Significant Career Lesson from a Marketing Consultant at Alex Giedt Consulting
Alex Giedt's significant career lesson centers on embracing unexpected opportunities: "being able to look for an interesting door to open and then walk through that door," a strategy that propelled their career forward through a dozen such pivotal moments. This approach, built on strong relationships and trust, highlights the importance of adaptability and seizing unforeseen chances for growth.
Career Exploration, Networking, Overcoming Challenges, Openness to Opportunities, Relationship Building
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Alex Giedt
Marketing Consultant
Alex Giedt Consulting
UCSB
N/A
Economics
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Consulting
Took Out Loans, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Embrace unexpected opportunities: Don't fixate on a rigid career path; be open to new and interesting opportunities that arise.
2. Build strong relationships: Networking and building trust with others can lead to unexpected career advancements.
3. Step outside your comfort zone: Taking calculated risks and leaving the familiar can be highly rewarding in career growth.
Transcript
Q11: Significant lesson - career
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I think it's this: I never had a big career design. I never said, "I'm going to do this or that." If you do, then that's great, but for me, it's been about looking for an interesting door to open and then walking through it.
I was happy in my jobs, and then an opportunity came up. It sounded interesting enough that I left my comfort zone and moved into the unknown, and I never regretted doing that.
I think if you can build relationships and have people trust you, then opportunities present themselves. You just have to walk through those doors when they open. I think that's the best thing. I did that probably a dozen times.