My future starts here.
Welcome to my website. Through the following pages you will be able to learn more about me both on a personal level as well as an academic level. You will also find information that explores my plans for my future career and what I am hoping to achieve as I enter into the professional world of financial planning
The all Important Basics.
Samantha Baxter.
Edith Cowan University.
Bachelor of Commerce.
Double Major Accounting and Finance.
Final Semester Student in the process of looking for work.
Aspiring to work in the Financial planning field with a heavy emphasis on Superannuation and Retirement Planning, as well as a strong interest in Wealth Creation.
My skills
Explore the diverse range of skills I've developed through my studies and experiences. I am proficient in [[list of skills]]. My analytical abilities and problem-solving approach are central to my academic and professional toolkit.Discover the skills that I believe I possess and those that I am hoping to discover, learn, apply, and increase into the future.
Analytical
Throughout my coursework I have learnt many different analytical tools and processes that I believe will be useful in my future endeavors.
Communication
Communication is a cornerstone in a financial planning career both the ability to listen to people and the ability to clearly explain information to clients is essential.
Problem-solving
Financial Planning often presents planners with complex problems that require unraveling to ensure that the best possible advice is given and the most effective plan is implemented seamlessly and effectively.
Teamwork
Throughout my academic career I have had the opportunity to participate in a number of group assignments and have developed skills that help when working with active and engaged team members as well as team member that may not have placed as high an emphasis on the teamwork that was required.
Career reflection
Planning a career at the beginning on a university course and then planning at the end can look like two very different experiences and different career paths. Read my career reflection to see how I have changed over the course of my time studying at university.
Academic foundations
My academic journey has provided a solid foundation for my career in financial planning. Edith Cowan University has provided me with multiple options to learn and grow both as a person and as a professional and I feel as though I am the best equipped I can possibly be entering the workforce at the completion of my degree.
