I am convinced that modeling skills are essential for your future success. Let's discuss the main aspects why this is beneficial. 

Firstly, it is most often the biggest, most time-consuming tasks in a transaction Secondly, it is most often the most important task when working on a transaction. If you get it done, you are a valuable asset within your organization Fixing a modeling issue is time consuming. Replacing a model crew is a nightmare and could jeopardize the transaction. A safe pair of hands is always appreciated. Thus, superiors will always revert to people with that experience. If you learn modeling at the beginning of your career you set yourself up for a good start. People will notice and you will advance.

It is not the beginning of the 2000th anymore. Back then your progress was somewhat heavily dependent on your superior. If they dedicated time to you and had the proper education themselves, you could excel. If neither of them was true: good luck … With the emergence of the elearning that has changed. You can acquire almost any skill. But you also don't have an excuse to not go about it. However, one thing will stay the same. The quality of your skillset will still depend on the quality of your coach. Thus, choose a good one.

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