Career Path of a Former Chief Human Resources Officer at Cloudera
Britt's career path wasn't linear; after initially pursuing psychology and finding "I hated both of those" research and counseling jobs unfulfilling, they transitioned to business and discovered human resources, progressing from administrative work to a business partner role and eventually a CHRO position. This demonstrates a willingness to adapt and find a fulfilling career path.
Career Exploration, Career Development, Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
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Britt Sellin
Retired - Former SVP of HR /CHRO
Cloudera
UC Berkeley; UCLA extension for an HR certificate post graduation from Berkeley
N/A
Psychology
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Britt initially pursued psychology but found it unfulfilling, highlighting the importance of self-discovery in career choices.
2. She transitioned to business and entered HR through administrative roles, showcasing a gradual career progression.
3. Her path led to a CHRO position, demonstrating the potential for advancement within HR.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? What internships or jobs did you have before your current role as a Senior VP?
Okay, so that's a really long list. I started thinking I was going to go into psychology. After doing some research and a job in lay counseling, I hated both of those.
I thought, "Hmm, I can't be a psychologist." So then I went into business and found the path through HR. I started off doing more administrative work.
Then I went into what's called a business partner role, though it wasn't called that back then. I slowly worked my way up and ended up in an ACHRO type role.