Attending a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meetings as a high school student is a highlight any future business major dreams about. For Michael Records, junior in finance from Wichita, attending these meetings were his first taste in business.
Records has been interested in Warren Buffet since his older brother introduced him to the business mogul when he was a high school junior. As a lifelong K-State fan, he found it hard not to study business here, but definitely weighed his options. After a campus visit, Records liked the people at K-State and realized how kind everyone is. That passion has rubbed off on Records, as he says, “I love it when people come up to me and ask questions because I like to help out whenever I can.”
As a business major, he has taken advantage of programs available to students. For the past two years Records has been working with his Executive Mentor, who works in San Diego. “My Executive Mentor has provided me with help in making business connections and networking with other business professionals,” said Records. “Business is about who you know and if you can make a connection with an employer and show them your character then you improve your chances in finding a job.”
During the summer of 2013, Records interned with Koch Industries in Wichita. As a procurement intern, he was tasked with increasing the efficiency of a plant, which involved decreasing inefficiencies in the ordering process. “There’s only so much you can learn in the classroom that will help you at your career,” he said. “Internships are vital in making your resume stand out to potential employers.”