Joshua Zhang on career advice
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“I advise anyone wanting to move from a back-office to a front-office role to first crush their current job. Excelling in your current role opens opportunities and shows your value to the company.”
On , Joshua Zhang, Director of Investments at FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TR INC, spoke about career advice during From Ivy League to Investment Banking: How Josh Landed His Dream Job | Full Webinar | OfficeHours on OfficeHours.
About Joshua Zhang
Joshua Zhang, Director of Investments at Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT), participated in a September 2023 webinar hosted by OfficeHours. During the conversation, he described FCPT as a publicly traded net lease real estate investment trust (REIT) that prioritizes passive landlord ownership. He noted that the company focuses on net lease properties such as Taco Bells, gas stations, and auto repair shops, which he said generate risk-adjusted returns in a niche market. Zhang discussed his background in investment banking, stating that the experience taught him hard skills like modeling and underwriting as well as professionalism and attention to detail. He observed that the recruiting cycle for finance roles has shifted earlier, with candidates interviewing for second jobs before starting their first. Zhang advised professionals to prioritize long-term growth over short-term promotions, to protect their time for health and relationships, and to be comfortable with non-linear career paths. He also emphasized the importance of discipline and consistency in investing, comparing it to maintaining physical fitness.