
skills, in particular project management. Being where I am really
helps as there is a strong culture of active career management and
personal development as well as excellent training."
But, having been through EBSL, those points are
clearly ones she both values and is well acquainted
with.
