What A Former Cloudera Head Of HR Wishes They Had Known Before Entering Their Career
Britt, a retired SVP of HR/CHRO, learned that compensation for similar roles varies dramatically across industries; the same job in a high-paying industry "can pay twice as much," illustrating the importance of industry selection alongside job function for maximizing career earnings.
Career Development, Salary Negotiation, Industry Analysis, Compensation, Career Exploration
Advizer Information
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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
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Psychology
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. The same job title can have drastically different compensation depending on the industry. Research different industries to find the best pay for your desired role.
2. It's important to identify the type of work you enjoy and then find the industry that values it the most.
3. Consider the compensation differences between various industries when planning your career path, just as a waitress can earn more at a high-end restaurant than at a smaller establishment. Your skills are transferable; maximize your earnings potential by finding the right industry fit.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before entering the industry?
What I learned midway in my career, and I think everybody should know, is that you could have the exact same job but in a different industry, and it can pay twice as much. So, figure out what you like to do and the kind of job you want to do. Then, go find the industry that pays you the most to do it.
It doesn't necessarily make sense, but it's definitely there. You can think about it like a waitress. You could work at Howard Johnson's and make very little money, or you could work at some really fancy restaurant and make a ton. You're still doing the same stuff.