Significant Career Lesson From An Attorney At Stubbs Alderton And Markiles LLP
Ani's most significant career lesson is the importance of proactive opportunity-seeking; the attorney emphasizes "creat[ing] opportunities for yourself," not passively waiting for them to appear, highlighting their involvement in programs and networking as key to career advancement.
Networking, Career Development, Job Search, Proactive Approach, Opportunity Creation
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
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Ani Petrosyan
Attorney
Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP
UCLA, 2017
Loyola Law School, juris doctor
English
Law
Legal
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Be proactive in seeking opportunities; don't wait for them to come to you.
2. Create your own luck by actively researching and pursuing opportunities.
3. Networking and volunteering can help create opportunities and build connections.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The best thing I've done for myself is to be proactive in seeking opportunities. Things don't just fall into my lap.
I think everything I've done has been because I had my eye out for something. Whether it was The Edge program, which ultimately led to a five-year job that supported me through law school, or making connections at my law school with the career development office and the deans. Participating in student-led activities also led to the Career Development Office saying, "Hey, there's a job that's going to be posted. You should apply; this looks like something you've been talking about."
So, you have to create opportunities for yourself. You have to be very active in researching different opportunities. If you want something, you have to take the reins and make it happen for yourself.
There's luck, but it's better to be active and create luck for yourself rather than wait for something to happen. I think that comes in different forms. Volunteering, working, and being courteous to people will all factor in and help you create opportunities for yourself.
Advizer Personal Links
linkedin.com/in/ani-petrosyan