"A few years back, we hired a junior advisor on our team, and I was tasked with being his mentor. Having mentored several other thriving junior advisors before he started, I was excited about the opportunity. Within the first week of him being on the job, I overheard a colleague talking openly about his disdain for the hire of this new advisor. I decided to speak to my colleague in a private office about my concern about the new advisor's words. Having been a part of the interview process and his early mentorship, I knew he had the skills to succeed, and I reiterated that to my colleague. After agreeing to quell his criticisms of the new junior advisor, I learned that direct conversations are the best way to handle workplace conflicts. The junior advisor went on to be quite successful at the firm. It's important for me both professionally and personally to maintain open communication by being friendly yet assertive when working with my colleagues. I know that State Street is known for its positive company culture and team environment, and I think the style I've developed to effectively work with team members would align well with State Street's values."
