Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Chief Strategy Officers
Entry-level positions in Allison's field include "coordinator and analyst roles or community engagement roles," often involving research, data analysis, and community interaction. The most valuable aspect, however, is building relationships and a willingness to "say yes" to opportunities, opening doors to future career advancement.
Community Engagement, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Networking, Communication
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Allison Bajracharya
Chief Strategy Officer
America Achieves
Middlebury College, 2000
USC, MPP
Environmental & Related Sciences
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Business Strategy
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions such as coordinator, analyst, and community engagement roles are available.
2. These roles often involve research, data analysis, creating presentations, and community engagement.
3. Building relationships and being open to various opportunities are crucial for career advancement in this field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
There are several coordinator and analyst roles, or community engagement roles. Some require a lot of research, data analysis, and creating spreadsheets and decks. Others involve talking to communities, listening, and capturing notes.
As a college student or soon-to-be graduate, thinking about how you'll be a member of a team or an ecosystem is really important. While the day-to-day might not be exactly what you want now, the relationships and trust you build will open doors for what comes next. That's probably the most invaluable opportunity you can have.
I encourage people to be open-minded about roles that may not sound exactly like what they were hoping for. Go into that role with a willingness and desire to say yes to opportunities. This means saying yes to coffee chats or being intentional about setting them up.
It's also about getting to know people or attending meetings and events that may not align exactly with your role or how you're seeing the world. These are great opportunities to be seen, to get to know people, and to see what doors might open next.