College Experiences That Helped a Gaming Program Manager at IGT Succeed
Angela, a Program Manager at IGT, credits the University of Pennsylvania's career resources, including resume building and interview preparation, as key to success. The determination to "learn as much as possible" and a humble attitude, coupled with aggressively applying for roles despite a career change from medical to marketing, were crucial to Angela's career trajectory.
Career Exploration, Job Search Strategies, Networking, Resume Building, Interview Preparation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Angela Bae
Program Manager, North America Gaming
IGT - International Game Technology
University of Pennsylvania, 2013
UCLA EMBA, MBA earned
Psychology
Gaming
Operations and Project Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Utilize all available university resources like career counselors and resume-building workshops.
2. Attend career fairs, dress professionally, and bring resumes. Be prepared to interview.
3. Maintain an open mind to various opportunities and demonstrate determination, grit, and a willingness to learn continuously. Embrace humility.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad that set you up for success in your career?
For me, I used all the resources available to me from Penn. They had career counselors, resume building, and interview prep. I utilized everything that gave me an advantage over the competition.
Attend every career fair you can and treat them like a job interview. Dress to impress and be sure to bring copies of your resume.
Also, be open to anything, especially if you are trying to change careers. Since I was going from medical to marketing, I really had to be open to trying whatever came my way. I applied for everything and wasn't picky.
Ultimately, at this age, employers know you don't have a lot of experience. They are looking for people with the determination and grit to move forward and learn as much as possible. Never act like you know everything, even from your internship days, because there is always more to learn. Humility goes a very long way.
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