What A Finance Operations Owner At PowerSchool Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Finance Industry
Angela, a Functional Owner at PowerSchool, emphasizes the importance of cultivating and maintaining strong professional connections throughout one's career, stating that "making those strong professional connections early on and maintain those relationships" proved significant. This strategy, reinforced by graduate program networking opportunities and past professional relationships, ultimately led to a new job opportunity through a former manager's referral.
Networking, Professional Relationships, Career Connections, Mentorship, Job Search Strategies
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Angela Sedlukha
Functional Owner, Finance Operations
PowerSchool
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento - Master of Business Administration
Medical, Sciences & Related, Business Management & Admin
Technology
Operations and Project Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Build and maintain strong professional connections throughout your career.
2. Networking opportunities, such as those provided by graduate programs or professional organizations, can be valuable.
3. Actively maintain relationships with former colleagues and managers; they can provide unexpected career opportunities later on.
Transcript
What's one lesson you've learned that's proven significant in your career?
For me, the key is to take the time to build strong professional connections early on and maintain them throughout. This was a recurring piece of advice in my graduate program, which emphasized LinkedIn and expanding one's professional network.
Sac State, especially its MBA program, offered many opportunities to connect with alumni who were already established in their careers. These events, often held at happy hours, provided a relaxed setting for networking.
Beyond formal events, I also focused on maintaining relationships with professional contacts from my previous roles. This proved invaluable later on when my former manager from Blue Shield reached out.
She contacted me a couple of years after I left, when I was considering a career change, and mentioned a potential opportunity. It's definitely important to nurture these relationships as you advance in your career.
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