#52 Marketing Major to PWC Manager - Nicholas Kriss - Part 2

What actually moves a career forward?

In this episode, we sit down with a former student who turned a university internship into a fast-moving career inside a global professional services firm—by noticing opportunities early, asking for responsibility before it was offered, and setting clear goals long before most people do.

We talk about working full-time while still in school, navigating career uncertainty during COVID, recognizing when a role has limited growth, and using networking, communication, and risk-taking to pivot into more meaningful work. Along the way, he shares honest insights about long hours, rapid advancement, leadership without formal authority, and why rejection isn’t something to avoid—but something to learn from.

This isn’t a story about shortcuts or luck.
 It’s a conversation about mindset, initiative, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission and start paying attention.

Whether you’re a high-school student thinking about your first job, a university student unsure of your path, or an educator helping students imagine what’s possible after graduation, this episode offers a realistic, motivating look at how careers are actually built.