What a Business Strategy Analyst at Emirates Flight Catering wishes they had known before entering the catering industry
Aruna, a Business Strategy Analyst, wishes they had known to be "more tactical about promotions," proactively networking across teams for better career progression. Beyond this, Aruna emphasizes the importance of strong professional relationships and pursuing external certifications to complement on-the-job learning, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the industry as demonstrated by the pandemic's impact.
Career Development, Networking, Professional Development, Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges
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Aruna Narayanan
Business Strategy Analyst
Emirates Flight Catering
Heriot-Watt University, 2016
UCLA Anderson, MBA 2024
Finance
Hospitality, Restaurants & Events
Business Strategy
International Student, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. The pandemic significantly impacted the industry, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the field.
2. Strategic career planning, including proactively seeking opportunities and networking, is crucial for advancement.
3. Continuous professional development through certifications and additional education complements on-the-job learning and enhances career growth.
Transcript
What have you learned that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
The pandemic would quite literally rock the entire ship. That's obviously something that no one could have predicted.
I wish someone had told me to be more tactical about promotions. Working with multiple teams would ensure that whenever there's an opening, I'm well prepared to switch gears and take on a new role, rather than having to learn on the job.
It would be best if we could learn from observing other people. Maintaining good relationships with peers, supervisors, and other departments is also important.
I also think it's really important to undertake professional education outside of work, like certifications. It really helps in building your career because there's only so much you can learn from a job or what the company can provide. The rest is on us.