They Said No. We Said Yes. Christian Quandt on Finding the Right Fit and Taking the Leap

Breaking into a new industry can feel like shouting into a void—especially when you're getting ghosted by every job you apply to. But Christian Quandt didn’t let silence stop him.

Instead, he doubled down on his drive, stayed open to new paths, and found a team at Advize that saw something more: potential.

This #AdvizeGrads spotlight is for anyone who’s ever been told “no” and kept going anyway.

“You just can’t give up—someone will take a chance on you.”

Christian’s story didn’t start with a dream job offer. It started with rejection.

“I applied to so many companies in the financial industry—none of them called back. But that’s expected when your resume doesn’t show direct experience. You just can’t give up. Keep trying. Someone will take a chance on you.”

That someone was Advize.

We saw Christian’s mindset, curiosity, and work ethic. And now, he’s proving every day that taking a chance on talent—not just experience—is how real innovation starts.

Want to Learn? Ask—Then Ask Again.

If you’re new, there’s one truth Christian knows well: questions are your secret weapon.

“Just ask. Don’t be embarrassed. This is their livelihood—they want to help. Even if it’s something right in front of you, there’s nothing wrong with getting another set of eyes.”

We expect you to show up, ask smart questions, and stay engaged. Christian understood that from day one—and it’s become his superpower.

Career Paths Aren’t Straight—So Talk It Out

Navigating what’s next in your career can be overwhelming—but Christian’s learned one thing that makes it easier:

“You can’t figure it all out in a day. Talking things through with a peer or mentor can really help you get clarity. They’ll help you see both sides and guide you forward.”

Whether it’s bouncing ideas off a teammate or getting real with a manager, conversations create clarity. That’s how careers get built—one honest check-in at a time.

For Anyone Just Starting Out? Try Everything.

“Take a chance. Do an internship—even if you’re not sure it’s your thing. It’s better to try something you might not love than stay stuck doing something you hate. You might surprise yourself.”

This is the kind of advice that sticks—because it’s true in every industry: Action creates direction. Effort opens doors. You won’t know until you try.

Rejection isn’t the end—it’s redirection. And when you find a team that believes in you, that momentum becomes unstoppable.

Keep following the #AdvizeGrads series for more real talk, bold moves, and stories that prove growth isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about staying in the game.