SenTians A-Levels: Learning Business from industry insiders, Understanding careers through real-world experience

• Build your network

• Do a few things well

• Do what you are doing

• Managing means managing people, not teams

• Leadership requires decisiveness

These were the key tips shared by guest speaker Peter Meese with SenTia A-Levels Business students, offering insights into career mindset, future choices, and personal growth in a real business environment — lessons rarely found in textbooks yet invaluable for the long journey ahead.

With 20 years of experience at Goldman Sachs (New York, USA) — one of the world’s leading investment banks — Peter Meese brought authentic career stories about Goldman Sachs’ business model and what it is truly like to work in a high-pressure yet opportunity-rich global financial environment. Through this, SenTia students gained a clearer understanding of how an international financial institution operates, the realities of the investment banking industry, and potential career pathways in the field.

Reflecting on the session, the speaker shared his strong impression of SenTia students, noting how well-prepared they were, the depth and relevance of their questions, and how closely those questions connected to their future aspirations and the choices they are currently considering.

Though short, the session clearly reflected the educational approach of the SenTia International Dual Diploma A-Levels Programme: bridging academic knowledge with real-world experience, introducing students early to professional environments, and nurturing a global mindset. At SenTia, every lesson is designed not only to help students understand the subject but also to help them understand themselves and the paths ahead better.