Significant Career Lesson from a Field Services Assistant at Walt Disney Studios
Bree's significant career lesson centers on the importance of "hard work, dedication, friendliness, and perseverance," outweighing even technical skills; furthermore, proactive job applications, despite initial apprehension about rejection, ultimately propelled their career trajectory.
Hard Work, Perseverance, Positive Mindset, Mental Health, Job Applications
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
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Bree Plume
Field Services Assistant
Walt Disney Studios
UCSB
N/A
English
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Hard work, dedication, friendliness, and perseverance are essential qualities that outweigh other factors in the field.
2. Prioritizing mental health and maintaining a positive mindset are crucial for career success.
3. Actively applying for numerous jobs increases the chances of landing a desired position, overcoming initial hesitation and fear of rejection.
Transcript
Q11: Significant lesson - career
What is one lesson that you have learned that is proving significant in your career?
One lesson I've learned is that hard work, dedication, friendliness, and perseverance outshine pretty much anything within my field. Being skilled and a good worker within creative fields like acting, directing, or screenwriting is important, but without those other elements, you'll give up.
What I've learned the most is that taking care of my mental health and mindset is what truly propels me forward. I was hesitant to apply for jobs initially because I didn't want to face rejection.
However, I realized that if people can't say yes to me, it's because I'm not putting myself out there. So, I applied to many jobs, and that's what led me to where I am now.