College Experiences That Helped a Product Manager Succeed in Healthcare
Allie, a Product Manager at a Fortune 100 Healthcare Company, emphasizes the importance of undergraduate extracurricular activities that fostered "teamwork and collaboration," skills crucial for success in their collaborative professional environment. This involvement, whether through sports or clubs, provided invaluable experience in team leadership and contribution, directly impacting Allie's career trajectory.
Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership, Extracurricular Activities, Communication
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Allie Dutson
Product Manager
Fortune 100 Healthcare Company
University of Arizona. 2015
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial for success in a professional setting. College extracurricular activities offering such experiences are highly beneficial.
2. Leadership roles within teams are highly valued by employers. College involvement provides opportunities to develop these skills.
3. Actively participating in college clubs and sports is a valuable way to gain teamwork and leadership experience.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I would say being involved in extracurriculars or activities that really require teamwork and collaboration. I find that in the professional world, and at least in the careers I've had in these industries, collaboration is so huge.
Being able to be part of a team and act as a leader within a team is really important. So, I think just getting that kind of involvement, whether it's in sports, whether it's in clubs, things like that, is really important.
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