#18 Credit Ratings: Metrics of Risk

Description:Dr. Jess Cornaggia, Alumni Professor of Finance in Penn State Smeal College of Business provides information on credit ratings which he has been researching for the last ten years. Dr. Cornaggia explains how company credit ratings can work for both large and small companies, the impact of COVID-19 on credit ratings, and how they can be used to help you in a job search.“Employees at any level that are involved in the company’s financial decision making, be it a CFO or entry level analyst, will have a part to play in managing the firm’s credit rating.” –Dr. Jess Cornaggia